How to get started with French beaded flowers (French beading)

by BeadFloraStudio // May 29, 2022 // Comments off

What are French beaded flowers? French beaded flowers, also known as French beading, are flowers made from stringing beads on wire and then shaping them into the various units (petals, sepals, stamens, petals, etc) and then assembling the units into... Continue reading →

2 quick DIY bead spinners for making French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // February 9, 2022 // Comments off

Quick DIY bead spinners I’ve put together 2 quick DIY bead spinners that take about 5 minutes to put together with simple materials you can source easily. You probably already have the materials lying around at home or you may... Continue reading →

how to string beads on wire

by BeadFloraStudio // March 31, 2020 // Comments off

I made a video on how to string beads on wire many years ago. I made an updated video with with more tips on how to string beads onto wire and a bonus idea. I also partnered with Lauren Harpster... Continue reading →

What wires to use for making French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // March 25, 2020 // Comments off

One of the common questions I get is what wire to use for making French beaded flowers. I recommend using copper-core wire. Most petals and leaves are made with 24 g wire. So when you are ordering wires, this is... Continue reading →

What seed beads to use for making beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // March 18, 2018 // Comments off

I often get asked what type and beads to use for making French beaded flowers. So instead of replying individually, I will break down in this post. We’ll go over the different types of beads, where to get them, and... Continue reading →