Lace-as-you-go method

by BeadFloraStudio // March 18, 2020 // Comments off

I’ve posted before on all of the lacing methods. And one of the things I keep hearing over and over is how some people have problems lacing petals the traditional way. Some people just can’t seem to do it. They... Continue reading →

French beaded Holly jolly earrings

by BeadFloraStudio // December 20, 2018 // Comments off

Christmas is just around the corner again and I have a quick Holly leaf earring project that is perfect for gift-giving. This is an intermediate project that requires that you already know the basic frame and also split basic techniques. ... Continue reading →

new Continuous Split Basic technique and water lily/lotus video master course

by BeadFloraStudio // August 21, 2018 // Comments off

Level: Advanced Techniques: Continuous Split Basic, Basic Frame, Ruffles, Fringe, Beaded Stem Let’s learn another new technique! I wasn’t sure if I wanted to introduce this technique or introduce it with a pdf project. My husband and children went out of their... Continue reading →

cosmo flower study: how to design French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // July 16, 2018 // Comments off

In a previous post, I talked about my design process. Today, I’m going to show you exactly how I do a flower study and translate a real flower into a French beaded flower. In this cosmo flower study, I’ll walk... Continue reading →

Heart-shaped clovers in Bead & Jewellery magazine, new technique, and projects

by BeadFloraStudio // May 23, 2018 // Comments off

Hello beadiful friends! I’m debuting my heart-shaped clovers tutorial where I’m debuting a new technique. It is currently in the #87 issue of Bead & Jewellery magazine. It is a UK based magazine so if you are in the US,... Continue reading →

French beaded apple blossoms free beginner pattern/tutorial

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

Would you like to get started with making French beaded flowers? This is one of the patterns I developed when I first started making beaded flowers. Apple blossoms! My fiancé (now hubby) were taking a walk at the park and... Continue reading →

Designing French beaded flowers – my design process

by BeadFloraStudio // February 25, 2018 // Comments off

Hello my beadiful people! Would you like to start designing French beaded flowers? I’ll go over my design process with you and how I do my design work. Many times, I’ll free design by looking at a picture or flower... Continue reading →

5 Ways to Lace your flowers for reinforcement

by BeadFloraStudio // February 3, 2018 // Comments off

Lacing in making French beaded flowers is basically sewing the rows together with wire so that the petals are reinforced and also for a neater look. Don’t be afraid to lace! It is more work but it takes your flowers... Continue reading →

How to make French beaded flowers: Continuous technique

by BeadFloraStudio // December 31, 2017 // Comments off

Level: Beginner Technique: Continuous Loops, Continuous wrap-around loop In this technique reference guide video, I’ll give you instruction on more beginner French beaded flower techniques. I’ll cover three of the continuous techniques. If you’ve been following me for any amount of... Continue reading →