Beginner mistakes – taking apart my first flower

by BeadFloraStudio // February 2, 2022 // Comments off

French beading mistakes This year marks my 20th year in making French beaded flowers. Like you, I started somewhere. My teacher was Dalene Kelly as I found a free tutorial on her website (no longer up) and made the rose... Continue reading →

DIY Lego bead spinner for French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // November 23, 2021 // Comments off

What is a bead spinner? A bead spinner is a tool that helps you get beads on wire fast for making French beaded flowers or other types of beadwork. If you would like to see how it works, check out... Continue reading →

Tip: how to get a really pointed top in French beading

by BeadFloraStudio // June 1, 2021 // Comments off

If you are newer to making French beaded flowers, then one of the most common problems you may run into is not getting as pointed a top for your leaves and petals as you’d like. In today’s video, I’ll show... Continue reading →

Bead tray organization for French beading

Bead work organization for French beading

by BeadFloraStudio // May 11, 2021 // Comments off

I work off a bead tray with just the essentials for a specific project. Here are some of the problems. You put down your tools and you don’t know where you set them down. They also take a lot of... Continue reading →

Fundamentals of French beading for beginners

by BeadFloraStudio // March 2, 2021 // Comments off

So you just discovered French beaded flowers and you’re overwhelmed with where to start. I’m going to lay it all out in today’s video so that you have the foundational knowledge of what tools and materials you need, some common... Continue reading →

Bead craft room organization

by BeadFloraStudio // January 12, 2021 // Comments off

It’s January and everyone, including me, is in an organizational mood! In today’s video, I will give you a quick studio tour along with how I organize my bead craft room/studio. Tip #1: Use a pegboard Do you have a... Continue reading →

Beginner tips on how to be more successful at making French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // June 16, 2020 // Comments off

Beginner tips on how to be more successful at making French beaded flowers So you’ve decided that you are finally taking the plunge to make French beaded flowers! And you’ve watched my videos on what beads and wire to use... Continue reading →