video tutorial: 4 leaf clover / shamrock pendant

by BeadFloraStudio // March 9, 2021 // Comments off

I released some French beaded four leaf clover projects/shamrock a few years back that included a pendant, ring, brooch, hair pins, earrings, and a brooch pin. They all use the same basic design but I teach you the various nuanced... 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 →

The only lacing method you need

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

If you make French beaded flowers, then you probably have a love/hate relationship with lacing. It’s not the most fun thing to do but it’s necessary to make your flowers look nice. I started advising people to use this modified... Continue reading →

French beaded cherry blossoms March 2021 bead-along

by BeadFloraStudio // February 16, 2021 // Comments off

If you’ve always wanted to make bead and wire flowers, then this is the perfect time to start while learning with other beginners like you. I will be running a month-long bead-along inside the Seed Beads and more facebook group... Continue reading →

February bead-along w me – French beaded chamomile

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

For the month of February, I will be running lessons for this French beaded chamomile in the Learn how to make French beaded flowers facebook group. There is no fee to join. There will be two pdf/video lessons each week... Continue reading →

French beaded rosebud stackable rings

by BeadFloraStudio // January 26, 2021 // Comments off

Last week, I showed you how to make French beaded rosebud earrings. It was going to be just an one-off jewelry project but then I had the idea to turn it into rings. But not just a simple ring…but stackable... Continue reading →

French beaded rosebud earrings

by BeadFloraStudio // January 19, 2021 // Comments off

It’s Valentine’s day soon and today, I will show you how to make French beaded rosebud earrings. The techniques I am using for these earrings include French beading and traditional jewelry wire wrapping techniques. It is an intermediate project as... 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 →

Four Seasons French beaded earrings (video pattern tutorial)

by BeadFloraStudio // January 5, 2021 // Comments off

If you’re used to making French beaded flowers, and always wanted to make jewelry, here is a design for you.  I’ll be showing you a French beaded earring design that will will use up your extra bits of beads and... Continue reading →

A year in review 2020 (what’s new in 2021 in French beading)

by BeadFloraStudio // January 3, 2021 // Comments off

Good bye 2020! And what’s new in 2021? I decided to do an impromptu video on how the beading scene has been affected with the pandemic and what’s new in French beading in 2021. In short: The Bead & Button... Continue reading →