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 →

Cupcake bead spinner – spinsational bracelet maker

by BeadFloraStudio // May 18, 2021 // Comments off

When I found out about the Spinsational bead spinner, I just had to have it. It’s a bracelet set, but it comes with a whimsical cupcake bead spinner. I decided to give it a try. It was less than 20.00... Continue reading →

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 →

How to: French beaded flowers, miniature lilies

by BeadFloraStudio // April 13, 2021 // Comments off

In the next several weeks, I will be sharing with you how to make this French beaded miniature lilies arrangement. It’s another instant gratification type of project. I love the concept of making simple and quick beaded flowers but you... Continue reading →

how to: French beaded rosebud arrangement

by BeadFloraStudio // April 6, 2021 // Comments off

Today, I’m going to show you how to make a French beaded miniature rosebud arrangement. It’s a quick and satisfying project. In the video, I will show you the French beading pattern and instructions on making the beaded rosebud arrangement.... Continue reading →

Technique: turning spare French beading units into jewelry

by BeadFloraStudio // March 31, 2021 // Comments off

When I make French beaded flower jewelry, I usually make all the “units” on one continuous wire so that it can be easily converted into jewelry. There are certain techniques that can not be easily made on one continuous wire... Continue reading →

French beaded flowers beaded 4 leaf clover / shamrock pendant video

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

French beaded flowers: beaded 4 leaf clover/shamrock pattern – Level: intermediate French beaded flowers: 4 leaf clover pendant I have more fun French beaded flowers technique projects for you! I released some beaded leaf clovers/shamrocks a few years back that... 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 →