Bead and Button show new dates

by BeadFloraStudio // May 12, 2020 // Comments off

Due to the pandemic, the Bead and Button show has now been moved to August instead of June. My intro to French beaded flowers class for these French beaded wild pink flowers is now on August 24th, 2020. Continue reading →

French beaded small sunflowers part 4

by BeadFloraStudio // May 5, 2020 // Comments off

We are finally at the final part here! Here’s a review of what we did this past few weeks. Part 1: The design process  Part 2: Petals Part 3: Sepals and in today’s final lesson, Part 4:  The centers, leaves,... Continue reading →

French beaded small sunflowers part 3

by BeadFloraStudio // April 28, 2020 // Comments off

Learn how to make French beaded small sunflowers with designer and author Fen Li of Bead Flora Studio Continue reading →

French beaded small sunflowers part 2

by BeadFloraStudio // April 21, 2020 // Comments off

How to make french beaded small sunflowers with designer and author Fen Li. Continue reading →

French beaded small sunflowers part I

by BeadFloraStudio // April 14, 2020 // Comments off

In this 3 part series, I will be showing you how to make these small French beaded sunflowers. In the first video, I will go over the design process along with showing you the different techniques that can be used... Continue reading →

French beaded rose brooch pin – video

by BeadFloraStudio // April 7, 2020 // Comments off

I introduced some very exciting projects and techniques in my book, “Bead Flora: the Revival of French beaded flowers.” One of the projects is this beaded rose brooch. I use continuous techniques so that the whole flower is made on... 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 →

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 →

Bead & Button intro to French beaded flower class

by BeadFloraStudio // January 7, 2020 // Comments off

Hello friends! Oh did I tell you? I’ll be back at the Bead & Button show this year. I’m so happy they brought me back. As a new instructor, I was pretty nervous. Sign up begins today! B200377 Instructor: Fen Li... Continue reading →