Description

French beaded flowers: Anthurium pattern/tutorial – Level: intermediate

Student Work:

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This tutorial does not cover the techniques. For Free PDS & Videos:
· Basic Frame
· Scallop
· Cross-over Loop

Specifications:
Flowers 2 x 3 inches (5 x 7.6 cm), Leaves 2.5 X 3.5 inches (6.3 x 8.8 cm)
21 inches (53 cm) in height, 9 inches (22.8 cm) in width

PDF Only:

10 page PDF with 50 step-by-step photos

Video Only:

Video 1 (1 hour 46 mins)
Video 2 (11 mins)
Video 3 (1 hour 19 mins)
Video 4 (26 mins)

PDF & Video

10 page PDF with 50 step-by-step photos
Video 1 (1 hour 46 mins)
Video 2 (11 mins)
Video 3 (1 hour 19 mins)
Video 4 (26 mins)

Materials:

15 grams 11/0 Color A (Matte Main Color)
15 grams 11/0 Color B (Transparent Rainbow Main)
15 grams 11/0 Color C (Transparent Main)
38 grams 11/0 Color D – 11/0 Matsuno Dynamite translucent matte emerald green 22MA 11/0 RR
25 grams 11/0 Color E – 11/0 Matsuno Dynamite rainbow emerald green 22R 11/0 RR
27 grams 11/0 Color F – 11/0 Matsuno Dynamite transparent emerald green 22 11/0 RR
4 grams 11/0 Color G – 11/0 Matsuno Dynamite translucent matte yellow 5MA 11/0 RR
4 grams 11/0 Color H – 11/0 Mastsuno Dynamite opaque pastel cream 331 11/0 RR
35 feet 24 gauge Main Color Wire
55 feet 24 gauge green wire
6 feet 24 gauge gold wire
15 feet 30 gauge main color wire
15 feet 30 gauge green wire
50 feet Embroidery Floss – DMC 909 – about 2 skeins
Floral tape
(8) 16 inch (40.6 cm) lengths of stem wire – 18 gauge

Notes about this pattern

Beads, Brands, and Wire Lengths:

The units in this pattern use cut lengths of wire. Here are factors in this tutorial
that could impact wire lengths:
Beading tight or loose: I bead tightly. If you tend to bead loose, you may need to add more cut wire. I usually add a few inches in my estimates to accommodate beaders that bead loosely.

Japanese vs Czech seed beads: I used Japanese seed beads in this tutorial. If you use Czech beads, you may need to reduce the the length of wire needed. The combination of how tight you bead with the type of bead used could affect the length of cut wire you need. If you are using Japanese seed beads and tend to bead tightly, you will be fine following my length
recommendations.

If you use Japanese seed beads and bead loosely, you may need to add 5 to 10 inches (12.7 to 25 cm) more to accommodate.

If you are using Czech beads and bead tightly, you most likely will need less wire. Make the first unit following my recommendations and then make note of what you need for subsequent units.
If you are using Czech beads and bead loosely, you will most likely be fine following my wire recommendations and then adjust for subsequent units.

Stem wires: The pattern calls for 18 gauge stem wires for a slimmer stem and when combined with the other stems, the resulting stem is very sturdy. If you’re only making one Anthurium for a vase, then I suggest you use 16 gauge stem wire.

Lace-as-you-go: There is a lot of lacing in this pattern. It’s important to lace-as-you-go vs lacing after the unit has been made. Due to the size and shape, lacing tames the desired shape. It can get out of control real quick otherwise.

Free form Shading: We’ll be free form shading in this pattern. I will include some bead counts for those that need that initial structure. But after you get the hang of it, let loose and go with the flow of the beads.

Note on Scallops: When you see odd number scallops, you’ll be working on the left of the unit When you see even number scallops, you’ll be working on the right.