Description

French beaded poinsettia brooch pin/pendant –

Level: Advanced

This is an advanced pattern using a combination of a one-wire construction technique along with a variation of my continuous basic frame technique. Alternate design instructions are available if you would like to convert this brooch into a brooch/pendant combo so that it can be used as a brooch or a pendant.

Who this pattern is for:

• If you already have experience with making French beaded flowers and know the Continuous Loops and Basic Frame technique.

What you will learn in this pattern/tutorial:

• One-wire construction – learn how to make a flower all on one wire
• Learn how to make “basic frame” petals all one one wire

This continuous basic technique used in this pattern is a variation of the continuous split basic technique. To familiarize yourself with the technique, you can find it <<HERE >> — it’s a pdf and video demo of the technique.

Bonus! I demo’ed the project in the French Beaded Flowers facebook group in a facebook live. The video is no longer available in the group. However, you can view it as a complimentary bonus for purchasing this pattern. There are many tips and tricks that are discussed that is not in the pattern.

Materials Needed: 

• 10 grams 11/0 red beads
• <1 gram 11/0 yellow beads
• < 1 gram 11/0 green beads
• 24-gauge red copper-core wire
• brooch pin backing
• fabric or felt

Techniques:

• Continuous Basic Frame
• Continuous Loops

Tools:

• Wire cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Bead spinner
• Scissors
• Hot glue