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 →

French beaded cherry blossoms, beaded flowers

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 →

French beaded eucalyptus pattern plus lacing tip

by BeadFloraStudio // May 26, 2020 // Comments off

Do you make French beaded flowers but find that you need some fillers for your beaded flower arrangements? Today, I will show you my beaded eucalyptus pattern. For the free French beaded eucalyptus pattern and instructions, watch the video: I’ve... 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 →

French beaded pink magnolia by Fen Li Bead Flora Studio

French beaded pink magnolias

by BeadFloraStudio // June 28, 2019 // Comments off

The French beaded pink magnolias began two years ago when I asked a friend if I could have a sample from her magnolia tree. Then last year, I got another sample from my neighbor. I finished the sample last May... Continue reading →

French beaded crocus pattern and free admission to Bead & Button show 2019

by BeadFloraStudio // May 9, 2019 // Comments off

Whow… where did the time go? It’s only been a few short months since my book was launched and I’ve been running around like mad. Note to self, do not launch a book in Winter during cold and flu season... Continue reading →

Intermediate French beaded flower basics

by BeadFloraStudio // December 17, 2017 // Comments off

Level: Intermediate Techniques: Basic Frame/Split Basic I will show you how to do more advanced techniques in making French beaded flowers! This video tutorial shows the intermediate techniques: The Split Basic. With this technique, you’ll reduce the amount of wire... Continue reading →