Beginner tips on how to be more successful at making French beaded flowers

by BeadFloraStudio // June 16, 2020 // No Comments

So you’ve decided that you are finally taking the plunge to make French beaded flowers! And you’ve watched my videos on what beads and wire to use and how to string beads. Now what? Before you get started, I want... Continue reading →

French beaded flowers Bead-a-long

by BeadFloraStudio // June 9, 2020 // No Comments

Last year was an exceptionally crazy year as my book was published, teaching at the Bead & Button show and among other things, I didn’t do a proper bead-a-long. There was a small one on the French beaded flowers facebook... Continue reading →

10 ideas for a French beaded wedding

by BeadFloraStudio // June 6, 2020 // No Comments

Do you want to incorporate French beaded flowers into your bridal bouquet or make other French beaded flower accessories for your big day but you don’t have the time to plan a wedding and make all the beaded flowers? Today,... Continue reading →

French beaded eucalyptus pattern plus lacing tip

by BeadFloraStudio // May 26, 2020 // 3 Comments

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 →

French beaded small sunflowers part 2

by BeadFloraStudio // April 21, 2020 // No Comments

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

French beaded rose brooch pin – video

by BeadFloraStudio // April 7, 2020 // No Comments

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 // No Comments

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 // No Comments

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 // No Comments

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 →

replay of presentation of French beaded flowers at Loose Bead Society

by BeadFloraStudio // November 18, 2019 // No Comments

I mentioned awhile back that I did a presentation at the Loose Bead Society on August 19th at the New Berlin Public Library. There were some technical difficulties with their computer and projector so the slides didn’t show as they... Continue reading →

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