The Complete Collection of Bead Flowers

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©2011 Dalene Kelly

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Table of Contents Introduction 3

Miniatures 152

Materials and Supplies 4

Mum, Spider 156 General Instructions 7

Napkin Ring 158

Bead Spinner 16

Orchid, Cattleya 160 Flower Patterns;

Orchid, Cymbidium 163

Acorn 18

Orchid, Dendrobium 167 Amyrillis 20

Orchid, Ghost 169

Apple Blossom 23

Orchid, Lady Slipper 172 Bee 26

Orchid, Phaleanopsis (Moth) 175

Bird of Paradise 28

Pansy 181 Bleeding Heart 31

Passion Flower 182

Bonsai 34

Peony 186 Bougainvillea 36

Pickle Ornament 189

Bridal Bouquet 38

Pinecone and Branch 190 Bridal Veil 45

Plumeria 192

Bromeliad 47

Pointsettia 194 Butterfly, Swallowtail 50

Poppy, Oriental 196

Cactus, Christmas 54

Protea 200 Cactus, Flowering 57

Queen Anne's Lace 203

Carnation 59

Rose Floribunda 205 Columbine 62

Rose Hair Barette 207

Coral Bean 65

Rose, Sweetheart 209 Crocus 68

Sanseveria 212

Cyclamen 70

Shamrock 214 Daffodil 73

Snail Vine 215

Daisy 75

Snapdragon 219 Dranonfly 78

Spiderwort 221

Dutchman's Breeches 80

Sunflower, Large 223 Eucalyptus 82

Sunflower, Small 226

Fireweed 83

Texas Bluebinnet 229 Flax 86

Thistle, Mexican 233

Freesia 89

Trillium 235 Fuschia 92

Trumpet Vine 237

Gardenia 95

Tulip Poplar 240 Geranium 97

Tulip, Garden 244

Gladiola 101

Tulip, Lily Flowering 246 Grain 105

Violet, African 248

Hibiscus 107

Violet, Sweet 250 Holiday Pin 109

Swarovski® Crystal Flowers; Using Crystals 252

Hummingbird 111

Crystal Anemone 253 Hyacynth 115

Crystal Asters 255

Hydrangea 117

Crystal Bird of Paradise 257 Hypoestes (Polka Dot Plant) 119

Crystal Clematis 260

Iris 121

Crystal Gladiola 262 Ivy 123

Crystal Magnolia 264

Liatris 125

Crystal Marigold 267 Lilac 127

Crystal Orchid Spray 269

Lily of the Valley 130

Crystal Poppy 271 Lily, Aztec 132

Crystal Tulip 273

Lily, Calla 135

What is the "Victorian style? 275 Lily, Harvest 137

An Introduction to Ganutell 276

Lily, Spider 140

Ganutell Fantasy Flower 279 Lily, Tiger (or Easter) 142

Ganutell Iris 281

Lollipop 145

Ganutell Teardrop 283 Lotus 149

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Introduction to the “French” technique The technique is referred to as French Beading or creating flowers using the “French” technique. It’s commonly recognized that French and other European peasants created this art when they collected discarded glass beads and used them to create arrangements and flowered memorial wreaths. Although it’s listed along with other beading techniques, French Beading is more like sculpting than sewing. The beads are first strung onto a spool of wire. The wire is then bent and twisted into the flower shapes. Therefore, even with a pattern, the French-Bead artist has to have some knowledge of flowers. It is up to you to assemble them in the right direction. What is the RIGHT direction? The next time you receive one of those beautifully photographed seed catalogs, file it with your beading supplies. No pattern or explanation can compare to a photo or the live plant. Since most companies are trying to sell the exquisite blooms, the catalogs are excellent references for beading. When French Beading, some patterns are quite lifelike while others are created, in a manner that merely suggests reality. In most cases, large flowers are beaded to depict more detail than the smaller varieties. As you begin accumulating a pile of flower parts, it’s easy to forget exactly what you are creating. Therefore, this simple diagram of common names (fig. 1) can be used as a quick reference. If a pattern doesn’t have all these parts, don’t panic. This is an art, not a science. After all, a rose is a rose, is a rose.

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Materials, Tools, and Supplies

Beads Finish - Begin by choosing only glass seed beads that appear uniform in size and shape. They can be found in transparent, opaque (shiny, silk, or matte), pearl (painted), and lined finishes. Although the first three are used interchangeably, lined beads can produce some special problems. The lining materials in these beads can deteriorate over a period of time. Sunshine, cleaning products and sometimes even the act of stringing the beads can ruin the color. Shape - Round seed beads are the beads of choice. However, particularly on very large flowers, cut seed beads can produce a very elegant effect. Size - To produce the flowers in this book, the recommended size is 11/0. However, any size will work. Quantities - All of the quantities given are estimates. It’s usually safest to buy extra, as some will inevitably end up escaping to the floor. Seed beads are available either loose or strung. For ease and speed, you will probably be much happier finding a supplier that carries strung heads (Czech). If you can’t find them locally, many are available on the Internet. However, loose heads can also be used easily if you invest a little more money and purchase a bead spinner (or stringer). The quantities for the patterns in this book are based on these approximate figures: • 16 - 17 beads per inch • 18” per strand • 12 strands per hank • 20 - 24 hanks per kilo (2.2 lbs)

Wire (check out www.parawire.com) Finish - Artistic wires, which are usually electroplated copper work extremely well. Wire is metal, and metal rusts, therefore, my first choice is always an electroplated, coated or painted wire. A wide range of colors, as well as gold and silver, can be found in the jewelry and bead departments of your local craft store. For a more economical source of green, black, and white, check out the paddle wire in the floral and bridal departments. I 30- gauge floral paddle wire is wonderful for assembly. It’s cheap, and it won’t show once the flower is taped.

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Sizes - 24 gauge wire for most flower parts. However, depending on your strength, and the holes in your beads, choose the gauge that works best for you. 22-gauge wire for stiffness on long spear-shaped leaves 30 gauge wires for assembly and lacing. If you have trouble handling the wire, experiment with different sizes and materials. The ultimate decision on wire is up to your personal preference. Stem wire is available in pre-cut painted lengths in the floral department. Listed here are suggested sizes: Small flowers—18-gauge Medium to large flowers—14- to 16-gauge Large or un-balanced flowers (like orchid plants)—1/8” round rod stock, threaded rod stock, cut up coat hangers, or any really stiff wire or rod

Floral Tape In the floral department, look for regular, wax- coated paper tape. When your flower is completed, smoothly wrap the entire stem with floral tape, and then rub the stern to seal the wax on the tape. This will provide a waterproof seal.

Wire cutters Choose comfortable-to-use, sharp, hobby or jewelry front-cutters. Side-cutters are more difficult to handle.

Pliers Flat, long-nosed pliers, needle-nosed pliers and nylon-jawed pliers

Scissors - Small, sharp, and comfortable to use.

Hem gauge or ruler - The hem gauge is preferred because it can be set to the size needed, thereby insuring that all of the petals are uniform.

Divided or flat lunch tray (optional) - Lay or glue felt inside the sections. It makes a wonderful work area, and it keeps your loose beads off the floor.

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Hemostats - These are available in medical, hardware, or sporting goods (hook removers) stores. In my opinion, this is your most important tool.

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General Instructions

1. Begin by transferring your beads onto the spool of wire. If using strung heads, hold the string taut and slide the wire through several inches at a time. If using loose beads, “spear” them onto the wire one at a time, or use a bead spinner (available in most bead stores or make your own). Put enough beads on the wire to complete the entire petal or leaf. It can be very difficult to make up for a shortage of beads, so err on the side of excess. 2. Determine (from the pattern) the size of your “basic’ beaded row. Count (or measure) the required amount of seed beads; slide them toward the tip, leaving several inches of bare wire. Hold the beads in place by pinching the wire below them. Wrap the wire loosely around your hand, forming the “basic loop.” Bring the wire up under the beads, and twist several times (fig. 2). If you have trouble keeping your basic row on the wire, try bending the tip of the wire into a tight loop before beginning. (You will now be wrapping beads up one side and down the other side of the first basic row.) 3. Keep your basic wire straight at all times! Push some beads forward and bring the beaded wire to the top of the basic row. Cross OVER then UNDER the basic wire; Pull the wire tight (fig. 3). Follow the same procedure, going down the other side. Rows are counted straight across the center, so you have completed three rows (fig.4). 4. Proceed in the same manner, until you have the desired number of rows.

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To form a rounded petal: Keep the wire very close and straight across the top of the previous row, when crossing the basic wire. To form a pointed petal: Cross the basic wire at a 45° angle, leaving a very slight space before your over and under wrap. To make even more of a point: Add an extra bead to the top of your basic wire, between the rows (fig. 5). This is not mentioned in most patterns, but it can be used to accomplish the desired effect. Long, narrow, pointed leaves and petals are especially enhanced by the use of extra beads. 5. To end the flower, check the pattern to determine the number of wires you should have remaining. Use one of the methods below to cut the wire from the spool. The bulkiness of the wires during construction and the support needed for each petal will determine how you should cut the piece from the spool. The more wires you leave, the stiffer it will be.

6. Cut the top section of the basic wire to a 1/4” length. Bend it into a curl and fold it down tightly against the back of the petal. (fig. 9).

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7. Twist the bottom wires with hemostats or locking pliers. When twisting wires, grab the wire tips with the locking hemostats, hold the flower part in one hand, and put the middle finger of your other hand through one of the handle loops. Pull tight, rotating your wrist. The result is a smooth, even stem that will not fall apart later. CAUTION! Twist only until smooth and even (fig. 10). If you get carried away, you’ll lose your stem! 8. On long or wide pieces, it’s necessary to Lace the rows together in order to get a smooth and neat appearance.

Lacing 1. Beginning in the center of the back of the piece, use an over-and-under motion to weave the wire to the outside edge. Then turn (running stitch), and use the same stitch to weave back across to the far edge. Turn, and weave back to the center. Pull the ends together, twist, and cut (fig. 11). 2. Beginning at the edge of the back, twist the loose end of the wire around the outside row of beads. Working on the back side, use a backstitch to work across to the far edge. Twist the end around the last row again to secure and trim (fig. 11).

Stem Stiffening Method 1 For long, slender leaves that are meant to stand up straight, incorporate an additional stem wire into the construction. After you measure your basic row of beads, hold the extra, light-gauge stem wire against the back of the beads. On each round, wrap the bead wire around both the extra and the basic wires. When the leaf is finished, trim and twist the extra wire right along with the basic wire (fig. 12). Method 2 For large, round leaves that just need support at the base, add only enough wire to thicken the short, twisted stem. After the leaf is completed, but before you twist the stem wire, cut a piece of wire that is twice as long as the distance from the bottom of the basic wire to the top of the lower wrapped area. Fold the cut piece of wire in half. From the right side of the leaf, insert one end of the folded

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wire, at the bottom, between rows 1 and 2. Insert the other end, at the bottom, between rows 1 and 3. Lightly twist the entire length of the cut wire. Then, combine the twisted wire with the stem wires and twist again (fig. 13).

Taping Floral tape is usually found in 1/2’ widths. Use as is or, for ease in handling when working on small pieces, remove a length of tape, cut it in half lengthwise, and use the 1/4” tape for taping small stems and leaves. Lightly stretch the tape to activate the wax. Hold the tip against the bloom end of the wire; twirl the wire between your fingers as you move the tape downward. This will create a tight, smooth spiral. Once the entire area is covered, tear off the tape. Then pinch, smooth, and rub the stem so that the tape edges fuse together (fig. 14).

Flossing Sterns This is done just like, but over the top of, your tape. The most elegant type of floss to use is untwisted silk. Because this is somewhat expensive and hard to find, feel free to experiment with a range of different materials.

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Beading Stems This is most impressive on large flowers and branches. Make sure to tape the stem first, and then string at least five feet of beads. Do the buds and small branches first. Allowing about 2” of bare wire to trail down the stem, hold the bare end of the wire tight against the bottom of the bud. Wrap tightly twice around the stem. Slide the beads forward on the wire, and hold them tightly in place while wrapping them around and down the stem just like taping. (I keep my other thumbnail tight against the previously wound row. Then, as I wrap the next time around, the new row actually pushes my thumbnail down the stem.) When you get to a leaf, pull the leaf downward, and bead tight into the crevice. Pull the leaf back up and bead around until you meet the leaf again. At this time, let the beads slide back, and wrap the bare wire once around the base of the leaf. Push the beads back up the wire, and continue to wrap the beads down to the point where the stems (branches) meet. End here by wrapping the bare wire several times around the stem, as close to the beads as possible. Spiral the bare wire down a few inches before cutting. Do the same thing to the rest of the small stems and branches. Then, after wiring the branches together, proceed in the same manner to do the large flower stems. Here are two tips to help the process along: 1) If you have enough room, start your wrapping by putting the first row of heads between the petals and the sepals. Wrap the bare wire around each sepal, just as you did the leaf on the bud stem. 2) DON’T cut the wire when you reach the joints. Wrap the bare wire once around each joint and continue downward. Stop beading at least 1"- 3" from the bottom and end as before. Cut the wire, and cover all exposed ends with floral tape.

Other Commonly Used Techniques Continuous Loops Without a basic wire, form a loop of beads in the desired length, cross the wires, and give them one full, 360 degree twist. Beginning at the base of the loop just completed, repeat the process for the desired number of loops (fig. 15) NOTE – Always twist the loops in the same direction!

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Continuous Double Loops Use the same technique as the Continuous Loops to form the first loop. Then wrap the beads around the outside of the loop a second time. Wrap the wire once around the bottom and move on to the next loop (fig. 16). Do not try to twist again.

Continuous Crossover Loops Beginning with the Continuous Loop technique make the loop, twist to secure, and then head up the front of the loop and down the back. Twist, and move on to the next loop. This makes a 4-row crossover loop. For the 3-row crossover, head up the front and leave bare wire down the back. Twist and move on to the next loop (fig. 17)

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Beehive (Cup) This technique is accomplished by bending the basic wire, the basic loop, or both, backwards at a set angle, while continuing to add rows. A slight bend of both wires will form a type of raised-button shape, similar to the center of a daisy. A sharp bend of one wire will create a tapered cup (snapdragon petal). A sharp bend of both basics will create a thimble shape (coneflower center). See illustration for side views (fig. 19). Weaving or Basket Bottom This technique looks just as it sounds. However, you don’t actually weave over and under the wires. Instead, every time you come to one of the spread wires (spokes), you wrap the wire around it, as if it were the basic wire. Cut a determined number of wires. Hold them together in a bundle, and wrap the bare end of the beaded wire twice, tightly around the centers. Spread the wires open, like the spokes of a wheel, and bead around the center. (Some patterns will tell you how many beads to put between the spokes, others will not.) These are counted as rounds, instead of rows (fig. 20).

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Typical Assembly A. Use light-gauge wire to secure the pistil and stamens in place. B. & C. Add the petals either one at a time or in groups. Wire them in place. D. Position and wire the sepals in place. E. Trim the wires to different lengths so the stem will have a smooth appearance. F. Position the leaf at the desired level. Wire it in place. G. Tape over the exposed construction wire.

Hints and Tips How should I clean my French-Beaded flowers? If you are not sure whether or not the beads have a lined or dyed finish applied to them, the safest way to clean your flowers is to simply run them under hot water. If you are sure that they are “color safe,” a mild spray cleaner can also be used. The most important thing is to make sure that they are dried thoroughly! On hot sunny days, set them in the sun for an hour or two. On cool days, place them in the oven on the COOLEST setting for several hours, or use a hair dryer to blow them dry.

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What kind of container should I use to display my flowers? French-Beaded flowers are very heavy! Everyone who lifts one for the first time is amazed by the weight. This can create some unique problems when trying to assemble a bouquet. In other words, don’t place a bouquet in Grandma’s antique, bone china vase and walk away. It will, most likely, come crashing down. Make sure that you choose containers that are extremely stable and have rather broad, flat bottoms. It’s often necessary to have enough room to also add some material to the vase for added weight. A display that continually "crashes to the floor" is not only nerve wracking, but will end up all bent and twisted. How do I add extra weight to my vase? There are many ways to add extra weight to a favorite vase or container. One way is to fill your containers with marbles, stones, or BBs. Although rather messy, floral clay can also add enough extra weight to hold the flowers. If the bouquet is to stay in the vase “forever,” floral clay can even be melted (gently) and poured in after the bouquet is complete. In most cases, floral foam will NOT work. The flowers are just too top heavy to remain secure in Styrofoam®. If all else fails, make your own pot. Tape over the drainage hole, and fill a clay pot with wet plaster of Paris. Leave enough empty room at the top to later add camouflage. Lightly wrap a piece of paper around a flower stem several times, and tape it. Push it all the way down into the pot. Then, pull out the stem, leaving the paper behind. Once the plaster becomes firm, twist the paper and pull it out. If some remains, use tweezers or hemostats to reach in and pull it out. Using the same plaster method, you can cut lengths of plastic drinking straws, tape the ends, and insert them into the plaster. Add a couple extra to each pot, for future use. Once the plaster hardens, cut the straws off even with the surface. Disguise the plaster by covering its surface with moss or shredded bark. Can I add scent to my French-Beaded flowers? To give your flowers that extra touch of reality scented oils can he added to the pot. However, NEVER put scented oils on your beads! The ingredients can discolor the beads! How do I keep the dogs and kids from knocking over my half finished projects? Check out second-hand sources for a small computer cart on wheels. Not only will you have several shelves for your supplies, but the keyboard shelf is just the right size for your beading tray.

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Quick & Easy Bead Spinner

BASE

1. Carefully mark the center of the lid. (Look for mold marks) 2. Place the lid on a magazine or other padded surface. 3. Using the point of a single blade of the scissors, press down on the center of the lid while

spinning the plastic. This should cut a hole without cracking the lid. 4. Pick up the lid and scissors. Carefully continue to gently push on the scissors, while spinning

the lid until you get a hole slightly smaller than your bold. 5. Push the bolt up through the inside of the lid. 6. Place it on a firm surface and push down until the edge of the lid, as well as the head of the

bolt, are both resting on the table top. 7. Place the wash on the bolt and trim away any plastic that may be keeping the wash from

sitting level. (Manicure scissors or clippers work great!)

Optional Glue

washer

Materials Needed (shown)

1, 8 oz. Plastic Food Container w/ Lid (8 oz Ziplock, Snap’n Seal®) 1, 5 inch piece of Tubing (3/8 inch ID plastic pipe) 1, 5 inch Bolt (the largest that will turn freely in the tubing) (5/16 inch Hex Head Shoulder Screw) 1, Metal Washer (1/4 inch metal washer) Glue (optional) (Hot Glue)

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8. (Optional) On the underside, use a generous dollop of hot glue to secure the bolt to the lid. SPINNER

1. Carefully mark the center of the bowl. (Look for mold marks) 2. Use the same technique to cut a small hole in the bottom of the bowl. 3. Continue to enlarge the hole but this time, check the hole size often to make sure that you

have a real good fit for your tubing. 4. Place the tubing in the hole with less than ¼ inch extending out the bottom. 5. (Optional) On the underside, use a small amount of hot glue to secure the bolt to the lid.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1. Fill the bowl, no more than a quarter, full of beads. 2. Create a smooth hook in the end of your beading wire. 3. Using your left (non dominant) hand, spin the top post. Keep it spinning!! 4. Lower the hook into the spinning beads. 5. The beads will automatically begin climbing the wire.

NOTE: 1. Do not get discouraged if it doesn’t immediately work. 2. Adjust the shape of your hook and remember to keep the bowl spinning constantly. 3. The faster you spin, the better it works. 4. HOWEVER, the faster you spin, the more beads will fly out. Try working on a felt covered

tray.

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ACORN Make 1 (gold) 1 bead basic, 17 rows

a. After completing row 3, bend the top basic wire and bottom basic loop, backwards about 85 degrees. b. Continue beading, keeping the acorn on the tip of one finger, to create a slightly widening “thimble” shape. c. When complete, do not cut the top basic. d. Bring the top basic wire and the bottom loop across the top of the opening. Where they meet, twist the wires together.

CAP Make 1 (brown) 1 bead basic, 15 rows

a. After completing row 9, bend the top basic wire and bottom basic loop, backwards 90 degrees. b. Continue beading, keeping the wires at a 90 degree angle. Test the size occasionally to make sure the cap will fit over the outside of the acorn. c. When complete, do not cut the top basic wire; reduce the bottom to 1 wire and twist. d. Bring both wires down and across the inside bottom of the opening. e. Thread both wires up through the top, on either side of the single center bead.

Acorn 1+ strand of gold or tan, 11/0 seed beads 1+ strand of brown, 11/0 seed beads 24 or 26 gauge gold beading wire 1/2” brown or black floral tape

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ASSEMBLY 1.Thread the stem of the acorn through the center of the cap, twist the wires and tape.

(NOTE; The leaf pictured is a 1 bead basic, 26 rows. Begin pinching “shoulders” into the rows after

row 9. Lace in, or close to, the shoulders)

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* Since this is such a large flower and techniques vary between individual beaders, I suggest having extra materials, at hand. In other words, buy extra! Small Petals (red) Make 12 (pointed top, pointed bottom) 16 bead basic, 27 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace each petal twice. Large Petals (red) Make 12 (pointed top, pointed bottom) 24 bead basic, 35 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace each petal twice. Stamens Make 24

a. Cut an 8 inch piece of 30 gauge red wire. b. Place 4 gold bugle beads in the center and make 2, 2 beads loops. c. Hold the two wires together and string on 16 red bugle beads. d. Once you have completed 2 stamens, twist the bottom wires together, to hold the beads in

place. Pistil

Amaryllis Materials Needed * 14 hanks of 11/0 red, white or pink seed beads 5 hanks of 11/0 green seed beads 96, #3 gold bugle beads 448, #3 red bugle beads 4, 4mm clear or white beads 4 11/0 clear seed beads 24 gauge red beading wire 24 gauge green beading wire 30 gauge green lacing and assembly wire 30 gauge red lacing wire 4, 20 gauge, green covered stem wires 4, 1/8 x 24 inch pieces of rod stock (welding or threaded) ½ inch green floral tape 1, 4 inch Styrofoam egg (optional) Brown craft paint or beads (optional)

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Make 4 a. Cut an 8 inch piece of 30 gauge red wire. b. Place 1 clear seed bead in the center of the wire and fold the wire in half. c. Holding the ends together, string 1, 4mm bead and 16 red bugle beads on to the wires. d. Twist the bottom wires of the pistil with the wires of 6 stamens, to make 4 groups.

Leaves (green) Make 4 (slightly pointed top, round bottom) 8 inch basic, 14 rows

a. Instead of a bead basic, a covered stem wire will substitute for your first “basic row” of beads. b. Secure your green bead wire 10 inches from the top of the covered stem wire. b. Using 8 inches of beads for the first row, complete 14 rows. c. Secure the bead wire, then trim and bend the covered tem wire as if it were a top basic wire. d. Lace each leaf at the ¼, ½, and ¾ length positions.

Assembly WARNING – This is a very large and heavy flower. It may require an extra person, during the assembly process, to help hold and balance the weight.

1. Lightly tape a piece of 1/8 inch rod stock.

2. Using 30 gauge assembly wires, attach one of the stamen groups to the end of this stem.

3. Tightly secure 3, evenly spaced, small petals directly below the base of the stamen group.

4. Secure the 3 large petals directly below and between the small petals.

5. Use floral tape to cover the assembly area.

6. Two inches from the bloom, use pliers to bend the stem at an 80 to 90 degree angle.

7. String the remaining green beads.

8. Secure the beaded wire directly below the blossom.

9. Squeezing the base of the bloom into a tight cone, begin beading the stem by applying the

first 3 wraps to the base of the flower. Continue down to the bend in the stem.

10. End and secure the bead wire with floral tape.

11. Repeat for the remaining 3 flowers.

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12. Holding all 4 flowers together, use assembly wire to tightly wire the stems together for the

entire length.

13. Use floral tape to cover the entire stalk.

14. Beginning at the bend, bead the stalk for another 16 inches.

15. End and secure the bead wire with floral tape.

16. Position 2 leaves on either side of the stalk, matching the bases of the leaves to the bottom of

the beaded area.

17. Use assembly wire and floral tape to secure the leaves.

Optional

18. Assuming the pointed end is the top, cut an inch off the bottom of the Styrofoam egg.

19. Use a pencil to poke a hole down through the center top.

20. Push your stalk down through the hole. Put several drops of glue at the base of the beads and

jam it down in to the egg.

21. Use craft paint or glue beads on the egg to simulate a flower bulb.

Note – This flower obviously needs a very secure and heavy base. The one shown is “planted” in

a 7x9x4 inch deep holiday basket filled with plaster.

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FLOWERS Make 60 (petal color) a. Leaving at least 2” of bare wire at the beginning and end, make five 3/4” Continuous Loops. b. Don’t twist the wires. STAMENS Make 60 a. String the yellow beads onto the 34-gauge gold wire. b. Leave 2” of bare wire at the beginning and end. Using one bead at a time, slide the bead into position, and twist it between your thumb and forefinger until you have about 1/4” of twisted wire. c. Move another bead forward 5/16” from the first, and repeat the procedure. Be sure to twist the second bead until the bare wire between the first two stamens is used completely.

Apple Blossom

1 hank of white or pink, 11/0 seed beads (for petals) 1/2 hank of light green, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge gold beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 3, 18" pieces of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape 1/2” brown floral tape

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d. Repeat this procedure until you have 10 stamens in the group (fig. 37). LEAVES Make 8 (green) (pointed top, pointed bottom) 1/2” basic, 7 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires, and twist. b. Tape the stems with 1/4” green tape. ASSEMBLY Flowers

1. Bring one of the cut end wires across the top of the flower and down between the first and second

petals on the opposite side. This will close the flower.

2. Position a stamen group in the center of the flower. Bring the wires down the sides and under the

bottom.

3. Twist all 4 wires together.

4. Leaving the bottom 3/4” bare, tape with 1/4” green tape.

5. Repeat for all flowers.

Flower Groups

1. Hold 5 flowers together with the bottoms of the floral-taped area even.

2. Tightly twist the bottoms of the taped area 2 or 3 times with assembly.

3. Tape over this assembly area with brown tape.

4. In the same manner, make 4 groups of 2 leaves each.

Branches

1. Use brown floral tape to lightly tape 1 stem wire. Set this aside.

2. Hold the other 2 stem wires tightly together, and wrap them with brown tape.

3. Hold the first flower group so that the taped area extends beyond the tip of the thinnest stem wire.

Use assembly wire to wrap it in place. DON’T cut the assembly wire. Wrap the wire down the

branch at least 1”, and add another flower group.

4. Wrap the wire down the branch at least 1”, and add another flower group.

5. Wrap the wire down the branch at least 1”, and add a leaf group.

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6. Wrap [he wire down the branch at least 1”, and add another leaf group.

7. Wrap the wire down another 2” before cutting.

8. Tape over the assembly area with brown tape; begin at the tip and go down about 1 1/2” below the

last leaf group.

9. Assemble the large branch in the same manner, using all the remaining flower and leaf groups.

Drop down the stem about 2”, and wire both stems together. Cut the bottom wires to the same

length, and tape with brown tape.

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BEE WINGS (round top, round bottom) Make 4 (clear): ½” basic, 5 rows.

1· Do not twist wires. 2· Decide whether your bee should have just legs, just antennae, or both legs and antennae. If you want both, cut a 6" piece of wire for the antennae and fold ' it in half. (This can also be two 6" pieces twisted together and then folded in half.)

ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly, tape the top 3" of the stem wire.

2. On all of the wing pieces, spread the basic wires apart so they are easy to identify.

3. With "wrong" sides facing up, lay two of the wings on top of each other.

4. Match the bases of the wings and twist only the center wires together.

5. Repeat with the other set of wings.

6· Spread the wings open slightly

7· Hold the two sections together with the wrong sides facing outward. You are now displaying 10

wires; two are twisted, eight are not.

8· Choosing one untwisted wire from each side, twist them together, and continue, two at a time.

You should now have six twisted wires (legs). Open the wings slightly

Note: If you have chosen to have just legs, bend three of the wires to the right and three to the left.

BEE Less than 1 strand yellow 11/0 seed beads

Less than 1 strand black 11/0 seed beads

1 strand clear (or white) 11/0 seed beads

26-gauge gold-tone wire

Super glue

E6000 glue (optional)

Pin finding (optional)

Black gloss paint (optional)

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If you have chosen to have just antennae, bend three of the wires sharply forward, and bend three

wires sharply backward.

If you want both, space the legs as above. Thread the folded piece of wire behind the bee's front legs.

Twist the 1/4" of wire closest to the legs and position the antennae forward. At this stage, it is OK if

the antennae are floppy

9. Have two wires, one strung with yellow and one strung with black beads. Holding them together,

use at least three wraps of the bare wires to position the wires at the very tip of the taped end. Tug on

the wire to make sure it is secure.

10· Position the underside of the bee on the stem wire so that its center (point where all of the wings

meet) is 5/8" from the tip of the stem wire and the antennae are hanging off the end. If you are not

making legs, three twisted wires should extend beyond the tip.

11· Wrap the body with both yellow and black at the same time by sliding the beads (on the wire)

forward. After several wraps (about 1/2"), pull the two front legs forward. Wrap once or twice and

pull the second set of legs forward. Do the same to position the last set. When

you arrive at the center point of the wings, (probably between sets of legs) wrap one beaded wire

over and between the wings. Pull the bead wrap very tight.

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STAMENS

Make 3 (dark blue) as follows: 1.Cut 18" of 30-gauge paddle wire. 2. Place ½” of beads on the wire. 3. Hold the beads 2" from one of the ends and thread the long wire back through all but the bead closest to the long end, as shown 4. Place 2” of beads on the wire. 5. Skipping the bead closest to the end, thread the long wire back through ½”' of the beads. 6. Place 1" of beads on the wire. 7. Skipping the bead closest to the end, thread back through the beads. 8. Place W' of beads on the wire. 9. Skipping the bead closest to the end, thread back through the beads. 10. Place 23/4” of beads on the wire. 11·Skipping the bead closest to the end, thread back through of the beads. 12. Twist the bottom wires, and if the top beads appear loose, twist the top portion, just until firm.

PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 8 (orange) 2" basic, 7 rows

Bird of Paradise ½ hank bright orange 11/0 seed beads

2 strands dark blue 11/0 seed beads

2 hanks medium green 11/0 seed beads

24 or 26-gauge beading wire

30 gauge painted floral paddle wire

4, 18" long 16-gauge stem wires

½” green floral tape

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Reduce each to one wire and lace. PODS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green): 2" basic, nine rows.

Reduce each to one wire and lace. LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green): 2" basic, 33 rows.

Use an 18" stem wire, placed against the back of the basic, to stiffen, as in Stem Stiffening 1. 2. Lace each leaf three times: at one-quarter, one-half, and three-quarters of its length. 3. Use floral tape to cover the exposed stem.

ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly tape the two remaining stem wires.

2. Bend all of the petals and pods into troughs.

3. Hold a stem wire and a pod together so that the tip of the stem wire extends 1/2" above the base of

the pod and is positioned inside the trough.

4. Secure with assembly wire.

5. Place one of the petals inside the pod, match the bases, and secure. Use a short piece of 30-gauge

wire to thread through the center of the pod, through the petal, and then back down through the pod.

Make sure to capture the stem wire. Twist and snip the ends.

6. Add one stamen and two more petals, making sure to match the bases.

7. Wrap the assembly wire down the stem to secure all of the untrimmed petal stems.

8. Cover the area with a light layer of tightly applied floral tape.

9. Bead 3" of the stem, starting at the base of the flower. Set aside.

10. Assemble the second flower in the same manner, using one pod, one petal, one stamen, two

petals,

one stamen, and the last two petals.

11. Bead 1" of stem, but do not cut the bead wire.

12. Hold the two blossoms together so they face in

opposite directions and with the bottom of the beaded areas aligned.

13. Use assembly wire to tightly bind the stems together.

14. Continue wrapping beads down for another 8".

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15. Match the beads on the leaf stems to the beads on the flower stem, bind the leaves in place with

assembly wire, and bead down another 1".

16. Trim the bottom of the stem and cover with floral tape.

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PETALS (round top, round bottom) Make 20 (pink or white) 1-bead basic, 13 rows a. After row 3, bend the basic wire and the basic loop backwards to an approximate 70o position (Fig 30). Continue beading until you complete row 12. (You will be forming a cup.) b. At the end of row 12, you will be at the top basic wire. Add 4 beads to the basic wire. Bead up and hack down these beads. (This will form a 3- row tab on the lip of the cup.) Complete row 13. c. Reduce to 1 wire, and twist lightly You now have a “coonskin cap.” d. Find something small and flat—like a Popsicle® stick—and place it inside the cup. e. Hold it tightly against the basic wire, and pinch the cup flat. f. Bend the tab and the tip of the cup outward.

Bleeding Heart 1 hank of pink or white, 11/0 seed beads 4 strands of white, 11/0 seed beads (inserts) 5 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 18” of 16-gauge stem wire 14” of 16-gauge stem wire 1/2 inch floral tape

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INSERTS (round top, round bottom) Make 10 (white) 1/2” basic, 5 rows a. After completing row 4, add 4 beads to the basic wire b. Bead up and then down the 4 beads, as in the petals. c. Complete row 5. d. Reduce to 1 wire, and twist lightly. This is shaped like an elongated figure 8. BUDS Make 1 (pink and white) a. Cut 8” of wire. Center 2” of pink beads, and make a loop. b. Add more beads to form the Crossover Loop. Begin with 3/4” of pink, add 1/2” of white, and end with 3/4” of pink. Position the beads so that the bud is white on the tips. c. Twist it into a spiral. Make 1 (pink and white) a. Cut 8” of wire. Center 1 1/2” of pink heads, and make a loop. b. In the same manner, form the next Crossover Loop. Begin with 1/2” of pink, add 1/2” of white, and end with 1/2” of pink. Position the beads so that the bud is white on the tips. c. Twist it into a spiral. Make 1 (pink) a. Leaving 2” of wire before and after, form a 1” Crossover Loop. b. Twist it into a spiral. LEAVES (pointed top and bottom) Make 2 (green) (right) 1” basic, 9 rows a. After row 7, bead up the right side to 1/2” from the top. b. Turn and bead back down to the bottom. c. Reduce to 2 wires, and twist. d. Lace the leaf, 1/2” below the folded tip. e. Bend the tip outward. Make 2 (green) (left) 1” basic, 9 rows a. After completing row 7, head up the left side to 1/2” from the top. b. Turn and head back down to the bottom.

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c. Reduce to 2 wires, and twist. d. Lace the leaf 1/2” below the folded tip. e. Bend the tip outward. Make 2 (green) (center) 1” basic, 11 rows a. After row 7, bead up the right side to 1/2” from the top. b. Turn and bead back down to the bottom. c. Bead up the left side of the petal to a position 1/2” from the top. d. Turn and bead back down to the bottom. e. Reduce to 2 wires, and twist. f. Lace the leaf 1/2” below the folded tips. g. Bend the tips outward. ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly tape the stem wires.

2. Using 2 flattened petals and one insert, slide a pink petal over each “shoulder” of the white insert.

Hold all 3 wires together; and twist. Tape lightly. Assemble each of the 10 flowers in the same

manner.

3. On the 18” stem wire, tape the smallest bud to the tip. Tape down 1 1/4”, and add the next largest

bud. Tape down 1 1/4”, and add the last bud. Continue in the same manner, adding 5 flowers to the

stem. Set aside.

4. On the 14” stem, [ape 5 flowers at 1 1/4” intervals.

5. Put the 2 stems together and secure the lower 4” with wire.

6. Form 2 leaf groups. Stack I each of all 3 leaf types. About 1” from the beads, twist the wires and

tape the stem.

7. Adjust them so that the large (center) leaf is in the middle and the right and left leaves have their

bent tips on the outside of the group.

8. Position them below the “V” of the main stem, and wire them in place. Tape the stem.

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LEAVES Make 108 (green) as follows:

l-Cut a 36" piece of wire. 2· Place 2" of beads in the center and fold in half. 3· Twist the beads until you form a loose ball. 4· Twist 1" of the wire directly below the beads. 5·5et aside and make two more (Figure 58).

Make 36 (green) as follows:

1· Using three small branches, hold two of them together, slightly offset, and twist 1" of the untwisted wire. 2· Place the third small branch below the twisted area, as shown (Figure 60), and twist for 1".

While making branches, always make all of the twists in the same direction. The easiest way to approach this tree is to make three small branches, then use them to make one medium branch. When you have completed three medium branches, make one large branch. When you have four large branches, make a tree.

Bonsai Tree 1 hank green 11/0 seed beads 1 lb. paddle 26-gauge black or green floral wire

Figure 59- Small Branch

Figure 58- Leaves

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SMALL BRANCH Make 12 (green) as follows:

1. Hold three leaf pieces with the tips fairly even. 2. Twist together for 1" below the previously twisted area, as shown (Figure 59).

LARGE BRANCH Make 4 (green) as follows:

1. Using three medium branches, hold two of them together, slightly offset, and twist 1" of the untwisted wire. Place the third medium branch below the twisted area and twist again for 1" (Figure 61).

TREE 1. Select a branch to be the tree's top. 2. Position the other three large branches down the trunk and slightly below each other. 3. Tightly twist all but the bottom 5" of the trunk (Figure 62).

ROOTS 1 • Divide the bottom wires into five slightly uneven groups. 2· Twist each of them in the opposite direction of the trunk, until they have a gnarled appearance.

Figure 62- Tree with Roots

Figure 61- Large Branch

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BRACTS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 18 (pink): four-bead basic, 13 rows.

Leave three wires and twist for each. FLOWERS (continuous loops) Make 9 (white or cream) as follows: 1. Leave 4" of bare wire.

2. Using seven beads per loop; make five continuous loops. 3. End with 4" of bare wire and cut from the spool. 4. Bring one of the cut wires to the top of the petal loops, add a yellow bead, and center the bead in the middle of the petals. 5. Bring the wire back to the bottom. 6. Twist the two wires together.

Bougainvillea 1 hank pink 11/0 seed beads

1 strand white or cream, 11/0 seed beads

9 yellow 11/0 seed beads

½ hank green 11/0 seed beads

24- or 26-gauge petal-colored beading wire

26-gauge green beading or paddle wire

30-gauge wire (assembly)

18" long 16, gauge stem wire

1/2” green floral tape

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BUDS (crossover loops) Make 9 (white or cream) as follows: 1· Leave 4" of bare wire.

2· Using eight beads for the first loop, make one four- row crossover loop. 3· End with 4" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4· Twist the wires together.

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 5 (green): eight-bead basic, 17 rows.

On each, leave three wires, twist and lace. ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly tape the stem wire.

2. Holding three flowers and/or buds together (mix and match), twist the lower stems together tightly

1" from the beads. Repeat for all six groups.

3. Use assembly wire to attach three bracts to each flower group 1 1/4" below the flower tops.

4. Use floral tape, cut in half lengthwise, to cover the top 2" of the flower/bract stems.

5. Use the same size floral tape to cover the top 1” of each leaf stem.

6. Thin the unwrapped flower/bract stem wires by cutting the wires to different lengths.

7. Use assembly wire to attach one flower/bract to the tip of the stem wire.

8. Add two more flowers/bracts 1/4” below the first.

9. Wrap the assembly wire down 1/2" and add one flower/bract and two leaves.

10. Go down another 1/2" and secure two more flowers/ bracts plus one leaf.

11. Position the final two leaves at an attractive level and secure.

12. Cover the entire stem and all construction areas with floral tape.

13. Push all of the bracts upward around the flowers.

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The Bridal Ensemble Timeless Elegance Made Simple

The ultimate in bead flower applications is the bridal bouquet. After all, what could be more

precious than a bouquet that will last for generation after generation? Many, who first attempt to create a bridal bouquet, never see it through to completion. There are two primary reasons for this disappointment. One, the chosen design is too complicated, thus requiring months to finish. Two, half way through the project, the realization dawns that the bouquet has become so heavy that the bride is going to need a wheelbarrow to transport it down the aisle. Not only does this design solve both of those problems, it is easy enough for a beginner.

These flowers are created using the “French technique”. After counting the beads for the first (Basic) row, no further counting is required. To make it even easier, all of the petals and leaves are exactly the same size. So, grab your tools and get started.

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Materials Needed for Flowers 9 hanks of 11/0 seed beads (6 white, 3 silver-lined clear) (1 hank weighs approx. 35 gm) 66, 4mm white pearls 26 gauge white wire 30 gauge white wire ½ inch white floral tape 20, 9 inch pieces of 18 gauge stem wire

Petals (white, white and silver or silver) Make 6 / Flower (132 for bouquet and boutonniere) 10 bead Basic, 11 rows (pointed top, round bottom)

1. Begin my stringing at least three feet of beads on to the 26 gauge wire. (I highly recommend a “bead spinner” for this chore. First batch - 4 hanks of solid white, Second Batch - 2 hanks of white mixed with 2 hanks of silver, and Third Batch - 1 hank of silver.)

2. Using 10 beads for the “Basic” row, twist the wire, below the beads, to form the top Basic wire and Basic loop. (Photo 1)

3. Bring the beaded wire up the right side. Pass it over the top wire, at a 90 degree angle, and wrap it once around the top Basic wire, forming row 2. (Photo 2)

4. Bring the beaded wire down the left side and wrap, forming row 3. Add one extra bead to the top Basic wire. (Photo 3)

5. Bring row 4 up the right side, cross the top Basic wire at a 45 degree angle, forming a pointed top over the added bead. (Photo 4)

6. Continue adding rows, keeping the pointed top and rounded bottom, until you have 11 rows. Cut the petal from the spool, and cut the Basic loop open. (Photo 5)

7. Twist the bottom wires together. Trim the top wire to ¼ inch and bend it back against the wrong side of the petal.

8. Slightly curl the sides of the petal inward and the tip backward. (Photo 6)

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Leaves (silver) Make 15 Make these the same as the flower petals.

Stamens (pearls on white wire) Make 3 / Flower (66 for bouquet and boutonniere)

1. Cut a 5 inch piece of 26 gauge wire. 2. Place a single pearl in the center. 3. Fold the wire in half and twist the entire length. 4. Form groups of 3 stamens each, by twisting the bottom ½ inch of the wires together.

(Photo7)

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Flower Assembly (Photo 8)

1. Wash your hands.

2. Tightly wrap a stem wire with white floral tape.

3. Use 30 gauge white wire to secure a stamen group to the top of the wire.

4. Secure 3 petals to the wire tip.

5. Secure the second 3, directly below and between the first 3 petals.

6. Trim the wires to different lengths and secure.

7. Use white floral tape to cover the entire assembly area

Boutonniere

Use 30 gauge wire to secure 2 leaves to the stem of a flower. Trim the stem to the desired length. Wrap with floral tape. You may also wrap this stem in a decorative thread or ribbon. Mine is wrapped in ¼ inch, wired, gold edged, ribbon.

Bouquet

This construction assumes that you do not have access to a plastic and foam bouquet holder. If you have one, adjust your assembly accordingly.

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Materials ½ of a wire coat hanger 1, 2”X4” foam cylinder 1, 5 inch white cardboard circle Decorative fabric, to cover the bottom of the 5 inch circle 9 feet of 2½ inch or 3 inch wired ribbon 7 feet of 1 ½ inch satin ribbon 2 packages of pre-cut, 9 inch tulle circles Floral or “T” pins Clear craft glue Office stapler

Bouquet Assembly 1. Wash your hands regularly throughout this procedure.

2. Cut the wide, wired ribbon into 12 inch lengths. Fold them in half and use staples and craft

glue to secure them to the top of the cardboard, approximately 1 inch from the edge. Make

sure no cardboard edge is showing. Set aside to dry.

Push the folded coat hanger down through the center of the foam. Use a drop of glue to hold it in place.

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3. Place craft glue on the bottom of the foam. Press the coat hanger through the cardboard. 4. Fold a tulle circle in forths; use a pin to secure it to the bottom edge of the foam cylinder. 5. Evenly space another 7 pieces of tulle around the edge.

6. Arrange and place the flowers in the exposed foam, applying a drop of craft glue to the bottom of each stem before inserting it in the foam. (Use long stems on the lower flowers for a cascading look. Trim the wires of the top flowers as necessary.)

7. Use the scrap stem pieces to make small leaf groups. Simply twist the wires of several silver leaves together. Secure them to the scrap stems with 30 gauge wire and wrap the stem with floral tape.

8. Strategically place the leaf groups.

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9. Fill in the spaces, between flowers, by pinning in pieces of folded tulle. 10. Pin (and glue) streamers under the lower flowers. Thread the decorative fabric on to the coat

hanger wires, glue it in place, on the underside of the cardboard, and trim the edges. 11. Wrap the lower coat hanger wires with ribbon or use floral clay to secure them in a

decorative bouquet holder.

The “Mother of the Bride” corsage is also made using the same petal pattern. In this version, I used the same ribbons that are in the bridal bouquet, but I changed the bead colors

to off-white and silver.

If making a similar corsage for the “Mother of the Groom”, try using the same design with a few subtle changes. For example, use the same “streamer” ribbon as the bouquet, but leave out the folds of wide, wired ribbon.

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PETALS Make 10 (white) (round top. round bottom) 4-bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 20 (white) 4-bead basic, 11 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. LEAVES Make 15 (silver) (pointed top, round bottom) 12-head basic, 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist ASSEMBLY Flower I • To form the bud, fold 2 small petals in half lengthwise. Make sure that the petal backs are facing

Bridal Veil, Rose-Bud

1, pre-cut, tulle veil (with beaded edge, if available) 1, White satin headband 1 1/2 hanks of white, 11/0 seed beads 1 1/2 hanks of silver-lined clear, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, white beading wire, or 26 gauge white paddle wire White, bead or button thread Clear craft cement (Liquid Nails Clear®, or E6000®) Krazy Clue®

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inward. Interlock the folds, and twist the 2 wires lightly. 2. Hold 2 large petals, opposite each other, directly below the bud. Add 2 more large petals, at right angles he first 2. Twist all of the wires together, just until firm. 3. Form a triangle of 3 leaves tight against the flower, and tightly twist all of the wires. 4. Turn the bloom upside down, and add 2 or 3 drops of Krazy Glue® to the twisted stem wires, where they meet the flower. Set aside to dry. 5. Cut the twisted flower stem to 1/2”. Dip the entire 1/2” stem in clear craft glue, and allow it to dry overnight. Complete the other 4 flowers in the same manner. Veil I. Wash your hands thoroughly before beginning. 2. Measure 3” up from the tip of each leg of the headband. Make a small pencil mark on the top back edge. Measure the distance between the marks, and divide it by 4. This is the distance between flowers. Measure each one and make a small pencil mark. You now should have 5 marks and 5 flowers. 3. Align the end of a coated flower stem with the back, top edge of the headband. Make sure to hold

it on a pencil mark, and sew it securely in place. Add each flower in the same manner (fig. 42). 4. Gently lay the tulle over the rose buds (right side down). Match the sewing edge of the veil to the top, back edge of the headband. Adjust it so that the side edges extend 1” past each of the lower flowers. 5. Carefully sew the tulle to the headband, as close to the flowers as possible. Make all of the stitches small, tight and even. Pull the tulle back over the sewn area and fluff.

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FLOWER (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (purple) as follows:

1. Leave 3" of bare wire. 2. Make three three-row continuous loops.

3. End with 3" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist the wires together.

BRACTS (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (pink): three-bead basic, seven rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (two pink, two green): three-bead basic, nine rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist.

Lace opposing petals together to keep them stabilized. Work from

the insides, to keep everything invisible.

Bromeliad 1 hank bright pink 11/0 seed beads 2 hanks medium green 11/0 seed beads 1 strand purple 11/0 seed beads 26-gauge pink beading wire 26-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge assembly wire 8" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape 1/2" pink floral tape (optional)

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Make 4 (pink): three-bead basic, 11 rows. Reduce each to one wire and twist.

Make 4 (pink): three-bead basic, 13 rows. Reduce each to one wire and twist.

Make 4 (pink): three-bead basic, 15 rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 4 (green): 3/4" basic, five rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (green): 4" basic, five rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (green): 41h" basic, five rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (green): 5" basic, five rows. Reduce each to one wire and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly; tape the top half of the stem wire with pink floral tape, if available.

2· Use the edge of a ruler, or other slim-edged object, to fold all of the bracts in half lengthwise,

toward the back

3· Fan the flower, position inside one of the folded bracts so that they are just above the top edge,

and twist the stem wires together lightly.

4· Use assembly wire to attach the two small, seven-row bracts, with open edges facing each other,

to the tip of the stem wire.

5· Slide two nine-row bracts over the small bracts. Position them so that there is 1/4" to 1/2"

between their tips and secure with assembly wire.

6· In the same manner as step 5, attach two 11-row bracts.

7· Cut about 6" of beading wire.

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8· From the inside, thread the wire through the fold of the lowest bract, at the base of the basic row.

Then, thread it around the basic and back through to the inside. Pull the long end to the opposite

bract and repeat. Pull the ends together tightly and twist.

9· Attach the remaining bracts, as follows: two 13-row, two I5-row, two I5-row (thread and tighten),

two 13-row, two 11-row

10. Tape over the lower half of the stem with green floral tape.

11. Add the two green nine-row bracts, thread, and tighten.

12. Bead down the stem for 1”.

13. Attach the four small leaves, all at the same level, directly below the beaded area.

14. Attach the rest of the leaves, smallest to largest, with each level directly below the spaces of the

previous row.

15. Trim the remaining wires to different lengths, secure them with assembly wire, and cover with

green floral tape.

16. Fold the top 2/3 of each leaf in half lengthwise.

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LARGE WINGS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 1: eight-bead basic, 15 rows.

1. Using bead color # 1, complete rows 1 through 9. 2. Measure 24" of bare wire and cut the wing piece from the spool. 3. For rows 10 and 11, add 20 color # 1 beads to the wire. 4. Add two beads of color #2 and two beads of color #3 to the wire. Repeat that pattern six

more times. 5·Add enough beads of color #1 to finish row 11. 6. For rows 12 and 13, begin with 20 color #1 beads. 7· Repeat step 4 and finish row 13 with color # 1. As you work, compare rows 12 and 13 to the previous two to determine whether to add or subtract extra beads. The purpose is to get the two rows to "line up," creating two-row wing spots. 8· For row 14, begin with 20 color # 1 beads and finish row with color #2. 9·On row 15, begin with enough color #2 beads to match the spotted area on row 13, add 10 beads of color #1, and then finish with color #3. 10· Leave three wires. Do not twist.

Butterfly, Swallowtail

4 strands color #1 (teal) 11/0 seed beads 2 strands color #2 (gold) 11/0 seed beads 1 strand color #3 (brown) 11/0 seed beads 26-gauge colored wire 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" floral tape (brown or body color) Super glue For jewelry items, add: E6000 glue Pin finding Black gloss paint (optional) Super Glue

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Make 1: eight-bead basic, 15 rows.

1· Using "reverse wrap" on all rows, make wing color patterns the same as the previously completed wing. 2·To reverse wrap, make the basic wire and loop as usual. However, each time you end a row, wrap the beaded wire under, and then over, the basics. You will be creating the wing from the backside, thereby producing a mirror image.

SMALL WINGS (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 2: eight-bead basic, nine rows.

1· Using color # 1, complete rows 1 through 8. 2· Measure 6" of bare wire and cut the wing piece from the spool. 3·Add three color #2 beads, two color #3 beads, and three color #2 beads to the top basic

wire. 4·To the cut wire, add on three color #2 beads, two color #3 beads, two color #2 beads, and one color #3 bead. Bring the wire up the left side of the beads on the basic wire (right side if left-handed) and complete the row. Note: If the colors don't line up, add or subtract beads as necessary. 5· Match the colors to produce stripes and bead back down the opposite side to the main portion of the wing. 6. Complete row 9 in color #1. 7· Leave three wires. Do not twist. 8· Decide whether your butterfly should have just legs, just antennae, or both legs and antennae. If you want both, cut a 6" piece of wire for the antennae and fold it in half. (This can also be two 6" pieces twisted together and then folded in half.)

ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the top 2" of the stem wire.

2. On all of the wings, spread the basic wires apart so they are easy to identify

3. With "wrong" sides facing up, lay a small wing on top of a large wing.

4. Match the bases of the wings and twist only the center wires together.

5. Repeat this procedure with the other set.

6. Spread the wings open slightly.

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7. Hold the two sections together with the wrong sides facing outward. (The prettiest sides are inside

the "sandwich.") You are now displaying 10 wires; two are twisted, eight are not.

8. Choosing one untwisted wire from each side, twist them together, two at a time. You should now

have six twisted wires (legs). Open the wings slightly Note: If you have chosen to have just legs,

bend three of the wires to the right and three to the left.

If you have chosen to have just antennae, bend three of the wires sharply forward, and bend three

wires sharply backward. If you want both, space the legs as above. Thread the folded piece of wire

behind the butterfly's front legs. Twist the 1/2" of wire closest to the legs and position the antennae

forward. At this stage, it is OK if the antennae are floppy

9. Using wire containing color #2 beads, begin wrapping 1" from the taped end of the stem wire. Use

at least three wraps of bare wire to position the wire at the very tip of taped end. Tug on the wire to

make sure it is secure.

10. Position the underside of the butterfly on the stem wire so that its center (point where all of the

wings meet) is 5/8" from the tip of the stem wire and the antennae are hanging off the end. If you are

not making legs, three twisted wires should extend beyond the tip.

11. Slide the beads on the wire forward and begin beading the body. After four or five wraps (about

1/2"), pull the two front legs forward. Wrap once or twice and pull the second set of legs forward.

Do the same to position the last set. When you arrive at the center-point of the wings (probably

between sets of legs) wrap one beaded wire over and between the wings. Pull the bead wrap very

tight.

12. Continue wrapping until you have l 1/2" of body. Let the beads slide back and use three wraps

tight against the beads to finish.

13. Bend and trim the legs and antennae. If you have no legs, trim off one of the three twisted wires

at the tip.

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14. Trim off any exposed floral tape or wires that extend beyond the tail.

15. On the tip and tail end of the body, very carefully place a very small drop of "super type" glue on

the stem wire. Tilt the butterfly so that the glue runs under the first row of beads. Never put glue on

the visible surface of the beads as it will dull the shine.

16. The butterfly is now ready to be used in a bouquet simply by bending the stem wire to the

desired angle. To make a pin, refer to the bee instructions

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PETALS (15 per flower; pointed top, round bottom) Make 54 (petal color): l0 bead basic, five rows

Reduce each to one wire. LEAVES (round top, round bottom) Make 2 "three-segment" (green) as follows:

1. Begin with a 2 1/2" basic row and a 12" top basic wire. 2. Hold one of the 20-gauge stem wires against the back and incorporate it into the construction. 3. Complete eight rows. 4. At the top, wrap the bare wire up the basic for 1/4”. 5. Add 2" of beads to the top basic wire. 6. Use this to form the next leaf segment. 7. Complete six rows. 8. At the top, wrap the bare wire up the basic for 1/4”. 9. Add 1 1/2” of beads to the top basic wire.

Cactus, Christmas

1 hank petal-colored 11/0 seed beads 1 hank green 11/0 seed beads 18, 3mm yellow beads 4, 20-gauge stem wires 24 or 26 gauge green wire 24 or 26 gauge petal-colored beading wire Krazy Glue® (optional) 1/2" floral tape

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10. Use this to form the next leaf segment. 11. Complete six rows. 12. Wrap the wire once around the top. 13. Leaving the 20-gauge wire alone, measure 12" of bare beading wire and cut. 14. Lace all segments.

Make 2 "two-segment" (green) as follows:

1. Begin with a 2" basic row on a 10" top basic wire. 2. Hold one of the 20-gauge stem wires against the back and incorporate it into the construction. 3. Complete six rows. 4. At the top, wrap the bare wire up the basic for 1;';"- 5. Add 1 1/2” of beads to the top basic wire. 6. Use this to form the next leaf segment. 7. Complete six rows. 8. Wrap the wire once around the top. 9· Leave 2" of the 20-gauge wire and cut. 10. Measure 12" of the bare beading wire and cut. 11. Lace all segments.

Make 2 (green): 2 1/2” basic, eight rows.

l. Use the 20-gauge wire that was cut from the two-segment leaf to stiffen. 2. End at the top. 3. Leave 12" of beading wire and cut.

ASSEMBLY

1. Choose the three leaves that will have buds and set them aside.

2. With the "right" sides out, hold three petals (one in front, two in back) so that the beaded bases are

even with the top of a segmented leaf. The petal wires should be pointed up along the bare 20-gauge

wire (upside-down), as shown.

3. Wrap the 12" beading wire once around them to secure.

4. Twist the three petal wires together.

5. Add three more petals (two in front, one in back) in the same manner.

6. Continue to add alternating batches of petals until you have 15 petals.

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7. Tightly wrap the wire two or three more times.

8. Leaving the 20-gauge wire; cut all other wires as close as possible to the wrapped area.

9. Place a drop of glue on the wrapped wire. Do not get any on the beads.

10. Slide six 3mm yellow beads on the 20-gauge wire and push them tightly against the wrapped

area.

11. Fold the 20-gauge wire down tightly against the beads. Leave no more than 1/8” of bent wire and

cut it off. The bent tip should hold the 3mm beads in place.

12. Pull the petals toward the tip then curl them back up.

13. Repeat with two more of the segmented leaves. Set aside.

14. On the three remaining leaves, you will be making buds. Choose either green or petal-colored

beads.

15. For small buds, string 1 1/2" of beads on the 12"wire.

16. Make a 3/4” crossover loop on the tip, wrap the wire an extra time or two around the base of the

bud, and cut. Place a drop of glue on the wrapped area.

17. For large buds, use 2" of petal-colored beads and complete as in step 16.

18. Gather all of the leaf stems together, wrap with wire, trim, and tape.

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For a larger plant, simply make multiples of this pattern. If you want a wider plant, add several four-segment leaves. The first segment would then have a 3" basic with eight rows. Complete the rest of the leaf as you would the three-segment size.

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STAMEN-PISTIL GROUP Make 1 (green and yellow) a. String 4” of yellow beads, and add 1 1/2” of green beads. Leave 6” of bare wire. b. Make three 1/2’ Continuous Loops of green. Pinch them together to form the pistil. c. Surround them with eight 1/2” Continuous Loops of yellow. d. Wrap the wire twice around the other wire, at the end closest to the loops. e. Measure 6” of bare wire, and cut. Don’t twist. PETALS Make 1 (orange) (round top, round bottom) a. Leave 2” of bare wire at the beginning and the end. b. Make 9 Continuous Loops, Using 1" of beads per loop. c. Make 10 Continuous Loops, Using 1 1/2" of beads per loop. d. Make 12 Continuous Loops, Using 2" of beads per loop.

Cactus, Flowering 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of orange, 11/0 seed beads 4” of yellow beads 26 gauge gold wire 24 - 26 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge wire (for lacing and assembly) 1/2" green floral tape

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CACTUS Make 6 (green) (pointed top, pointed bottom) 1” basic, 17 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. DON’T trim the top basic wires. Make 68 Cut sixty-eight 1 1/2” pieces of gold wire. ASSEMBLY Flower ;

1. Hold the end (smallest) orange petal against the base of the pistil.

2. Tightly spiral the remaining petals around the pistil.

3. DON’T trim the long pistil wires! They are needed to secure the flower later.

4. Twist all of the wires together tightly, and tape the twisted area.

5. Bead the top 1” of stem, and cover the assembly wire with tape.

Cactus ;

1. After lacing, fold all 6 pieces in half lengthwise, front sides inward to a 60° angle. Gather all the

top basic wires together and twist tightly. Tuck the twisted wires down between 2 of the pieces.

2. To attach the thorns, begin at the very top of each of 5 of the combined petal edges. Use 2 cut

wires at a time. Thread the wires through each of the outer rows of beads on two connecting pieces,

center them, and give them one full twist. Continue along the petal edges, spacing the thorn groups

about 1/2” apart. On the sixth edge, don’t put a thorn group at the top. This will leave a small gap for

the flower to be inserted.

3. Carefully slip the flower through the gap, and push it down until no tape is showing. Pull the long

wires down through the bottom. Firmly twist them together with all the bottom wires. Trim the

bottom, and tape.

4. Separate all the wires of the thorn groups, and trim them to 1/2” each.

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PETALS (continuous loops) Make 3 (red) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire.

2·Using 1" of beads per loop, make five continuous loops. 3· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, bring wires together, and twist.

Make 4 (red) as follows: l-Leave 2" of bare wire.

2· Using 11/2" of beads per loop, make five continuous loops. 3· End with 1" of bare wire and cut from the spool. Do not twist ends together. 4· Pinch loops closed, shape into a petal, and lace.

Make 5 (red) as follows: l-Leave 2" of bare wire.

2·Using 2" of beads per loop, make eight continuous loops. 3· End with 1" of bare wire and cut from the spool. Do not twist ends together.

Carnation 1 ½ hanks red 11/0 seed beads ½ -hank green 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge colored beading wire 24-gauge green paddle wire 30-gauge assembly wire 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire ½” green floral tape

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4· Finish the same as the small petals. Make 6 (red) as follows: l-Leave 2" of bare wire.

2· Using 2 1/2” of beads per loop, make eight continuous loops. 3· End with 1" of bare wire and cut from the spool. Do not twist ends together. 4· Finish the same as the small petals.

SEPALS (continuous loops) Make 1 (green) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire.

2· Alternate continuous loops of 3" and 2" of beads until you have 10 loops, five of each size. 3·End with 2" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together. 4· Leaving a tail of wire at each end, lace across the loops at a level even with the top of the small loops. 5· Connect the two sides together by twisting the two tails of lacing wire. 6·Twist the bottom wires to complete the sepal tube.

BUD (continuous loops) Make 1 (red) as follows: 1· Leave 6" of bare wire.

2· Using 1 1/2" of beads per loop, make eight continuous loops. 3· End with 6" of bare wire, cut from the spool, bring wires together, and twist.

BUD SEPAL (continuous loops) Make 1 (green) as follows: 1· Leave 6" of bare wire.

2 • Alternate continuous loops of 2" and 1 1/2" of beads until you have 10 loops, five of each size. 3·End with 6" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together. 4· Leaving a tail of wire at each end, lace across the loops at a level even with the top of the small loops. 5· Connect the two sides together by twisting the two tails of lacing wire. 6·Twist the bottom wires to complete the sepal tube.

LEAVES (loops) Make 2 (green) as follows: 1. Leave 1" of bare wire.

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2·Make one loop, using 3" of beads. 3· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, bring ends together, and twist.

Make 2 (green) as follows: 1· Leave 1" of bare wire.

2·Make one four-row crossover loop, using 5" of beads for the first loop 3·End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, bring ends together, and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly, tape the stem wire.

2· Slip the red bud inside the bud sepal.

3· Fold two 12" pieces of 24-gauge wire in half and slip them down through the bud and sepal.

4· Twist the wires together and wrap floral tape around the top 3". Set aside.

S· Use assembly wire to attach the small loops to the top of the stem wire.

6· Keeping the assembly wire close and tight, add the petals one at a time, smallest to largest.

7· Feather the remaining lengths of wire, secure, and cover with floral tape

8· Slip the sepal tube into position, as tight as possible, against the bottom of the flower.

9· Secure with assembly wire.

10· Drop down the stem about 3 1/2", position the bud and the two small leaves, and secure with

assembly wire.

11· Position the two large leaves several inches down the stem and secure with assembly wire.

12· Use floral tape to wrap the entire stem, curl the leaves, and "wrinkle" the petals. By using

continuous loops of beads in varying lengths, you are able to achieve the look of the wavy edges a

real carnation's petals have.

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INNER PETALS (round top, round bottom) Make 5 (inner color): 1" basic, nine rows. 1·Reduce to one wire and twist.

2· Approximately 3/8” from the bottom, lace across the front of each petal. 3· Fold the petal inward, side to side, and tack the two sides together at the lacing. 4· Flare the tops of the petals out and back.

OUTER PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 5 (outer color): 1" basic, nine rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist SPURS Make 5 (outer color) as follows: l. Cut 6" of 30-gauge wire.

2· Hold the wire in half to mark the center. 3· Place 1" of beads on the wire, positioned so that the end of the row is at the center mark.

Columbine 6 strands inner color 11/0 seed beads 7 strands outer color 11/0 seed beads 15 matte yellow 11/0 seed beads 2 strands green 11/0 seed beads 30-gauge gold wire (stamens, spurs, and assembly) 24- or 26-gauge colored beading wire 18" long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape

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4. Thread the other end of the wire back through all of the beads, except the one closest to the center. 5 - Place 1" of beads on each of the two bare wires. 6-Twist the bare end wires together for their entire length.

STAMENS Make 1 (matte yellow on gold wire) as follows: 1· Put the yellow beads on the gold 30-gauge wire. 2· Position one bead 3" from the end of the wire, as shown (fig A) 3·Hold the bead and twist the wire for 1". 4· Position the next bead 1" from the first and twist. 5. Continue in this manner until you have 15 stamens. 6· End with 2" of bare wire and cut from the spool. 7· Bring the bottom wires together and twist. LEAFLETS (loops) Make 3 (green) as follows: 1· Leave 4" of bare wire. 2· Leaving a very small space between loops, make a single loop with 1" of beads, a single loop with ½” of beads, a two-row loop with 1 1/2” of beads for the first (inner) loop, a single loop with 1 1/2” of beads and a single loop with 1" of beads. 3· End with 4" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4· Pinch the loops closed, push them together, and lace. S· Put two beads on each of the end wires, bring the ends together directly under the center loop, and twist the wires together. 6· Tape the top half of the stems with floral tape. 7· Stack the three leaflets and twist their stems together about ½” from the beads. 8· Re-tape the stem.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly tape the stem wire.

2· Using assembly wire, attach the stamen group to the end of the stem. Make sure that the bottoms

of the stamens are even with the top of the stem wire.

3· Match the bottom beads of a spur to the bottom beads on the back of an outer petal. Wind the

spur wire around and down the petal stem securely Repeat with the remaining spurs and petals.

4· Attach all five inner petals directly below the stamen group.

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S· Attach the outer petals just below and between the inner petals.

6· Wind the assembly wire about 4" down the stem wire.

7· Secure the leaflet group in place.

8· Tape the entire stem wire.

9· Shape the spurs in a gentle outward arc.

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BUDS Make 4 (red) a. Leaving 2” of bare wire before and after, make two 1’ Continuous Loops. b. Twist the loops into a spiral. Make 4 (red) a. Leaving 2’ of bare wire before and after, make two 2” Continuous Loops. b. Twist the loops into a spiral. Make 4 (red) (pointed top, round bottom) 1/4” basic, 7 rows Twist into a spiral. Make 4 (red) (pointed top, round bottom) 1/2” basic, 7 rows Twist into a spiral.

Coral Bean 2 hanks of red or deep coral pink,11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge beading wire, in colors to match the beads 28 gauge gold wire (stamens) 30 gauge wire (lacing and assembly) 18", 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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PETALS Make 4 (red) (round top, round bottom) (Lace all) 1/2” basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 4 (red) 3/4” basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 4 (red) 1” basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 4 (red) 1 1/4” basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. SEPALS Make 16 (red) Leaving 2” of bare wire before and after, make four, 8-bead Continuous Loops (buds) Make 8 (red) Leaving 2” of bare wire before and after, make four, 12-bead Continuous Loops (small petals) Make 8 (red) Leaving 2” of bare wire before and after, make four 16-bead Continuous Loops (large petals) STAMENS Make 48 (yellow) a. Cut 6” of gold wire. b. Add 3 beads. c. Fold it in half, and twist the entire length. LEAVES Make 3 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 3-bead basic, 15 rows

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a. Add 1 bead to the basic wire on each row after row 7. b. Leave 3 wires, twist, and tape. ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the stem wire.

2. Apply a sepal to the base of each bud, and twist the wires.

3. Hold a pencil along the hack basic wire, and bend each petal into a tube. Where the two laced

edges meet, use lacing wire to connect the edges and secure the tube.

4. Slip 3 stamens into each tube. Position them so that they extend about 1/4” past the tip.

5. Add the appropriate size sepal, and twist the wires.

6. Begin at the tip of the stem wire. Use assembly wire to attach the 4 smallest buds.

7. Allowing 1” between rows, attach the rest of the buds and blooms (4 at a time).

8. Bend the two upper rows upward. Bend the rest of the rows downward.

9. Stack the 3 leaves together.

10. Beginning 1/2’ from the beads, twist the stems together. Slide the leaves into a fan shape and

tape the twisted area. Wire this in place 2” to 3” below the bottom bloom.

11. Tape the entire stem with green floral tape.

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PETALS Make 6 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 1/4” basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. STAMENS Make 1 (yellow) a. Put the beads on the gold wire. b. Position 3 beads 2” from the end of the wire. Hold the heads, and twist for 3/4”. c. Position the next 3 beads 3/4” from the first, and twist. d. Continue until you have 6 stamens. Leave 1” of bare wire, and cut. e. Bring the bottom wires together and twist. LEAVES Make 6 (green) (pointed top, pointed bottom) 3” basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the stem wire.

2. Use assembly wire to attach the stamen to the end of the wire.

3. Add 3 petals, and wire in place. Add the last 3 petals, and secure.

Crocus 1/2 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of dark green, 11/0 seed beads 18 yellow heads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 28 gauge gold wire (for the stamens) 30 assembly wire 6” of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2 green floral tape

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4. Cut all the secured wires at different lengths to taper. Tape over the construction area and down

the stem.

5. Attach all 6 leaves at the same level, 2” down from the blooms.

6. Finish by taping over the construction area.

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PETALS Make 5 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 1 1/2” basic, 9 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. STAMENS Make 1 (yellow on 30 gauge gold wire) Create a 15-branched stamen group a. String the yellow beads onto the 34-gauge gold wire. b. Leave 2” of bare wire at the beginning and end. Using one bead at a time, slide the bead into position, and twist it between your thumb and forefinger until you have about 1/4” of twisted wire. c. Move another bead forward 5/16” from the first, and repeat the procedure. Be sure to twist the second bead until the bare wire between the first two stamens is used completely. d. Continue until you have 15 stamens. Leave 2 " of wire, cut from spool and twist the wires LEAVES Make 3 (green) (slightly pointed top, notched, round bottom)

Cyclamen 2/3 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1 to 3 strands of gray, or pale green, 11/0 seed beads 15 yellow beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge gold wire 30 gauge assembly wire 3, 9" pieces of 20-gauge stem wire (for leaf stiffening) 16" of 16 gauge stern wire 1/2 green floral tape

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1/4” basic, 31 rows a. Begin by making your basic wire with 2 large basic loops. Do this by making the regular basic wire and loop with 1 full twist at the joint. b. Then form the second basic loop, and wrap the wire once around the basic wire. c. Use hemostats or pliers to help twist the basic loops for 1/4” to 1/2” (fig. 39). Hold a stiffening wire against the back (Stem Stiffening Method 1), and begin. d. Make rows 1 through 13 with a round top and round bottom. e. After completing row 13, cut open the bottom of 1 of the basic loops, and spread the 2 ends slightly. f. For the rest of the leaf, wrap the bottom of each row around one of these cut wires, instead of the remaining basic loop (fig. 40). This will form a notch in the bottom of the leaf. Cut open one of the basic loops and continue beading, using the single wires instead of the basic loop. g. As you work rows 14 through 25, add an extra bead to the top of the basic wire to create a slight point. h. After completing row 25, measure 3 feet of bare wire, and cut the petal from the spool. i. Shade the outside edge of the leaf by completing the next 2, 4, or all 6 of the remaining rows in gray, white, or pale green. j. When you are done beading, leave 5 feet of bare wire, and cut the wire from the spool. k. Weave the bare wire and the 2 cut, basic wires along the edges of the notch, and back up to the original basic loop. All stem wires should now be in the same place. l. Twist the stem wires together, and tape. to occur in the beaded portion of the petal, not the bare wire, bend each petal down sharply. Give each petal a 1/4 twist in its center. m. Lace all of the leaves. ASSEMBLY I. Lightly tape the stem wire.

2. Position the stamen assembly against the tip of the stem, so that only 1/2 of the length of the

stamens is above the stem. Wire this in place.

3. Add all 5 petals at once, with the edges overlapping. Wire these in place also, being very careful

to wrap the assembly wire tightly against the bottom edge of the heads. Tape the stem.

4. Keeping in mind that you want the bend

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5. Bend the stem in the shape of a shepherd’s hook, so that the stamens are pointed toward the

ground.

6. Position the bloom and the leaves at attractive heights, and wire their bottoms together. Trim the

stems, and tape over the assembly area.

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PETALS Make 12 (yellow) (pointed top, round bottom) 1” basic, 9 rows (Leave 3 wires, and twist.) CENTER CUPS Make 2 (yellow) a. Leave 2” of bare wire. b. Make 12 Continuous Loops using 3 1/2” of beads per loop (1” per loop for narcissus). c. Leave 2” of bare wire, and cut from spool. Pinch loops closed. d. Lace the loops together 1/2” from the tips of the loops (lace across the center for narcissus) (fig. 31). e. When you get to the edge, bring the sides together, and lace them in place. Just above the lacing, bend the tips outward. PISTIL Make 2 (matte yellow) a. Using 2” of beads for the first loop, make a single Crossover Loop, and twist wires. b. Make 3 Continuous Loops for the narcissus, 1/2” of beads each.

Daffodil & Narcissus

1 hank of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 1hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of matte yellow 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge beading wires, colored to match beads 30 gauge wire (for lacing and assembly) 18" of 16 gauge stem wire * 1/2” green floral tape If you plan to use the flowers in bouquet, use longer flower stern wires and attach 1 or 2 leaves to each.

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LEAVES Make 3 (green) (pointed top. round bottom) 6” basic, 5 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. Lace each leaf twice.

ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly tape the stem wires.

2. Put a pistil into the center of a laced cup. Twist all the wires together.

3. Using assembly wire, attach the center assembly to the top of the stem wire.

4. Still using assembly wire, attach 6 of the petals (3 at a time).

5. Tape down the entire stem. Repeat for the second flower.

6. Two inches from their bottoms, wire the two flowers together.

7. Position all 3 leaves. Wire them in place, and tape.

8. From the base of the flower to 1/2 inch below the leaves, bead the stems.

9. Bend the flower s downward.

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Daisy PETALS Make 1 (white) a. Leave 3” of bare wire. b. Using 4” of beads per loop, make 12 Continuous Crossover Loops (4-row). c. Once completed, leave 4” of bare wire. Cut the bare wire, and bring it up between the first two petals made. d. Pull it back down between two petals on the opposite side of the flower. e. DO NOT twist the wires at this time. CENTER Make 1 (yellow) (round) 1 bead basic, 14 rows a. Since you have an even number of rows, you will end at the top basic wire. b. Leave 4” of bare wire, and cut from spoo1. c. DON’T cut the top basic wire. d. Bend all of the wires backwards 90 degrees. e. DO NOT twist.

Daisy, Ox-Eye Black-eyed Susan

& Coneflower 6 strands of white, 11/0 seed beads (yellow for Black-Eyed Susan, pink for Coneflower) 1 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads (brown for Black-Eyed Susan and Coneflower) 6 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 1, 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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SEPALS Make 1 (green) Leaving 2 inches of bare wire and after and using 1/2 inch of beads per loop, make 8 Continuous Loops. LEAVES Make 2 (green) 2” basic, 11 rows a. Make the first 3 rows as usual. b. Take row 4 up the right side, but stop 1/2” from the top. c. Fold the wire and head down to the bottom, repeat on the left side. d. Repeat, stopping 1/2” from the top of the previous loop. e. Leave 3 wires, twist, and tape. f. Lace the leaf, and then bend the loose tips outward (fig. 27).

ASSEMBLY


2. Place the flower center over the middle of the petals. Push the center down, with the wires passing

between petals. Pull the wires to the middle of the back, and twist several times with the petal wires.

3. Using assembly wire, attach the flower to the end of the stem wire.

4. Cut the petal wires to different lengths.

5. Push the sepals up under the blossom. Wire the sepals in place.

4. Arrange the leaves at attractive places on the stem and wire them in place.

5. Tape the entire stem.

Black-Eyed Susan I. Petals (yellow) Same as the daisy. 2. Center (dark brown or black)—1-bead basic, 10 rows. Make the same as the daisy. 3. Stamens Same as the daisy. 4. Leaves - 2” basic, 11 rows, (pointed top, pointed bottom).

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Coneflower I. Petals (pink) Same as the daisy. 2. Center (brown) 1 bead basic, 20 rows. a. After completing row 7, bend both wires backwards to about 80°. Continue beading, positioning each row so that you are forming a cup b. End the same as the daisy. 3. Stamens Make the same as the daisy. 4. Leaves - 2 1/2” basic, 11 rows (pointed top, pointed bottom).

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DRAGONFLY WINGS (round top, round bottom) Make 4 (clear): 2" basic, five rows. 1. Do not twist wires.

2. Decide whether your bug should have just legs, just antennae, or both legs and antennae. If you want both, cut a 6" piece of wire for the antennae and fold it in half. (This can also be two 6" pieces twisted together and then folded in half.)

ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly tape the top 3" of the stem wire.

2· On all of the wing pieces, spread the basic wires apart so they are easy to identify.

3· With "wrong" sides facing up, lay two of the wings on top of each other.

4· Match the bases of the wings and twist only a few twists very close to the beads.

5. Spread the wings open slightly

6. You should now have six (legs).

7. Have a wire strung with black beads. Use at least three wraps of the bare wires to position the wire

at the very tip of the taped end. Tug on the wire to make sure it is secure.

Dragonfly Less than 1 strand blue (or other color) 11/0 seed beads 3 strands clear (or white) 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge blue wire (for body) 24-gauge gold-tone wire (for legs and wings) Super glue®

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8· Position the underside of the dragonfly on the stem wire so that its center (point where the wings

meet) is 5/8" from the tip of the stem wire.

9· Slide the beads on the wire forward and begin beading the body. After several wraps (about 1/2"),

pull the two front legs forward. Wrap once or twice and pull the second set of legs forward. Do the

same to position the last set. When you arrive at the center point of the wings (probably between sets

of legs), wrap one beaded wire over and between the wings. Pull the bead wrap very tight.

10· Continue wrapping with beads until you have 2 ½”. Let the beads slide back and use three wraps

tight against the beads to finish.

13· Bend and trim the legs.

14· Trim off any exposed floral tape or construction wires that extend beyond the tail.

15·On the tip and tail end of the body, very carefully place a very small drop of "super type" glue on

the stem wire. Tilt the bug so that the glue runs under the first row of beads. Never put glue on the

visible surface of the beads as it will dull the shine.

16. The dragonfly is now ready to be used in a bouquet, simply by bending the stem wire to the

desired angle.

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PETALS Make 22 (white) (round bottom, pointed top) 6-bead basic, 9 rows (Reduce to 2 wires, and twist.) STAMENS Make 11 (yellow) a. Leave 3” of bare wire. Make three 1/2” Continuous Loops. b. Leave 3” of wire, and cut. LEAVES Make 1 (green) a. Leave 1’ of bare wire. Make one 16-bead loop. b. Thread the 1” of bare wire through the loop, and pull it tight. Thread it through again, and trim the short wire close to the loop. c. Push 4 beads up tight against the loop. d. Make 2 more 16-bead loops. Push forward another 4 beads. Repeat until you have completed a total of 17 loops with 4-bead spacers between the pairs of loops.

Dutchman's Breeches

1 hank of white 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of light green 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge beading wire, colored to match the beads 30 gauge assembly wire 18” 16-gauge stern wire 1/2” green floral tape

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e. Leave 2 beads on the wire, measure 3” of bare wire, and cut. Make 2 (green) Make these in exactly the same manner. However, in step d., make a total of 15 loops. ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the 18” stem wire.

2. Put two petals together, front sides facing, and lightly twist the wires. Open the petals to form a

flat (“T”) position. Where they are joined, insert a 3-loop stamen through the petals, so that one bare

wire goes between the first two beaded rows of each petal. Twist the stamen wire once or twice tight

against the back of the petals. Hold all the petal and stamen wires together, twist tightly, and tape.

3. Hold a thin, flat object (such as a wooden ruler) with the edge against the center back of a petal.

Fold both sides of the petal back sharply, and pinch them. Repeat the procedure on the second petal.

Bend both petals backwards toward the stem.

4. Open the sepal loops so that 1 loop is back against each petal and the center one point's straight

outward. Repeat until you have completed all 11 blossoms.

5. Using assembly wire, attach one blossom to the tip of the stem wire. Place the next blossom at a

distance, so that its sepal fits right into the V-shape of the previous one, and wire it in place.

Continue until all blossoms have been wired to the stem.

6. Lightly arch the stem wire. Pull the blossoms out and down to alternate sides of the wire.

7. Stack the 3 leaves with the bases together. Twist the wires, and tape. Fan the pieces slightly so

they still have the appearance of a single leaf. Pinch the uppermost loops flat. Bend them towards the

tip to create a tapered effect. Tape this assembly 1” below the lowest blossom.

8. If you feel that your bouquet needs more greenery at its base, make and add more leaves. Tape

them at the same level as the first.

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LEAVES (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (green): one-bead basic, 9 rows.

Reduce each to one wire. Make 2 (green): one-bead basic, 11 rows.



Reduce each to one wire. ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly, tape the stem wire.

2· Using assembly wire, attach the pair of small leaves to the tip of the stem wire.

3· Add the next largest set of leaves 1/2" below and at a 90-degree angle from the first.

4· Add the next largest set of leaves 114" below and at a 90-degree angle from the second.

S· Drop down 1" and add the rest of the leaves at 1" intervals in the same manner.

6· Use floral tape to cover the entire stem again.

Eucalyptus 1 hank copper-lined light green 11/0 seed beads 26-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge paddle wire (assembly) 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Petals (pink) Make 40 (round top, pointed bottom) 4 bead basic, 9 rows a. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Sepals (pink) Make 40 4, Continuous Loops a. Leave 2 inches of bare wire.

b. Using 1 inch of beads per loop, make 3, Continuous Loops, leaving a tiny bit of bare wire between loops. Add 1 more loop, using 1½ inch of beads for the last loop.

c. Leave 2 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Stamens (pink on white wire) Make 20 Twisted Stamens

Fireweed Materials Needed 2 hanks of pink, 11/0 seed beads ½ hank of light green, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of white, 11/0 seed beads 24 or 26 gauge beading wire (pink, green and white) 30 gauge beading wire (white) 30 gauge assembly wire 2, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires Light green floral tape Light green, untwisted, embroidery floss (optional)

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a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Using 7 beads, make a single loop. c. Twist the wire for ¾ inches. d. Leave ¾ inches of bare wire and make another 7 bead loop. e. Twist the wires until there is no space between the first and second stamen. f. Repeat, as above, until you have 4 stamens. g. Leave 2 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Pistil (white) Make 10 a. Cut 8 inches of 30 gauge, white wire. b. Place 5 beads, 3 inches from the end, on the wire.

c. Skipping the first bead, thread one end of the wire back through the other 4 beads. Pull tight. d. Put another 5 beads on the long end of the wire. Place them next to the part just completed.

e. Thread back through the last 4 beads. Repeat until you have 4 “flares”. f. Put 10 beads on each of the 2 ends. g. Twist the wires and the 10 bead portions.

Buds (pink) Make 4 Crossover Loops a. Leave 2 inches of bare wire. b. Using 1 inch of beads, make a 4 row, Crossover Loop. c. Leave 2 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Make 4 Crossover Loops a. Leave 2 ½ inches of bare wire. b. Using 1 ½ inches of beads, make a 4-row, Crossover Loop. c. Leave 2 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Leaves (green) Make 6 (pointed top, pointed bottom) 3 inch basic, 7 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace each leaf, once across the center.

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Assembly

1. Using assembly wire, tightly bind the 2 stem wires together. Lightly tape them with floral tape and

set aside.

2. Matching the bases, lightly, twist together 1 pistil with 2 stamen groups.

3. Position 4 petals below the stamens and secure with assembly wire.

4. Pinch the loops closed on the sepals.

5. Place a sepal group, directly below the petals and twist all of the wires together tightly.

6. Use floral tape (and floss) to over 1 inch of the flower (and bud) stems, closet to the beads.

7. Arrange the petals so there is a gap at the bottom of the flower, allowing the longest sepal to

show.

8. Use assembly wire to attach 2 small buds to the top of the stem wire.

9. Wind down ¾ inch and attach the remaining small buds, ¾ inches apart, to either side of the stem.

10. Wind down ¾ inch and attach 2 large buds, ¾ inches apart, to the front and back of the stem.

11. Wind down ¾ inch and attach the remaining large buds, ¾ inches apart, to either side of the

stem.

12. Wind down ¾ inch and attach the flowers, ¾ inches apart, down and around the stem.

13. Wind down ¾ inch and attach 4 leaves, ¾ inches apart, down and around the stem.

14. Strategically place the 2 remaining leaves among the lower flowers.

15. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover the entire stem.

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FLOWERS Make 9 (blue) a. Leave 4” of bare wire. Make five 3-row 1” Continuous Crossover Loops. b. Leave 4’ of bare wire, and cut. Don’t twist or tape. BUDS Make 3 (blue) a. Leave 411 of bare wire. Make two 8-bead Continuous Loops. b. Measure 4” of wire, and cut. Make 3 (blue) a. Leave 4” of bare wire. Make two 12-bead Continuous Loops. b. Measure 4” of wire, and cut. Make 3 (blue) a. Leave 4” of bare wire. Make two 16-bead Continuous Loops. b. Measure 4” of wire, and cut.

Flax, Common 1/2 hank of light blue, 11/0 seed beads 5 strands of medium green, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 26 gauge gold beading wire (stamens) 12 inches of 16 gauge stern wire 1/2 green floral tape

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STAMENS Make 9 (yellow beads on gold beading wire) a. Measure 4” of bare wire. Make five 1/2” Continuous Loops of wire containing 1 bead per loop. b. Measure 4” of wire, and cut. c. Holding the bead at the top of the loop, twist each ioop into a tight stalk. SEPALS Make 9 (green) a. Leave 4” of bare wire. Make four 8-bead Continuous Loops. b. Measure 4” of wire, and cut. LEAVES Make 18 (green) a. Leave 1” bare wire. Measure 1” of beads. b. Make a single loop. Twist, but don’t tape. c. Pinch the loop closed. Make 9 (green) a. Leave 1” bare wire. Measure 1 1/2” of beads. b. Make a single loop. Twist, but don’t tape. e. Pinch the ioop closed. Make 12 (green) a. Leave 1” bare wire. Measure 2” of beads. b. Make a single loop. Twist, but don’t tape. c. Pinch loop closed. ASSEMBLY 1. Lightly tape the stem wire.

2. Put a stamen group in the center of each flower. Pull the wires down tight. Twist all 4 wires

(stamen and flower) together. Cut a length of floral tape to 1/4” wide. Beginning at the blossom, tape

down 1”. Add a small leaf, and tape down 1”. Add a medium-sized leaf. Tape down one inch. Set

aside.

3. Cup a sepal assembly around each of the 9 buds. Pull the pieces tight against each other.

Twist all 4 wires (bud and sepal) together. Tape down one inch. Add a small leaf, and tape down 2”.

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4. Hold 1 bud and 1 flower together. Twist the bare portion of the wires, and tape down 1/2”. Repeat

with the remaining pieces (9 units).

5. Hold 3 units together. Twist the bare portion of the wires, and tape down 1/2”. Add 2 large leaves,

and tape down 1/2”. Repeat twice more for 3 large units.

6. Tape one large unit to the top of the stem wire. Tape down “, and add the second. Tape down I”,

and add the third. Tape down the rest of the steal, adding large leaves at 1/2” intervals. Bend the

large and small stems until most of the blossoms are at approximately the same level and the branch

has a lifelike appearance.

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PETALS (round top, round bottom) Make 18 (petal color): l0-bead basic, seven rows. 1· Begin rows 1 and 2 as usual.

2·After completing row 2, wrap the beaded wire another half-turn around the top basic. Allow this wrap to go 1/4" upward on the basic wire. 3·Add eight beads to the top of the basic wire. 4· Ignore the bottom half of the petal and complete six rows on the top portion only. 5. On row 7, bring the beads down to the break, crease it with your fingernail, and proceed all the way to the bottom to finish, as shown (Figure 48). 6. Reduce to one wire, and twist.

BUDS (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (petal color): l6-bead basic, nine rows. Make 1 (petal color): l2-bead basic, seven rows. Make 1 (petal color): eight-bead basic, five rows. Make 1 (green): seven-bead basic, five rows.

Freesia 1 hank petal-colored 11/0 seed beads 1/2 strand green 11/0 seed beads 18 yellow 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge beading wire 30-gauge lacing/assembly wire (match wire to bead color as closely as possible) 18", 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape

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1· Leave three wires on each of the buds and twist. 2· Twist the entire petal into a spiral. 3·Use ¼” floral tape (1/2” tape cut in half lengthwise) to tape down approximately 1" of each stem.

STAMENS (continuous twisted loops on lacing wire) Make 3 (yellow) as follows:

1. Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Position a single bead and twist the wire for 112 ". 3· Position the next bead 112" from the first stamen and twist 4. Continue, in this manner, until you have six stamens. 5·End with 21(2" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist end wires together.

ASSEMBLY 1· Lightly tape the stem wire.

2· Cut 5" to 6" of lacing wire.

3· Leave a 1" tail of wire and secure the lacing wire in the "break" of the first petal Working on the

reverse sides and in one continuous action, lace across the "breaks" of a total of six petals. Since the

tops are larger than the bottoms, overlap the tops, one to the front, one to the back, one to the front,

and so on, as shown. Make sure that the edges of the lower portions are laced tightly together. Do

not cut the lacing wire.

4· Bring the two ends of the lacing wire together, reverse sides of the petals facing outward, tightly

twist them together, and trim to 1/4". Tuck the end between petals.

5· Push a pen or pencil down through the center of the group until the pointed end is even with the

bottom of the petals. Use this to flatten and shape the lower portion of the flower into a tube.

6· With the pencil still in place, twist the wires for 1/2".

7 • Drop a stamen group down through the top Pull the twisted wire down through the bottom. Wrap

it around and down the flower stem several times.

8· Taper the bulk of the stem by cutting the remaining wires to different lengths.

9. Use 1/4" floral tape to tape down I" of the stem (1/2” floral tape cut in half lengthwise).

10· Allow the three inner petals to remain slightly upright. Flare the three outer petals downward.

11· Complete the remaining two flowers in the same manner.

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12· Bend each of the flower and bud stems 90 degrees: small buds 1/4" from the beads; medium

buds 3/4" from the beads; and the flower stems 1/2" from the beads.

13· Use a continuous length of assembly wire to attach the buds (smallest to largest) and flowers to

the stem. Place the green bud at the tip and allow approximately 1/2" between buds. Between the

large bud and the first flower (and between flowers) allow at least 1" of stem.

14· Cover all assembly areas with floral tape. It is easier to tape between the flowers if you use 1/4"

tape.

15· Tape the lower stem.

16. Lace all six petals together, without gaps across the break.

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INNER PETALS Make 8 (petal or contrasting color) (round top, round bottom) 4-bead basic, 5 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 10 (petal or contrasting color) 3-bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 12 (petal or contrasting color) 2-bead basic, 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. OUTER PETALS Make 8 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 3/4’ basic. 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist.

Fuchsia, Hanging 1 1/2 hanks of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads (If you use 2 colors, the ratio of petal to contrasting color is 50/50.) 1 1/2 hanks of light green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge beading wire , in colors to match the beads 30 gauge assembly wire 3, 18” pieces of 18 gauge stern wire 1/2” green floral tape 1/2” colored floral tape or silk floss to match the large petals

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BUDS Make 3 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) (DON’T cut top basic wire) 3-bead basic, 5 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist Make 3 (petal color) 4-bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. LEAVES Make 2 (green) (seed pods) (pointed top, round bottom) 1/2” basic, 8 rows Leave 3 wires, twist, and tape. Make 2 (green) 3/4” basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires, twist, and tape. Make 6 (green) 1” basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires, twist and tape. PISTIL AND STAMENS Make 7 (petal color) a. Cut 4” of bead wire. b. Add 1 bead to the center. c. Fold in half, and twist the entire length. Make 1 (petal color) a. Cut 5” of bead wire. b. Add 3 beads to the center. c. Fold in half, and twist the entire length. ASSEMBLY I. Lightly tape the 3 stem wires.

2. Using assembly wire, attach the pistil and 7 stamens about 1/2’ from the bottom of one of the stem

wires. (This flower is upside down.)

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3. One at a time, and still using assembly wire, attach 4 small petals with the wrong sides facing the

stamens. Keeping each row tight against the previous one, add 5 medium petals and then 6 large

round petals in exactly the same manner.

4. Next, with the wrong side facing out, add 4 large pointed petals. Wrap tightly.

5. About 1/2” above the last petals, trim all the wires to the same length. Tape and bead over 1/2” of

the wires. Or tightly wrap the bundle with matching silk floss.

6. Using green tape, make a neat line around the top of the bundle. Set this aside, and repeat the

procedure to assemble the next blossom.

7. (Bud) Using the 3 small bud petals, hold the tips together, and twist the top basic wires. Cut the

top basic twist to 1/2”, and bend it down between the petals. Cup the petals. Bring the bottoms

together, twist, and tape. Create the large bud in the same manner.

8. Using the smallest green leaves, twist the beads into a spiral, and tape the stems.

9. On the bottom of the last 18” of stem wire, use assembly wire to attach the 2 buds and the 2

smaller green leaves (the buds hanging down, leaves facing up). Tape over the assembly wire, and

tape up the stem.

10. Hold all three large stems together. Position them so that the buds are 3” below the first flower

and the second flower is 1” above the first.

11. Move up 3”, add 2 leaves (facing up), and wire all the stems together.

12. Wire up 3”, and add 2 leaves and the 2 seedpods. Wire them in place. Wire up another 3”.

Position the last 2 leaves, and wire the rest of the stem. Tape over the entire stem. (fig. 26).

13. Cup all of the small petals toward the stamens, and bend the large petals upwards.

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PETALS Make 2 (center petals) (white) (round top, round bottom) 3-bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 6 (white) (round top, round bottom) 5-bead basic, 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 6 (white) (round top, round bottom) 8-bead basic, 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 6 (white) (round top, round bottom) 12-bead basic, 11 rows (Reduce to 1 wire.) Reduce to 1 wire and twist. SMALL LEAVES WITH SEPALS Make 3 (medium green) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 8-bead basic, 7 rows, and 2 loops a. After completing all 7 rows, add two 2” single loops to the base of each petal.

Gardenia 1 hank of white, 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of medium green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of dark green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30gauge assembly wire 1, 18” piece of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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b. Pinch the loops closed. These will act as the sepals. c. Reduce to 2 wires, and twist. LEAVES Make 3 (dark green) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 12-head basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 3 (dark green) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 16-bead basic, 11 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY


2. Begin with the 2 center petals. Fold each sharply backwards, lengthwise. Hold them with the folds

together to form a bud, and twist the wires.

3. Use assembly wire to attach the 6 small petals directly below, letting each petal slightly overlap

the previous one. Bend the tips back, but leave the petals upright.

4. Add the 6 medium petals, and then add the 6 large petals in the same manner. Bend the tips hack,

but bend all of these down into a more “open” position.

5. Directly below the bloom, add the three leaf-sepal pieces. Position them so that a sepal is centered

under each petal.

6. Drop down the stem 1”, and add the 3 small leaves, all at the same level.

7. Drop down another inch, and add the 3 large leaves.

8. Tape over all exposed wires.

Note: If you use this as a shrub, add 1” and 2” 4-row Crossover Loops, twisted into spirals, as buds.

Make both in medium green.

The plant on page 3 is constructed from 13 separate stems. Three are flowers, five are large buds,

and five are small buds. Each stem has sepals and nine leaves.

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FLOWERS (loops) Make 18 (red) as follows: 1. Leave 6" of bare wire.

2. Using 1" of beads for the first loop; make five four-row crossover loops. (To make flowers with larger petals, you can make four three-row continuous loops.) 3· End with 6" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4· Bring one of the end wires up between the first two petals made and then back down between the last two petals made. 5· Put two yellow beads on the other wire end and bring the wire across the top of the flower. Center the yellow beads, pull the wire down on the other side of the flower, hold the two wires together, and twist.

BUDS (crossover loops) Make 10 (green) as follows: 1. Leave 6" of bare wire.

2. Use 1" of beads for the first loop, make one four-row crossover loop.

Geranium 1 ½, hanks green 11/0 seed beads 1 hank pale yellow or white 11/0 seed beads ½ hank red, pink, salmon, or white 11/0 seed beads (increase to 1 hank for larger flowers) 24-gauge colored beading wire 30-gauge gold wire 30-gauge green paddle wire (lacing and assembly) 5", 16-gauge stem wire 13", 16-gauge stem wire ½ " green floral tape

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3· End with 6" bare wire, cut from the spool, twist the wire ends, and tape the 1" closest to the beads.

Make 4 (red and green) as follows: 1. Leave 6" of bare wire.

2· Using 1" of beads for the first loop, make one four-row crossover loop. Use red beads to make the first loop and green beads for the crossover. 3· End with 6" bare wire, cut from the spool, twist the ends, and tape the 1" closest to the beads.

LEAVES (round top, round bottom) Note: All nine of the leaves are made the same; however, each leaf is two rows larger than the previous one. After the green rows listed, each leaf has four rows of randomly mixed yellow and green beads, followed by two rows of solid yellow. Make 1 (green and yellow): one-bead basic, 19 rows.

1. Begin by making your basic wire with two large basic loops. Do this by making the regular basic wire and loop with one full twist at the joint. 2. Form the second basic loop and wrap the wire once around the basic wire. Use pliers to flatten the twisted area as much as possible. 3.Use green beads for rows 1 through 13, but after row 3, cut one of the basic loops open at the bottom and pull the other loop out of the way 4· Continue making rows at the bottom of the leaf by wrapping around the nearest cut wire and reverse directions. This will form the notch at the bottom as shown (Figure 40). ' 5. After row 13, measure about 3 feet of bare wire and cut from spool. 6· Randomly mix green and yellow beads for rows 14 through 17. 7.'Make rows 18 and 19 yellow. 8. When completed, bring the bare wire along the underside of the edge of the notch to the stem. 9. Wrap once around the stem, measure to the same length as the remaining basic loop, and cut. Cut open one of the basic loops and continue beading, using the single wires instead of the basic loop. 10·Bend the cut basic wires along the top of the notch edge to the center. 11· Put enough green and yellow beads on each of these to match the edges of the notch. 12· Push the ends through the leaf and join them with the stem wires.

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13· Twist all of the wires together and tape. 14·Trim and bend the top basic, as usual. 15· Lace the leaf. 16·Cut about 24" of 30-gauge gold wire. 17· In the center of the "Y," attach the end of the wire to the outer row of beads. 18· Put seven yellow beads on the wire. 19·Skip six beads on the outer row and thread the wire around the outer row to secure. 20· Put seven more beads on the wire and proceed in the previous manner to apply scallops around the entire leaf.

Make 1 (green and yellow): one-bead basic, 21 rows.

Same instructions as with the first leaf, except that rows 1 through 15 are green (step 3). Make 1 (green and yellow): one-bead basic, 23 rows.

Same instructions as with the first leaf, except that rows 1 through 17 are green (step 3) Make 1 (green and yellow): one-bead basic, 25 rows.




Same instructions as with the first leaf, except that rows 1 through 25 are green (step 3) Make 1 (green and yellow): one-bead basic, 33 rows.

Same instructions as with the first leaf, except that rows 1 through 27 are green (step 3). Make 1 (green and yellow): one-bead basic, 35 rows. Same instructions as with the first leaf, except that rows 1 through 29 are green (step 3).

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ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly tape the stem wires.

2· Gather all of the bud pieces together, making sure that the tops are even and the red buds are in

the center of the group. About 3/4” from the buds, wrap assembly wire around the bundle, twist all

of the wires together, and tape.

3· Gather flowers into groups of three and twist together 1" from the flowers.

4· Gather all of the groups together and position them so that they form a half-sphere.

5· Bring the wires together and twist. Use assembly wire to attach this grouping to the 5" stem wire.

6· Thin the twisted wires, if necessary, and tape the entire stem.

7· Beginning at the top of the stem wire, use assembly wire to attach the smallest leaf. Allow 2" to

3" of the leaf's stem to extend beyond the tip.

8. Wrap the assembly wire about 3/4" down the stem and add the next largest leaf. Continue down

the stem, adding all the leaves, the flowers, and the buds at attractive heights.

9. Tape the entire stem, starting at the base of the smallest leaf.

Create interest and realism with a subtle variation in bead colors,

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PETALS Make 3 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 6-head basic, 21 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. Make 6 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 6-bead basic, 19 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals.

Gladiola 3 hanks of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of contrasting-color, 11/0 seed beads (for the stamens). 1/2 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge wire (for the pistil and stamens) 18' of 20 gauge stern wire (to stiffen leaves) 30 gauge assembly wire 24" of 1/8" stem rod 1/2green floral tape

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Make 6 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 6-bead basic, 17 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. Make 6 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 6-bead basic, 15 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. Make 6 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 6-bead basic, 13 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. Make 3 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 6-head basic, 11 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. BUDS Make 2 (petal color) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 6-bead basic, 11 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (petal color) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 6-bead basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (green) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 1” basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 1 (green) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 3/4” basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist.

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PISTIL Make 5 (petal color and contrasting color) a. Cut 8” of 30 gauge wire. Thread 6 beads (petal color) onto the wire, and center them. b. Thread one end of the wire back through 5 beads, skipping the one closest to the end of the wire that you are using. c. Add 6 beads to the wire, and thread back through the 5 heads furthest from the tip. d. Do this once more. Bring the 2 wires together. Slide 1” of beads (contrasting color) onto the two combined wires (fig. 33). STAMENS Make 15 (contrasting color) a. Cut 6” of 34-gauge wire. Place 1 1/4” beads onto the wire. b. Thread back through all skipping the one closest to the end of the wire that you are using. c. Twist the stamens together in groups of 3. SEPALS Make 20 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 6-bead basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist.

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LEAF Make 1 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 14” basic, 9 rows a. After measuring the basic row, stiffen the leaf with Stem Stiffening Method 1. b. Leave 3 wires and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the stem rod.

2. 3 green buds—Lightly fold each green bud petal in half, lengthwise. Add 2 sepals, twist the

wires, and tape.

3. 2 petal-color buds—Lightly fold the colored bud petals in half lengthwise. Matching the sizes,

put 2 bud petals together with edges interlocking, add 2 sepals, twist the wires, and tape.

4. Flowers—Put 1 pistil and 3 stamens together, and twist the wires.

Position the 3 smallest petals around the pistil-stamen group, and wrap twice with assembly wire.

Add 3 of the next largest petals, and wrap again with assembly wire. Twist all of the wires together,

trim them to 2 1/2”, and tape. Repeat this process until all 5 flowers are completed.

5. Without cutting the assembly wire between items, use it to attach the smallest green bud to the tip

of the stem. Drop down 1 1/2” and (directly below the first) add another green bud, leaving 1” of

taped bud stem free.

6. Continue by adding the last green bud, the last 2 colored buds (smallest first), the flowers

(smallest to largest), and the leaf in the same manner

7. Tape the entire stem. Slightly adjust the flowers and buds (one right, one left) down the entire

length.

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SEEDS (loops) Make 25 (gold, tan, or green) as follows:

1· After stringing the beads, leave 1" of bare wire. (This is the stem end.) 2· Make a single loop using1" of beads. 3·Twist the wire closed, using a full one-and-a-half twist, tight against the beads. 4· Lightly pinch the loop closed. 5· Measure enough beads to go up the front of the loop, as if you were making a three-row crossover loop 6· Measure an extra 2 1/2" of bare wire and cut it from the spool 7· From back to front, thread the 2 1/2" bare wire through the loop. 8· Using pliers, pull the wire tight and up toward the top

STEM Make 1 (gold wire) as follows:

1·Cut seven 36"-long pieces of gold wire. 2· Holding the wires together, fold them in half. 3· Loop the fold over a stable object. (A nail placed in a board works well.)

Grain 2 or 3 strands gold*, tan, or green 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge gold wire 30-gauge gold wire (assembly) *The picture shown is made with two strands of beads. If you would like a longer seed head, simply make more seeds and assemble in the same manner.

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4· Using a pair of locking pliers or hemostats, clamp the cut ends, tug firmly, and smoothly twist the wire to form a tight coil. This twisting can also be done by clamping the cut ends and using a slow-speed electric drill. ASSEMBLY

1· Set aside five seeds for the bottom row.

2· Matching the bottom of the loops to the top of the stem, use 30-gauge wire to secure two seeds to

the tip of the stem.

3· Drop down 1/4" and secure two more.

4· Leaving 1/4" between rows, add four rows of three seeds each, and then add a row of four seeds.

5· Use the reserved five seeds for the last row. However, when securing this row, keep your 30-

gauge assembly wire very close to the beads. Do not cut it from the spool.

6· Pull the bottom row of seeds down so that they are pointing toward the bottom of the stem.

7 • Using needle nose pliers, grab each wire that is extending down the stem and pull them very

tightly upward, between the seeds of the last row.

8· Use the pliers to pinch these wires firmly against the stem.

9· Bring the assembly wire up and use several firm wraps to secure these bent wires. Finish by

wrapping several times around one of the seed stems of the next-to-the-last four-seed row, as shown

10· Trim all of these wires even with the base of the beads of the four-seed row.

11· Pull the bottom row back into position. Arch the top wires and cut to attractive lengths.

12. Mount the bottom seeds upside-down, push them up into position, and trim.

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PETALS Make 5 (petal color) (flat top, pointed bottom) 1-bead basic, 23 rows a. Use 8 beads each for rows 2 and 3. b. Push the top down tight against the center bead, forming a short, flat, sideways oval. c. After row 3, begin forming the pointed bottom. Keep the top flat by continuously pushing the top beads down tight against the previous row (fig. 34). d. Leave 3 wires, and twist. e. Lace all of the petals. STAMENS Make 10 (yellow) a. Cut 6” of wire b. Fold it in half, and add 1 yellow bead to the center. c. Twist the entire length. LEAVES Make 4 (green) (pointed top, pointed bottom) 8-head basic, 15 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. After the leaves are completed, tape the leaf stems with 1/2” green floral tape.

Hibiscus 1 hank of pink, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of dark green, 11/0 seed beads 10 yellow beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 18” of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape 1/2” brown floral tape

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c. Lace all of the leaves. ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the stem wire with brown floral tape.

2. Gather all of the stamens together with the top beads even. Pinch tightly 1/2” from the beads.

Twist all of the bottom wires together. Use assembly wire to attach this group to the end of the

brown stem, leaving 1 3/4" of the stamen assembly above the stem.

3. Attach all 5 of the petals, one at a time, making sure to overlap slightly on one side only. Trim the

exposed wires to different lengths, and tape down the stem.

4. Make a circle with your thumb and forefinger. Push the flower down into the circle to form a

trumpet shape. Push the centers of the petals outward to widen the center of the trumpet. Flare the

petal tips outward. Spread the top 1/2” of the stamen assembly into a starburst.

5. Wrinkle the edges of the leaves slightly. Use assembly wire to attach the leaves to the stem at 1

1/4” intervals on alternate sides of the stem. Be sure to leave about 1/2” of the green, taped wire

showing.

6. Re-tape the entire main stem with brown tape. Rub the stem to seal the wax.

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Pinecone (brown) 1. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. 2. Using 12 beads for the center loop, make 20, 2-row Continuous Loops. 3. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. 4. Using floral tape, lightly tape the stem wire. 5. Beginning as close to the tip as possible, wrap the Continuous Loops down the stem wire for 1 to 1 1/2 inches. 6. Wrap the remaining end wires down the stem. Pine Branches (green) Make 2 1. Leave 2 inches of bare wire. 2. Using 1 inch of beads per loop, make 21 Continuous Loops. 3. Leave 2 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. 4. Fold the piece in half and twist the entire length.

Holiday Pin Materials Needed 2 strands of brown or brown mix, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 or 26 gauge beading wire 3 inches of 20 or 22 gauge stem wire 1/2 inch brown, or green floral tape, cut in half lengthwise (1/4 inch) 1, pin back containing 2 or 3 holes Ribbon (optional)

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5. Flatten the branch by bending the loops to alternate sides. 6. Twist the stem wires of the 2 branches together. 7. Place the pinecone in the "V" of the branches and lightly tape the stems together. Attaching the Pin 1. Open the pin and gently push the stem all the way through the lower hole. 2. Bend the wire and tread it back through the upper hole. Use pliers to pull the stem tight and flatten it against the pin. 3. If necessary, use floral tape to repair skid marks on the stem. 4. Attach optional ribbon by wrapping once or twice around the pin. (a bow for the ladies, an inverted "V" for the gentlemen)

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BELLY (slightly pointed top, slightly pointed bottom) Make 1 as follows:

1- Cut approximately 3 feet of beading wire. 2 - Form a regular basic wire and basic loop. 3 - Working one row at a time, add beads in the sequence that follows, remembering that you may have to add or subtract to accommodate your "style" and still maintain the pattern

Row 1: (basic row) four red, six white, 10 green Row 2: six red, six white, 10 green Row 3: 11 green, five white, eight red Row 4: 11 red, five white, 14 green Row 5: 18 green, four white, 12 red Row 6: 17 red, three white, 18 green Row 7: 21 green, three white, 15 red Row 8: 20 red, two white, 21 green Row 9: 25 green, two white, 20 red

4- Do not cut the top basic wire. 5-Reduce bottom to one wire and twist. 6. Bend the basic loop.

Hummingbird 4 strands iridescent or copper-lined green 11/0 seed beads 3 strands gray or silver 11/0 seed beads 1/2-strand white 11/0 seed beads 1/2-strand red 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge green beading wire 30-gauge green lacing wire (lacing and assembly) 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire Black floss and/or black floral tape Krazy® Glue (optional)

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BACK AND TAIL (slightly pointed top, slightly pointed bottom) Make 1 (green/gray): l 1/8” basic, 15 rows.

1 - Complete rows 1 through 3 as usual and then after completing row 3, bend the basic loop backwards 45 degrees 2 - Proceed through row 13. 3 - For row 14, measure enough green beads to complete the row 1/2" short of the top basic wire. 4- Measure another 24" of bare wire and cut from spool. 5. Add 2" of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray 6-Add two green beads and 1 3/4” of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray 7 - Add two green beads and 1 1/2" of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray. (This should finish the row. If not, move on to the next loop and then finish the row). 8 - Add two green beads and 1 1/4” of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray 9 - Add two green beads and l 1/2” of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray 1 0 - Add two green beads and 1 3/4” of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray 11 - Add two green beads and 2" of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray. 12-Add enough green beads to complete the row, reduce to one wire, and twist. 13 - Do not cut the top basic wire.

WINGS (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (green and gray): 1" basic, five rows (green with gray loops)

1. Complete rows 1 through 3 as usual.

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2. Measure 24" of bare wire and cut from spool. 3. For row 4, make the wing feathers using the same method used on the tail with two green beads spaced between measured loops of gray beads in the following pattern:

Loop 1: Add two green beads and 1" of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 2: Add two green beads and 1 1/8" of gray beads and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 3: Add two green beads and 1 1/8” gray and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 4: Add two green beads and 1 1/4" gray and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 5: Add two green beads and 1 3/8" gray and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 6: Add two green beads and 1 1/2" gray and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 7: Add two green beads and 1 5/8' gray and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 8: Add two green beads and 1 3/4" gray and make a loop, using only the gray. Loop 9: Add two green beads and 2" gray and make a loop, using only the gray Loop 10: Add two green beads and 2 1/8" gray and make a loop, using only the gray Complete the row.

4· Row 5, use all green beads. 5· Leave three wires, twist, and lace the wing across the green portion only

ASSEMBLY

1· Leaving a 2" "tail" of lacing wire on both sides, lace the belly piece once across the red portion

and once across the green portion. Trim the belly stem to 1 1/4”.

2· Hold the belly with right side facing you. Gently curve the red portion toward you and the green

portion backwards.

3. Shape the back-and-tail piece and hold it against the belly. Note the position where the lacing

wires of the belly meet the edges of the back-and-tail piece. Set the belly aside.

4· Leaving a 2" "tail" of lacing wire, lace the back-and-tail piece at both places where it had matched

up to the lacing wires on the belly piece Lace once across the tail. Trim the stem to 1 1/4".

5· Again, using the belly piece to measure, determine how far apart the wings should be and twist

them together.

Note: The bottom beads of the wings, when spread apart, should touch the outer edges of the "red-

meets- white" portion of the belly, as shown

6.Trim the twisted wing wires to 1/2”.

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7· With the cut wires and the "feathers" facing upward toward the tip, use assembly wire to securely

attach the wings to the top 1/2" of the stem wire. Optional: Put a drop of glue on the assembly area

and set aside to dry.

8· With wrong sides up and positioned tip-to-tip, match the top basic wire of the belly to the top

basic

wire of the back-and-tail piece. Twist the top basic wires together and trim to 1/2".

9· Gently fold the body portions closed over the wings.

1 o· Position the body so that the wings are at the "red-meets-white" portion on the body.

11· Use assembly wire to securely attach the wires of the body parts to the stem. If this is bulky, trim

the wires so that they will lay flat against the stem. Optional: Put a drop of glue on the assembly area

and set aside to dry.

12· Twist the corresponding "tails" of lacing wire together to lash the sides closed. Trim the twisted

lacing wires to 1/2” and tuck them inside the body.

13· Position and attach eyes, if desired.

14· Use black floral tape and floss to cover the 1 1/4” of the assembly area.

15· Place a slight bend at the end of the birds "beak" and position his wings.

16· To keep him "fed," assemble and attach your favorite flower on the same stem, just below the tip

of his beak.

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FLOWERS Make 26 (petal color) a. Leave 2’ of bare wire. Using 2” of beads per loop, make six 3-row Crossover Loops. Be sure to pinch the loops closed before beading up the front and down the back. (Remember, on a 3-row Crossover Loop, there is bare wire down the back of each petal.) b. Once completed, leave 3” of hare wire, and cut. Bring the 3” end across the bottom, up between the first two petals made, and then down between the last two petals made. Pull it tight. c. Intending to form an “X’S in the center of the flower, bring the end back up between two of the side petals, add 1 yellow bead, and bring the wire hack down on the opposite side. d. Twist the wires, and tape them lightly with floral tape that has been cut to 1/4” width. e. Halfway along the length of the petals, bend them outward. Then pull them all toward the center to form a trumpet shape.

Hyacinth 2 hanks of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 26 yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge green assembly wire 4, 9” pieces of 20 gauge stem wire (for stiffening leaves) 2, 12” pieces of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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LEAVES Make 4 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 6” basic, 7 rows a. Use Stem Stiffening Method 1 to stiffen each leaf. b. Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the stem wires together.

2. Using assembly wire, attach a single flower to the end of the stem. Make sure that the beaded

portion touches the end of tile stem wire. Wrap the wire clown about 3/4”. Trim the excess flower

wire, but DONT cut the assembly wire.

3. Bend each of the remaining flower stems about 3/8” from the blossoms. Hold the bent portion of

the next flower against the stem. Wire it in place so that the edges of the petals just barely touch

those of the top flower. Attach 4 more flowers at this level.

4. Wire down about 1”, and trim the flower stems. Add another row of 5 flowers at this level.

Continue in the same manner until all of the flowers have been used.

5. After wrapping the last row, lightly wrap the assembly wire down the stem for another 3 1/2”.

Wire all 4 leaves in place with their bases even.

6. Cut the leaf wires all at different lengths, and continue wrapping the assembly wire to the bottom

of the stem.

7. Beginning tightly below the bottom row of flowers, use the remaining green beads to bead the

stem. End 1” below the leaves. Tape over any visibly exposed assembly wire.

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FLOWERETS Make 30 (petal color) a. Leave 5” of bare wire. b. Using 7 beads for the first loops, make four Continuous Triple Loops (six rows across). Simply go around the Continuous Double Loop one more time. c. Bring the wire up between the first two petals that you made, and then bring it back down between the last two petals constructed. d. Measure 5” of bare wire, and cut the wire from the spool. e. Intending to form an “X” in the flower’s center with the wire you previously drew across t he top, bring the other cut wire back up between the second and third petals. Put 2 yellow beads on the wire. f. Bring the wire across the top, centering the yellow beads on the top of the flower. Pull the wire down the other side, completing the “X.” g. Pull the wires together, and twist.

Hydrangea 2 hanks of pink or blue, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 18” of 1/8” rod for the stem (or 5, 16 gauge stern wires taped together) 1/2” green floral tape

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LEAVES Make 2 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 4-bead basic, 37 rows a. Leave 3 wires, twist, tape, and lace. b. Make a slight crease down the center of the leaf, and then bend the tip down slightly.

ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the stem rod.

2. Make 5 groups of 4 flowerets each. About 1 1/4” from the flowerets twist the wires and tape

lightly.

3. An inch from the top of the taped area, bend the stems 90 degrees. Use assembly wire to connect

all five groups to the top of the stem rod. (This should look like a wheel with 5 spokes.)

4. Use the remaining 10 flowerets to form a nosegay. Twist and tape the stems, as in the 4 floweret

groups. Drop the nosegay down into the center of the “hub” just constructed. Position the nosegay at

an attractive level. Wire it in place. Tape the assembly area.

5. Wire and tape the first leaf 4” from the flower. Drop down 3” to 4”, and attach the second leaf.

Tape the stem again. Tug the flowerets lightly into position, filling in the empty spaces.

(If there are any large gaps that cannot be filled by repositioning, make 1 or 2 more flowerets,

dropem into the holes, and wire them in place.)

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LEAVES Make 8 (pointed top. round bottom) 1/2” basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 8 (pointed top. round bottom) 3/4” basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 8 (pointed top. round bottom) I” basic, 11 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 12 (pointed top. round bottom) 1” basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist.

Hypoestes 1 1/2 hanks each of light green, and white, 11/0 seed beads (mix well and string using a "bead spinner") 24 gauge, green beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 18” of 16-gauge stern wire, cut in 3 pieces (5”, 6 “, and 7”) 1/2” green floral tape

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ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape all 3 stem wires.

2. Use assembly wire to attach the leaves to the sterns. Attach the smallest leaves on the tip. Attach

the remaining leaves in order of size, using the list below.

3. Assemble 2 leaves at a time, on opposite sides. Turn 90 degrees, drop down about 1/4”, and attach

the next 2 leaves. Tape over assembly wire, Join the three stems together, wire, all and tape.

Leaves per stem:

Small Stem—4 small, 4 medium

Medium Stem—2 small, 2 medium. 6 large

Large stem—2 small, 2 medium, 2 large, 12 extra large

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PETALS Make 3 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 1/2" basic, 21 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. Make 3 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 3/4" basic, 19 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. c. When completed, use Stem Stiffening Method 2 on the petals. Make 3 (petal color) (round top, pointed bottom) 1 1/2” basic, 7 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. Lace all of the petals.

Iris 1 1/4 hanks of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 strand of yellow, matte, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of green, 10/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 22-gauge green floral wire (for the leaves) * 30 gauge assembly wire 18” of 1/8” metal rod (or 4, 16-gauge wires wired together) 1/2” green floral tape * 10/0 beads will usually slide on the 22 gauge wire. If you are using smaller beads or the holes are too small, use a finer gauge wire, and stiffen the leaf using Stew Stiffening Method 1.

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BEARD Make 3 (yellow) a. Leave 3” of bare wire. Make a single loop of 3” of yellow heads. b. Leave 3” of bare wire, cut, and twist. c. Pinch the loop closed, and twist into a spiral. LEAF Make 1 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 8” basic, 9 rows on 22-gauge floral wire Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY


2. Wrinkle the edges of the 3 large and 3 small petals by bending the outer rows (similar to crimping

the edges of a pie crust).

3. Using assembly wire, attach all 3 of the medium petals (the ones that have stiffened stems) to the

top of the stem wire, making sure that the back sides are facing inward. Cup them top to bottom and

side to side. Leave the petals pointed upward. Set aside.

4. Matching the bottoms, lay a beard along the center of the right side of a large petal. Lightly twist

the wires. Use a short piece of wire to tack the heard in place. (Push the wire up from the underside

of the petal, go through just the lower side of the heard loop, about 1/4” from the tip. Thread the wire

back through to the underside of the petal. Twist the 2 ends together, trim to 1/8”, and tuck the wire

out of sight.)

5. Place one of the small petals over the top of the beard, front side down. Match the bottoms, and

twist the three wires. Mold the sides of the small petal around the heard, cocoon fashion. Bend the

tip of the small petal up and hack to reveal about 1/2 of the beard. Repeat with the other 2 sets.

6. Positioning the large petal assemblies below the spaces between the medium petals, use assembly

wire to attach all 3 large petal assemblies to the stem. Cut the exposed petal wires to different

lengths so that they feather down the stem and don’t create a lump. Apply floral tape down the stem.

7. Use assembly wire to attach the leaf at an attractive position, about 7” below the bloom.

8. Tape the stem again. Rub and smooth the tape to seal the wax.

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LEAF

(pointed or round tops, round bottom) (top to sides, 2:1 ratio)

1. Cut 6 inches of 26 gauge wire, hold it in half and set it aside.

2. Cut 12 inches of 30 gauge wire, hold it in half and set it aside.

3. Using a 16 bead basic, complete 3 rows.

4. Using the fold marks as guides, center and wrap the 2 cut wires, once around the leaf,

between the beaded rows and the beaded wire.

5. Place 8 beads on the 26 gauge wire on the right side.

6. Bead to the top of this row and wind around the “right side basic wire.”

Ivy Leaf 3 strands of 11/0 seed beads per large leaf 24 or 26 gauge green wire 30 gauge green wire

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7. Position and crease the beaded wire into the space between the right side and the center.

8. Pull the right side, 30 gauge, wire up the back, pull it down into the crease, down over the

row and thread it to the back. (This is often referred to as “lacing as you go”.)

9. Complete the row to the top basic, as usual.

10. Place 8 beads on the 26 gauge wire on the left side.

11. Position and crease the beaded wire into the space between the left side and the center.

12. Pull the left side, 30 gauge, wire up the back, pull it down into the crease, down over the

row and thread it to the back.

13. Bead to the top of this row and wind around the “left side basic wire.”

14. Bead down to the basic loop.

15. Continue beading around the leaf, lacing as you go.

16. Count your rows straight across the top leaf section.

17. If you make the full sized leaf, it is a good idea to lace an inverted “V” into the completed

bottom section.

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PETALS a. Begin by stringing the entire hank of petal-color beads onto the colored beading wire Leave 3” of bare wire b. Using 1” of beads for each loop, make 14” of Continuous Loops, leaving 3 beads between each loop. c. Continue by making another 14” of Continuous Loops, using 3/4” of beads per loop, with 3 beads between loops. d. Finish with 7” of 1/2” Continuous Loops, again with 3 beads between the loops. Leave 3” of hare wire.

Liatris 1 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 16” of 16 gauge or heavier stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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LEAVES a. String the entire 1/2 hank of green beads onto the green wire. Leave 3” of bare wire. b. Make 6” of Continuous Loops, using 2” of beads per loop and 3 beads between loops. c. Make another 6” of loops, using 3” of heads per loop and the 3 bead spacers.

ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the stern wire.

2. Join the strands of petal loops and leaf loops so that they overlap. (fig. 38)

3. Halfway along the area of the smallest petal loops (about 3 1/2” from the bottom), connect the

length of leaf loops by twisting the bare green wire, closest to the shortest leaf loops, around the

beaded wire (fig. 38).

3. Hold the large petal’s end loop, so that the base is even with the top of the stem wire. Wrap the

un-beaded wire around and down the stem.

4. Begin wrapping the petal loops (with connected leaf loops) around and down the stem by twirling

the stem wire. Keep the rows tight against each other so none of the taped stem shows through. Go

all the way down, until you run out of loops. Then wrap the bare wire around the stern.

5. Cover the bare wire with floral tape.

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1.

BUDS (crossover loops) Make 6 (petal color) as follows: 1 -Leave 2" of bare wire.

2 - Using nine beads for the first loop, make one four-row crossover loop. 3-End with 2" of bare wire, cut from the spool, bring ends together, and twist the two wires smoothly 4- Place four petal-colored beads on the twisted wire, followed by two green beads. 5- For ease in handling, twist the buds together in pairs (three pairs total).

SHORT FLOWERS (crossover loops) Make 12 (petal color) as follows: l. Leave 2" of bare wire.

2. Using nine beads for the first loop, make four three-row Crossover Loops. 3. Pull a bare section of the beaded wire across the top, center of the flower, and continue down the other side. 4. End with 2" bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

Lilac 1 2/3 hanks petal-colored 11/0 seed beads 3/4 hank green 11/0 seed beads 70 yellow beads 24-gauge beading wire 30-gauge green paddle wire (lacing and assembly) 1, 18", 16-gauge stem wire 1/2” Green floral tape 1/2” Brown floral tape

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5. Pull the other cut wire across the top of the flower, perpendicular to the first. Place one yellow bead on the wire, center the bead in the middle of the flower, and pull the wire back down to the bottom. 6. Place six petal-colored and two green beads on each wire. 7. Twist the wires smoothly and add two green beads to the twisted wire. 8. For ease in handling, twist the finished flowers together in pairs (six pairs total).

LONG FLOWERS (crossover loops) Make 64 (petal color) as follows:

1. Leave 2" of bare wire. 2. Using nine beads for the first loop, make four three- row crossover loops. 3. Pull a bare section of the beaded wire across the top, center of the flower, and continue down the other side. 4. End with 2" bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together. 5. Pull the other cut wire across the top of the flower, perpendicular to the first. Place one yellow bead on the wire, center the bead in the middle of the flower, and pull the wire back down to the bottom. 6. Place eight petal-colored and three green beads on each wire. 7. Twist the wires smoothly and add two green beads to the twisted wire. 8. For ease in handling, twist the finished flowers together in pairs (32 total pairs).

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green): 1/4" basic, 17 rows.

1. To form a better point, add an extra bead to the basic wire between the rows. 2· Leave three wires and twist. 3· Tape with green floral tape and lace.

Make 2 (green): 1/4" basic, 21 rows.

1. To form a better point, add an extra bead to the basic wire between the rows. 2. Leave three wires and twist. 3. Tape with green floral tape and lace.

ASSEMBLY

1· Using brown floral tape, lightly tape the stem wire.

2· Secure the assembly wire to the top of the stem.

3· As you spiral the wire down the stem, secure the buds at the top, the short flowers in the center,

and the long flowers at the bottom. It may take three to four pairs to go completely around the stem.

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Make sure, as you move down the stem, the next row of flowers is no more than 3/8" below the

previous row.

4· When all of the flowers are secure, cut a piece of brown floral tape in half lengthwise and tape

over all of the visible wires.

5· Beginning 1" below the flower head, use assembly wire to secure the two small leaves directly

across from each other.

6· Secure the large pair of leaves 1" further down.

7 • Tape the entire stem with brown floral tape.

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FLOWERS (loops) Make 1 (white) as follows:

1· Leave 4" of bare wire. 2· Make five continuous loops, using 1/2" of beads for each loop. 3· Bring the wire across the top of the flower and down the other side. 4· Below the flower, twist the two bottom wires together for 1(2". 5· Leave 1 1/4" of bare wire and make another flower in the same manner as steps 2 thru 4. 6· Continue until you have eight flowers. 7· Leave 1" of wire and make four continuous loops. 8· Pinch all of the loops closed. 9·ln the middle of each loop, place a sharp upward bend. 10· Pull the loops toward the centers and form each flower into a little cup. 11· Measure enough wire to go back to the cut end. 12· Hold onto the top flower and twist the entire length 13· If your wire is too flexible to stand upright, twist another piece or two down the entire length of the stem. 14·Cut about 8" of floral tape in half lengthwise. 15· Beginning at a point halfway between the top two flowers, tape down the entire stem.

Lily of the Valley 2 strands white 11/0 seed beads 2 hanks medium green 11/0 seed beads 24- gauge white beading wire 26-gauge green beading or paddle wire 4, 6"-long pieces 22-gauge green wire (to stiffen leaves) 1/2 green floral tape

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16· Bend a slight arch in each of the little flower stems. Make 1 (white):

Make like the first, except forming only five flowers before the smaller flower at the tip. LEAVES (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 4 (green): 2 1/4” basic, 27 rows.

1· Lace all leaves. 2· Use 6" of n-gauge wire to stiffen the stems as in Stem Stiffening Option 2,

ASSEMBLY

1· Gather all of the stems together and wire in place tightly

2· Trim the bottom wire to approximately 2".

3· Use floral tape to cover the stem.

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PETALS (pointed tops, round bottoms) Make 4 (red) 2” basic, 11 rows (Leave 3 wires, and twist.) Make 2 (red) 2 1/2” basic, 7 rows (Leave 3 wires, and twist.) STAMENS Make 6 (yellow and red) a. Using yellow, make two 10-bead Continuous Loops. b. Measure 6” of spool wire, and cut. Cut the short end of the wire to 1/2”. c. Put 2” of red beads on the 6” wire. d. Hold the short wire tight against the long wire, and push the beads up over both. Make sure the beads are tight against the bottom of the loops. e. Shape the loops so that the stamen forms a figure "8".

Lily, Aztec 1 hank of red, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge beading wire, in colors to match beads 30 gauge wire (for lacing and assembly) 18” of 16-gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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f. Add 1” of yellow beads, and set aside. g. Make the other 5 stamens. PISTIL Make 1 (yellow and red) a. Using red beads, make three 8-bead Continuous Loops. h. Cut the spool wire to 6”. c. Cut the short wire to 1/2”. d. In the same manner as the stamens, add 2” of red beads and 1” of yellow beads to the wire. e. Bend the loops down against the stalk to form a knob on the end of the pistil. LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 12 (green) 6” basic, 3 rows (Leave 3 wires, and twist.) ASSEMBLY

1. Lace all leaves and petals.

2. Lightly tape the 18” stem wire.

3. Hold all the stamens and the pistil together in a bunch. Twist the bare wires until the beads are

tight.

4. Twist the 1” of yellow beads into a spiral, leaving the red portion loose. Wrap a single strand of

assembly wire around the group, placing it where the red and yellow beads meet. Twist tightly, trim

to 1/4”, and tuck the end into the spiral.

5. Stack 3 of the large petals (facing up), and twist the wires together. Slide the petals into a fan

shape. Using a finger, hold down the center of the middle petal, and squeeze the petal into a trough.

Put the stamen-pistil assembly in this trough, match the bases, and twist the wires. Curl the petals

back.

6. Stack the 3 remaining petals with the large one in the center. Twist the wires. Slide the petals into

a fan shape. Using assembly wire, attach the 2 petal groups to the end of the stem wire. Use the

photo to determine proper petal placement.

7. Holding 3 green leaves together, twist the wires. Repeat with the rest, so that you have 4 groups of

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3 leaves each. Six inches from the bottom of the stem wire, position the 4 groups of leaves around

the stem, and wire them in place. Tape the entire stem.

8. Bend the large stem wire down until the blossom hangs in a drooping position.

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PETAL Make 1 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 2-bead basic, 59 rows a. String the entire hank of petal-color beads before you begin. b. After row 50, begin adding an extra bead to the basic wire. c. Lace 3 times, once across the center and twice more in an “X” that passes through the center. d. Begin on the upper right side, and end on the lower left. e. Leave 3 wires, and twist. PISTIL Make 1 (yellow) a. Lightly tape your stem wires together. b. Make a small disk, 1-bead basic, 3 rows.

Calla Lily 1 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1 1/4 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge wire (for lacing and assembly) 2, 16" pieces of 16-gauge or heavier stem wire 1/2" green floral lope

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c. Cut the basic loop open, but DON’T cut from the spool! d. Position the disk on the top of the stem wire. Bend the wires down against the stem. Hold the disk tightly in place, and bead down the stem. e. Use the entire strand of yellow, approximately 3” of beading. f. Wrap 2” of bare wire down the stem. Cut the wire, and tape lightly over it. LEAVES Make 2 (green and yellow) (pointed top, round bottom) 1” basic, 31 rows a. Use one of the 9” pieces of wire and Stem Stiffening Method 2 to strengthen the leaves. h. To get the random yellow spots, mix 2 strands of yellow beads with 1 hank of green beads before you begin stringing. If you have a bead spinner, this is a good time to use it. c. Add 1 extra bead to the basic wire each time you get to the top of the leaf. This will give you a nice, sharp point. d. Leave 3 wires, and twist. ASSEMBLY

1. String the remaining 1/4 hank of green beads. Bead 1” of the stem wires of both leaves. Set them

aside.

2. On the pistil, beginning at the bottom of the yellow beads, bead down 1/2” with green. DON’T cut

the wire!

3. Gently curl the lower edges of the petal forward. Put a pencil along the center front, and tighten

the curl around the pencil. Using lacing wire, tack the two edges together where the lower legs of the

lacing “X” come together. Slip the petal over the top of the beaded pistil. Position it so that the base

of the petal is exactly even with the bottom of the green beads. Use assembly wire to secure the petal

to the stem.

4. Continue beading down the stem for another 3”. DON’T cut the wire!

5. Wire the 2 leaves in place, directly below the beads. Continue beading down the stem for at least

another 1/2”. Wrap several inches of bare wire down the stem. Cut the wire. Tape over any exposed

ends.

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PETALS Make 18 (purple) (pointed top, round bottom) 1” basic, 5 rows Reduce to 2 wires and twist. Make 9 (white) (pointed top, round bottom) 4-bead basic, 3 rows Reduce to 2 wires and twist. BUDS Make 1 (purple) (pointed top, round bottom) 3/4” basic, 7 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Twist the petal into a spiral.

Lily, Harvest 7 to 8 strands of medium or dark purple, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of tan, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of white, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 4, 18” pieces of 18 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Make 1 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 3/4” basic, 7 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Twist the petal into a spiral. Make 1 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 1/2” basic, 5 rows a. Reduce to 2 wires and twist. b. Twist the petal into a spiral. PISTILS Make 3 (yellow) a. Leaving 2” of bare wire, make one 1” 4-row Crossover Loop. b. Cut wires, and twist. LEAVES Make 2 (tan) (pointed top, round bottom) 1” basic, 11 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (tan and green) (pointed top, round bottom) 3” basic, 3 rows a. String the tan beads, leaving 4” of bare wire, and make your basic loop. b. String 3” of green beads on the basic wire. c. Complete the next 2 rows with tan (green center, tan on the outside). d. Leave 3 wires, and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1. Cut one of the stem wires into three 6” pieces (bud stems).

2. Lightly tape the all 6 stem wires.

3. Use assembly wire to attach a bud to the end of each of the short stem wires. Set aside.

4. Use assembly wire to attach 1 pistil, 3 small white petals, and 6 purple petals to the end of each

long wire.

5. Hold all 6 stems together with the flower and bud bases even.

6. About 3 inches from the flowers, tightly wrap them together with assembly wire.

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7. Attach the two tan leaves at the same point, then down the stem about another 3 inches, attach the

two bi-color leaves.

8. Tape all of the stems again.

9. Bend the flowers and buds outward.

10. Twist the bi-color leaves into spirals, and bend them into “withered” shapes.

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PETALS Make 36 (petal color) (pointed tops, round bottoms) 2” basic, 5 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. When you have completed 3, twist the wires together (12 groups of 3 petals). c. Lace all of the petals. STAMENS Make 36 (yellow and petal color) a. Add 12 yellow beads to the wire that’s holding the petal beads. b. Close to the tip, make two 6-bead loops. c. Twist well, and wrap the bare wire around the space between the loops. d. Measure 3” of the petal-color beads and 2” of bare wire. Then cut. e. Once you have completed 3 stamens, twist their wires together. Make 12 groups of 3 stamens.

Spider Lily 2 hanks of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 6, 18” pieces of l6 gauge stem wires 1/2” green floral tape

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ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the 18” stem wires.

2. Use assembly wire to attach 2 stamen groups to a stem wire. Then attach 2 petal groups in the

same manner. 3. Tape over the assembly area.

4. Curl all of the petals back, and curl all of the stamens upwards. Assemble the other 5 flowers in

the same manner.

5. If you are displaying the flowers in a cluster, group all of the stems together. Two inches from the

blooms, wire the stems together, and tape.

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BUDS Make 4 (solid petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 3” basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. PETALS Make 18 (For spots, mix 3 parts petal color with 1 part brown before stringing.) (pointed top, round bottom) 2 1/2” basic, 13 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace all of the petals. STAMENS Make 18 (petal color and brown) a. Place 24 brown beads on wire strung with petal-color beads. Leave 1” of bare wire.

Lily, Tiger or Easter

3 hanks of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of brown, 11/0 seed beads (Easter Lily – 4 hanks white, 11/0 beads) 3 1/2 hanks of medium green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 strand of yellow beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 4, 18" pieces of 16-gauge, or heavier stem wire 1/2 green floral tape

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b. Make two 12-bead loops. c. Thread the 1” of bare wire down through one of the loops, and pull it tight. Trim it off close to the underside of the loops. d. Slide 2” of petal-color beads close to the loops. Leave 2” of bare wire, and cut. e. Twist the stamens together in groups of two. (fig. 36). f. Shape into a "T" PISTIL Make 3 (yellow and petal color) a. Cut 12” of bare wire. Put 24 yellow beads on the wire. Leave 4 1/2” of bare wire. b. Make three 8-bead loops. Put 2 1/2” of petal-color beads on each of the wires. Twist the entire length of both wires. c. Bend all 3 loops down to form a yellow knob on the tip. d. Twist each pistil together with 6 stamens (three 2-stamen groups). LEAVES Make 12 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 4” basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 4 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 2” basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY

I. Lightly tape the top 4” of the stem wires.

2. Hold all of the buds tightly together. Twist them into a spiral. Use assembly wire to attach the bud

to the end of one of the stem wires.

3. Use assembly wire to attach a stamen- pistil group to the end of another wire. Add 3 petals, and

wire in place. Place the next 3 petals below the spaces of the first 3, and wire in place. Tape over the

assembly area.

4. Repeat for the other 2 flowers.

5. Beginning tight against the base of the flower, bead 3” of the stem with medium green.

6. Beginning where the beading ends, wire all of the stems together.

7. Use assembly wire to attach the 4 small leaves where the stems meet. Attach the rest of the leaves,

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2 leaves at a time, opposite each other, every 1 1/4” down the stem.

8. Finish beading the stem. Tape over any exposed wires.

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BRACTS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 8 (yellow): three-bead basic, three rows. 1· Do not cut the top basic wires.

2· Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 8 (yellow): three-bead basic, five rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 8 (yellow): three-bead basic, seven rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 8 (yellow): three-bead basic, nine rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 8 (yellow): three-bead basic, 11 rows.

Lollipop Plant 1 hank bright yellow 1110 seed beads 1 hank dark green 1110 seed beads 4 strands white 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge gold beading wire 24-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge assembly wire 2, 18",16-gauge stem wires 1/2” green floral tape 1/2” yellow floral tape* *Yellow floral tape is suggested, but if you are not able to find yellow tape, use yellow floss in the finishing process.

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Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (yellow): three-bead basic, 13 rows. BUDS (crossover loops) Make 8 (white) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire.

2·Using 2" of beads for the first loop, make one four-row crossover loop. 3· End with 2" of bare wire, cut, and twist. 4· Flatten the bud and put a slight "sideways" bend in the buds.

FLOWERS (continuous loops) Make 4 (white) as follows: l. Leave 2" of bare wire.

2. Using 2" of beads for the first loop, make one two-row continuous loop. 3. Make one 1 1/2” loop of beads. 4·End with 2" of bare wire, cut, and twist. 5. Tape with yellow floral tape.

LEAVES (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 2 (green): 3/4" basic, 11 rows. 1· Leave three wires, twist, and lace.

2· Tape 1/2” of the stem, closest to the beads. Make 2 (green): 1" basic, 11 rows.

1· Leave three wires, twist, and lace. 2· Tape 1/2” of the stem, closest to the beads.

Make 2 (green): 1 1/4" basic, 17 rows. 1· Leave three wires, twist, and lace.

2· Tape 1/2” of the stem, closest to the beads. Make 2 (green): 1 1/4” basic, 19 rows. 1· Leave three wires, twist, and lace.

2· Tape 1/2” of the stem, closest to the beads. ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape both stem wires. Use yellow tape on the top 4".

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2. On the four smallest bracts, bend the top basic wires backwards 90 degrees.

3. Place smallest bracts face down with their tips together, twist the top wires, and cut to 1/4".

4. Bend these bracts upward, enclosing the twisted wires inside. Use assembly wire to attach to the

yellow end of a stem wire.

5. Plan the position of your flowers each "lollipop" will have four sides. The flowers appear at the

same level, as do the buds. The buds are also above the flowers. Therefore, choose four bracts of the

same size and position four buds (flowers) along the backside of each. Make sure that the flower

extends far enough that it can be bent down over the front of the bract. Twist the wires together.

6. Using the next largest bracts, secure four directly below the tip bracts. The tips of these should be

centered and two-thirds of the bract down from the previous row.

7. Slightly bend each of the remaining bracts, lengthwise, toward the front or "good side."

8.Using the same measurements as before, continue adding bracts four at a time, four of each size,

and smallest to largest.

9. Directly below the lollipop, add the two small 11-row leaves. Drop down 2 1/2" and add the two

largest leaves, perpendicular to the first set.

10. Trim the extra wires and tape the entire stem again. Use yellow tape (or floss) inside the lollipop.

11. Repeat the same procedure for the second stem. It will have one fewer row of bracts than the

large one.

12. The two can be joined at the bottom or used separately.

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Pistil Make 1 (yellow and brown) 1 bead basic, 24 rows a. Cut 36 inches of gold wire, form a basic wire and loop. b. Begin with a single brown bead on the basic wire. c. Rows 2 and 3 are solid yellow. d. Rows 4 and 5, begin with *1 brown bead followed by 3 yellow*, *repeat. e. Rows 6 and 7 are solid yellow. f. Rows 8 and 9 are shaded the same as rows 4 and 5. g. Rows 10 and 11 are solid yellow. h. After row 11, bend the top basic and the basic loop, severely backwards, so that they cross about 1½ inches below the portion completed. i. Continue beading around the bent wires, so that you form a cone. j. You will end at the top, cut from the spool and twist with the top basic wire. k. Cut the basic loop and twist the wires. Stamens Make 3 (yellow) Twisted stamens on 30 gauge gold wire.

Lotus Flower Materials Needed 2 hanks of white, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 12 – 16 brown or black, 11/0 seed beads 2 hanks of light green, 11/0 seed beads 24 or 26 gauge, colored (white, gold & green) beading wire 30 gauge gold wire 30 gauge assembly wire 6, 18 inch, 16 gauge, stem wires (secured in groups of 3) 6, 18 inch, 20 gauge stem wires Green floral tape Green, untwisted embroidery floss (optional)

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a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Separate 3 beads and twist the wire for ¾ of an inch. c. Separate another 3 beads. d. Hold the beads, ¾ of an inch, from the first stamen, fold the wire and twist. e. Continue until you have 10 stamens, leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Petals (white) Make 3, (pointed top, pointed bottom) 1 inch basic, 13 rows a. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. b. Lace each petal once, across the center. Make 3, (pointed top, pointed bottom) 1¼ inch basic, 13 rows a. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. b. Lace each petal once, across the center. Make 3, (pointed top, pointed bottom) 1½ inch basic, 13 rows a. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. b. Lace each petal once, across the center. Make 6, (pointed top, pointed bottom) 1¾ inch basic, 13 rows a. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. b. Lace each petal once, across the center. Sepals (green) Make 5 (pointed top, round bottom) 1 inch basic, 13 rows a. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. b. Lace each petal, once across the center. Bud (green) Make 3 (slightly pointed top and bottom) ½ inch basic, 19 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. DO NOT CUT THE TOP BASIC WIRES.

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b. Leaving 1 inch “tails on the ends of the lacing wire, lace each petal 3 times, at ¼ , ½ , and ¾’s of the petals’ length.

c. Bend the top basic wires backwards, 90 degrees. Lay them on a table with the beaded tops touching and twist all of the top basic wires together. Trim them to ½ inch. d. Flip the bud over, bend, cup and shape the pieces until the edges meet, while holding the stems together. e. Twist the corresponding tails of lacing wire together, to secure. Trim the twisted wires and tuck them inside the bud. f. Use assembly wire to tightly wrap, 3, 16 gauge stem wires together. g. Slip the stem inside the bud and secure in place. h. Determine your desired stem length and whether or not you will need “feet” to hold the bud upright.** i. If you need feet, cut the stem 3 inches longer than desired; unwind the binding wire for 3 inches. Bend and spread, the wires, forming the feet. j. Cover the wire wrapped stem with floral tape and floss (if desired).

Leaf (green) Make 1 (round) a. After making the sepals and bud, string the rest of the remaining green beads.

b. Gather all 6, 20 gauge, stem wires into a bundle. c. Beginning 4 inches from the top and ending 3 inches from the bottom, use assembly wire to tightly wrap the stem wires together. d. Bend the top wires 90 degrees and separate them into equal distant “spokes”. e. Weave the bare end of the bead wire, over and under, all of the spokes, very tightly in the center. e. Begin beading around the spokes, keeping the beads on the top and wrapping around each spoke wire. f. When all of the beads have been used, wrap the bare wire around the nearest spoke, to secure. g. Before trimming and bending the spoke wires, lace each space, from the edge to the center. h. Determine your desired stem length and whether or not you will need “feet” to hold the leaf upright.** i. If you need feet, cut the stem 3 inches longer than desired; unwind the binding wire for 3 inches. Bend and spread, forming the feet. j. Cover the wire wrapped stem with floral tape and floss (if desired).

Flower Assembly

1. Using assembly wire, tightly wrap the 3 remaining, 16 gauge, stem wires together.

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2. Lightly cover the top half with floral tape.

3. Slip the end of the stem inside the pistil and use assembly wire to secure.

4. Position the 3 stamen groups around the pistil and secure.

5. Beginning with the smallest, and progressing to the largest, add the flower petals, 3 at a time.

Make sure to position each group tightly, below and between the previous trio of petals.

6. Position and secure the 5 sepals, right side up, directly below the flower.

7. Trim the exposed wires to different lengths and wrap them all securely with assembly wire.

8. Determine your desired stem length and whether or not you will need “feet” to hold the flower

upright.**

9. If you need feet, cut the stem 3 inches longer than desired; unwind the binding wire for 3 inches.

Bend and spread, the wires, forming the feet.

10. Cover the wrapped stem with floral tape and floss (if desired).

**The lotus pictured is standing on its’ “feet”, which were then covered with rock as a disguise and

acrylic water as the “glue”.

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TULIP PETALS (continuous loops) Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Leave 3" of bare wire.

2· Make six 1" continuous loops. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

STAMEN Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Cut 7" of bare wire.

2· Place three beads in the center of the wire. 3· Fold it in half and twist the entire length.

Miniatures Assorted colors of 11/0 seed beads (less than 1 strand per flower) 24- or 26-gauge wire ¼” floral tape (1/2” cut lengthwise)

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ASSEMBLY

1· Center the stamen in the petals, making sure that the height of the stamen is equal to, or just

below, the height of the petals.

2· Twist the wires together and tape.

IRIS LARGE PETALS (round top, round bottom) Make 3 (petal color): eight-bead basic, three rows. 1· Use four yellow beads for the bottom of the basic row and four petal-colored beads at the top of the basic row. 2· Reduce each to one wire. SMALL PETALS (continuous loops) Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Leave 3" of bare wire.

2· Make three 1" continuous loops. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

ASSEMBLY

1· Cup the three small petals by bending them inward.

2· Place the three large petals just below the cupped

petals.

3· Twist all of the wires together and tape.

DAFFODIL PETALS (continuous loops) Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Leave 3" of bare wire.

2· Make six 314" continuous loops. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

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CUP (continuous loops) Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Leave 3" of bare wire.

2· Make five 1/2" continuous loops. 3·End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

ASSEMBLY

1· Bend the cup petals up to form a circle.

2· Place circular cup piece in the center of the petal loops.

3· Twist all of the wires together and tape

Leaves for Iris, Tulip, and Daffodil (loops) Make 2 (green) per flower as follows:

1 • Leave 1" of bare wire. 2· Using 4" of beads, make one loop. 3· End with I" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4·Twist the wire and use floral tape to attach to flower stem.

ROSE PETALS (continuous loops) Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Leave 3" of bare wire.

2· Using eight beads for each of the inner loops, make five two-row continuous loops. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

Make 1 (petal color) as follows: 1· Leave 3" of bare wire.

2· Using six beads for each of the inner loops, make four two-row continuous loops and one eight-bead single loop. 3·End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

ROSE LEAVES (continuous loops) Make 1 (green) as follows:

1· Leave I" of bare wire.

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2· Using eight beads for each of the inner loops, make three two-row continuous loops. 3· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist ends together.

ASSEMBLY

1· Using the petal group that has one small loop, arrange the petals so that the small loop is

"standing up" in the center.

2· Place the petal group from step 1 in the center of the other and twist the wires together.

3· Tape the stem, positioning the leaf in an attractive position.

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PETALS (continuous loops) Make 1 (white) as follows: l. Leave 2" of bare wire and make nine 2" continuous loops.

2· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist the entire length. Make 2 (white) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire and make seven 3" continuous loops.

2· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist the entire length. Make 4 (white) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire and make eight 4" continuous loops.

2· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist the entire length. Make 3 (white) as follows:

1. Leave 2" of bare wire and make eight 5" continuous loops. 2· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist the entire length.

Mum, Spider 2 1/2 hanks 11/0 white seed beads 4 or more strands 11/0 green beads 24- gauge white beading wire 30-gauge assembly wire 1, 18" long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape

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Make 6 (white) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire and make eight loops. 2· End with 1" of bare wire, cut from the spool and twist the entire length.

LEAVES (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 1 (green): P basic, five rows plus four loops

1· Make rows 1 through 5, as usual 2· Make a 2" and 11(," loop of beads, on either side of the leaf. 3· Pinch the loops closed and shape them against the side of the leaf. 4· Leave three wires, twist, and lace the loops in place.

Make 1 (green): 2" basic, five rows plus four loops.

1. Make rows 1 through 5, as usual 2· Make a 4" and 3" loop of beads, on either side of the leaf. 3· Pinch the loops closed and shape them against the side of the leaf. 4· Leave three wires, twist, and lace the loops in place.

ASSEMBLY


2. Use assembly wire to attach the shortest loop group to the tip of the wire.

3· Attach the rest of the loop groups, smallest to largest. Attach the same sizes at the same level. The

one exception is that you will have two rows of the largest size.

4· Using assembly wire, attach the smallest 1 1/2” below the flower and the large leaf 3" below the

flower.

5·Use floral tape to wrap the entire stem. Beading the stern is also recommended.

6· Gently curve all of the petals inward and then twirl the stem to separate the petals into a natural

position.

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PETALS Make 2 (white)

a. Leave 3” of bare wire at the beginning and end; make twelve 3-row Crossover Loops. Use 2” of beads for each main loop. b. When completed, give the end wires a couple of twists.

CENTERS Make 2 (yellow) 1-bead basic, 10 rows

a. Bend the basic wire and loop backwards after row 3 to create a raised button effect. b. Since this has an even number of rows, you will end at the top. Leave 3” of wire, and cut it from the spool.

c. Cut open the bottom of the basic loop. SEPALS Make 2 (green) Leaving 2” of wire at the beginning and end, make six 3/4” Continuous Loops.

Napkin Ring, Shasta Daisy

4 strands of white, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 1, 6” piece of paper-covered stern wire 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 1/2” green floral tape

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ASSEMBLY

I. Position the centerpiece over tile petals. Bring the 4 wires down underneath to the center bottom.

Push the wires up, flat against the bottom of the flower.

2. Twist the wires together with the end wires from the petal group.

3. Use assembly wire to attach the daisy to the end of the 6” stem (fig. 41).

4. Place an upward bend in the center of each sepal loop. Place the sepals tight against the bottom of

the petals.

5. Twist the end wires together. Use assembly wire to secure them in place.

6. Follow the same procedure to attach the second daisy to the other end of the same stem wire.

7. Use the rest of the green beads to bead the entire stem, from daisy to daisy. To end, wrap the wire

several times, directly below the bottom daisy, and cut. Put I drop of Krazy Glue® on the lip of the

cut wire.

8. Using a wire spool as a guide, gently bend the stem into a circle until the flowers overlap.

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SEPAL PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 3 (white): 2" basic, 13 rows. 1. Leave three wires and twist.

2· Lace all petals across the centers. SIDE PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (white): I" basic, 27 rows. 1. Leave three wires and twist.

2· Use “Stem Stiffening Option 2” to stiffen stems. 3· Referring to the ruffle instructions below, sew a single row of ruffles around the entire edge. 4· Lace each petal across its center.

LIP PETAL (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (white): 31/4" basic, 43 rows.

1 • Leave three wires and twist. 2· Use “Stem Stiffening Option 2” to stiffen the stem.

Orchid, Cattleya 2 1/4” hanks white 11/0 seed beads 1 strand contrasting color 11/0 seed beads (optional) 4 black or brown 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge white beading wire 30-gauge wire (ruffles and assembly) 22-gauge white wire, to stiffen petals 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" white or green floral tape

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3· Referring to the ruffle instructions below, sew a double row of ruffles around the entire edge. 4· Lace the petal twice,

STAMEN (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (contrasting color): 1" basic, seven rows. 1·Complete rows 1 through 3. 2· Measure 9" of bare wire and cut from spool.

3· Bend both basic wires backward 90 degrees. Your rows will now form a "beehive." Refer to the Beehive (Cup) section, for help with this step, if necessary. 4· Add enough beads to be two beads short of completing the row. 5· Add one black bead and one contrasting colored bead to complete row 4. 6·Add one contrasting bead, one black bead, and enough contrasting beads to complete row five. 7· Add enough beads so that you are three beads short of completing row 6. 8· Add one black bead and two contrasting colored beads to complete row 6. 9· Add two contrasting beads, one black bead, and the contrasting beads to complete row 7. 10· Reduce to two wires and twist.

RUFFLES

1· Using 30-gauge wire, cut a piece that is at least four times the circumference of your petal. As close to the beads as possible, wind the wire once around the stem wire. Leave a 1" tail, 2· Threading around the outer row of beads, secure the wire next to the stem. 3· Place five beads on the wire. Skip four beads on the row and wind the wire, front to back, around the row, as shown 4.Pull the wire tight. 5. Bring the wire back to the front, put five beads on it, and repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have gone completely around the petal. 6·When you are finished, twist and trim the end wires. Note: To add a second row, do it in the same manner, attaching in the same place as the first row Gust as if the first row were not there); however, use six beads per loop.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly fold the 16-gauge stem wire in half.

2· Holding the cut ends together, use floral tape to lightly tape the top 3" only

3· Roll the lip petal into a cone. Pinch the edges of the base (stem end) together so that the ruffles are

both facing upward.

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4· Slip the stamen inside and position it so that the base of the stamen lies 1/2" inside the cone. Twist

the wires together. The stem of the stamen should not show, as it is inside the pinched area.

5· Using assembly wire, tightly attach the lip to the taped, folded stem wire.

6· Attach the two ruffled side petals as close to the lip as possible.

7. Add the three sepal petals, one at the top and two at the bottom.

8· Cut all of the exposed wires to different lengths (2" and less) and wrap them tightly against the

stem with assembly wire.

9. Lightly tape the construction area.

10· Bead 2 1/2" to 3" of the stem by securing the beaded wire to the top of the stem, pushing the

beads forward, and wrapping the beaded wire down the stem.

11· Remove any tape and wires that extend below the beads.

12 · Slightly bend the doubled stem at the base of the beads.

13· Open the bottom loop to form a circle. Push the side of the circle, where the bend was, toward

the flower. This will form a "W" shape that will act as the two legs of the stand. Shape and adjust

until the orchid is stable and displayed at an attractive level. Roll the end of the lip down and back.

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PETALS Make 15 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 1 3/4’ basic, 13 rows a. Add an extra bead to the basic wire on each row after row 5. b. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 3 (contrasting color) (round top, round bottom) 1 3/4” basic, 7 rows (Leave 3 wires and twist.) Make 3 (Mix equal parts of petal-color and contrasting-color beads on the wire, about 1 1/2 strands of each color per petal.) (pointed top, round bottom) 1-bead basic, 23 rows a. Use 6 beads each for rows 1 and 2. Push them down against the basic bead, and then bead around this until you reach a total of 7 rows.

Orchid, Cymbidium

2 1/2 hanks of petal color, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of a contrasting color, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of yellow (matte) 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of brown, 11/0 seed beads (optional for beading the stem) 24 gauge colored beading wire 30 gauge wire (for lacing and assembly) 3, 18” pieces of 18 gauge, green stem wires, cut in half (to stiffen leaves) 14” of 1/8” rod stock, or very heavy stem wire 1/2” green floral tape 1/2” brown floral tape

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b. On each additional row, add an extra bead to the basic wire until the petal is completed. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. PISTIL Make 3 (yellow) a. String 6” of beads, make a loop, and twist twice. b. Pinch the loop closed, twist beads (3”), and fold in half (1 1/2”). c. Put one basic stem wire through the tip of the loop. d. Finish by twisting the wires. BUD Make 2 (1 green, 1 petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 1 1/2” basic, 11 rows (Leave 3 wires and twist.) LEAVES Make 4 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 6” basic, 9 rows a. After measuring the basic wire, use Stem Stiffening Method 1 to reinforce the leaf. b. Leave 3 wires, and twist. ASSEMBLY

I. Lace all petals across the center.

2. Lace the leaves twice, 2” from the top and 2” from the bottom.

3. Working with the large, multicolored petal, bring the sides up to form a cone at the base of the

petal. Use lacing wire to tack the sides together, about 1” from the base.

4. Slip the pistil into the cone. Hold the bases even, and twist the wires together several times. Bend

the tip of the cone down slightly.

5. Position the contrasting-color petal (back side down) directly over the top of the cone. Using

assembly wire, wrap the stem several times. Bend the petal into a gentle curve toward the cone.

6. Add 5 (contrasting-color) petals, one at a time, securing each with the same assembly wire. Tape

with green floral tape. Assemble the other two blooms in the same manner.

7. Place the 2 buds with their back sides together. Twist the petals to form a hi-colored spiral. Twist

the wires together, and tape with green floral tape. Tape the remainder of the plant in brown floral

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tape.

8. Allowing about 1 1/2” of green to show, wire the bud to the top of the stem. Now add each of the

blooms in the same manner, leaving about 2” between them. Continue spiral wrapping the wire

down to within 3” of the bottom.

9. Add two leaves, opposite each other, and wire in place. Add the last 2 leaves directly below the

first 2, and finish by taping the entire stem again.

10. Hold the stem firmly. Put a distinct bend in the stem where each bud and bloom connects to the

stem.

11. Optional: If you choose to bead the stems, use green for the individual bloom stems and brown

for the main stem.

1. If you’re using small flowers also, position them around the cymbidium. Twist all of the wires together. 2. Cut the wires to a 3” length. Wrap them with floral tape. 3. Fan-fold the 1” ribbon at 5 1/2” intervals. 4. Mark the center, and poke a hole through all of the layers.

Cymbidium Corsage

1 Cymbidium blossom (DON’T trim the stem wires!) Several violets or single-loop flowers (optional) 8 feet of 2” petal-color, wire-edged, ribbon 8 feet of 1” contrasting-colored, wire-edged, ribbon Clear craft cement (Liquid Nails Clear®, or E6OOO®)

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5. Slide this over the flower stem. Repeat the same procedure with the 2” ribbon, folding it at 6” intervals. 6. Push both ribbons tightly against the flower(s). 7. Place a small amount of glue around the stem to hold the flower(s) in place. 6. Once the glue dries, bend the stern at a 90 degree angle. Turn the corsage over to fluff and arrange the ribbon. 7. Use a hatpin or large safety pin to attach the corsage to your lapel.

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PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 4 (petal color): 3/4" basic, five rows. These are the "center top" petals. 1 • Reduce to one wire and leave the bottom wires of four petals twisted.

2· On these four petals, put eight white beads on the bottom wire. 3· Form a single loop at the base of the petal. 4·Twist the wires and set aside.

Make 40 (petal color): 3/4" basic, five rows. These are the "small" petals.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (petal color): 1" basic, five rows. These are the "large" petals.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 4 (petal color): 3/4" basic, three rows. These are the "lip" petals.

1· After completing row 3, begin with 3/4" of beads and make a double-loop on the right and another on the left side of the petal. 2· Shape the loops so that they form "sides" on the petal. 3·Cut 5" of lacing wire. 4·Attach the lacing wire to the lower edge of one of the outer loops.

Orchid, Dendrobium

2/3-hank petal-colored 11/0 seed beads 32 white 11/0 seed beads 24- gauge colored beading wire 30-gauge wire (lacing and assembly) 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" floral tape

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5· Lace the wire through the petal twice. Do not cut. 6· Place 4, petal-colored beads on the lacing wire. 7· Skipping 3 beads on the petal, lace the wire around the petal, and then through the ruffle just completed. 8. Pull tight. 9·Add another 4, petal-colored beads to the wire and continue to make ruffles around the petal until you reach the loop on the other side (five to seven ruffles total). 10· Lace twice around the lower-outside row of the loop and cut the lacing wire.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly tape the stem wire and set it aside.

2· Position a small petal on either side of a lip petal. Twist the wires together lightly.

3· Position a large petal on either side of a "center top" petal. Twist the wires together lightly.

4· Hold the two pieces together so that the loop on the center top petal fits into the trough of the lip

petal. Twist the pieces together tightly.

5· Use floral tape to wrap the top 1 1/2”, of the twisted stem, nearest to the flower.

6· Set this aside and complete the other three flowers in the same manner.

7 • Position the top flower so that it extends 1 1/4" above the top of the stem wire.

8. Use assembly wire to secure it in place.

9· Continue to secure the remaining flowers at 1 1/2" intervals down the stem wire.

10· Use floral tape to cover the entire stem again.

11· Twist the beads of the center top petal one quarter-turn to the left.

12· Flare the two large petals out and back.

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PETALS (white) Make 3 (pointed top, round bottom): 1" basic, five rows. 1. Add two beads to the basic wire after row 3 on each. 2. Reduce to two wires. Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom): 1 1/4" basic, five rows. 1. Add two beads to the basic wire after row 3 on each. 2. Reduce to two wires. Make 1 (round top, round bottom): one-bead basic, nine rows.

1 .After row 3, bend the top basic wire backwards about 45 degrees. As you continue beading, you will be forming a cup shape. 2. After row 5, measure 6" of bare wire and cut the petal from the spool.

Orchid, Ghost 1/2-hank white 11/0 seed beads 4 red seed beads 4 yellow seed beads 26-gauge white or silver beading wire 30-gauge white or silver assembly wire 6, 18",16-gauge paper-covered stem wires 1/2” light green floral tape Wooden log or slab Large staple

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3. As you add beads to the cut wire to complete rows 6 through 9, position a red bead, two yellow beads, and another red bead so that when you wrap around the top basic wire, there is one red and one yellow bead on either side of the top basic wire, as shown 4. Reduce to two wires.

STAMEN AND NECTAR TUBE (white) Make 1 (twisted loop) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire, use 2”of beads to form a loop. 2· Twist the wires and then twist the loop of beads into a spiral. 3·Use 10” of beads to form another loop in the same manner. 4· End with 3" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist wires.

Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom): l" basic, seven rows. 1· Begin with a top basic wire of at least 7" (with only 1” of beads).

2. After row 3, add two beads to the top basic wire. 3· After row 5, add 4" of beads to the top basic wire. 4· After completing the last two rows, use 2 1/2" of beads to form a loop by the stem. Pinch the loop closed and position it along the side of the petal. Place one loop on the right side of one of the petals and the other on the left side of the other. 5. Reduce to two wires. 6· Lace the two petals together and in place where shown 7· Twist the stem wires together.

ASSEMBLY

1· Use floral tape to cover all of the stem wires. If you are not able to get paper-covered stem wires,

cut 1/2" strips of brown paper, brush the backs with diluted white glue, and then wrap the stems as

you would with floral tape. Let dry overnight before wrapping them with floral tape.

2· Lay the stamen (short end) along the center of the large "combined" petal, with their wires

together. Position the cup shaped petal, opening downward, over the stamen. Secure them together

with several wraps of assembly wire.

3· Add the two larger petals, followed by the three smaller petals, and secure these also.

4· Taper all of the wires to different lengths.

5· Use assembly wire to tightly attach the flower to the end of one of the stem wires. Wrap assembly

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6· Halfway down the stem, kink the stem wire every 1/2" to 3/4".

7. Put kinks along the entire length of all of the remaining stem wires.

8· Gather all of the stems together (including the flower), staggering them so the ends are not even.

9· Use wire to tie the center into a tight bundle and cover the wire with floral tape.

10· Position the flower in the approximate center of your log. Secure in place with a large wood

staple.

11· Bend and wrinkle all of the wires to form a tangled bundle of roots. Try to push most of the tips

into crevasses or around the back of the log.

12· Arc the flower stem upward and back down. Slightly cup the combined petal. Pull the long tips

apart outward and curl back down and inward.

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PETAL #1 (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (medium green and white): one-bead basic, five rows.

l. Cut 12" of wire and then form a basic wire and loop. 2. Use a green bead as the basic and then alternate the beads: one green, one white. 3. Use seven beads for each of rows 2 and 3, pushing them down the basic wire to touch the one-bead basic. 4. Complete rows 4 and 5. 5. Leave three wires, cut from the spool, and twist.

PETAL #1 (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (medium green and white): one-bead basic, five rows.

l. Cut 12" of wire and then form a basic wire and loop. 2. Use a green bead as the basic and then alternate the beads: one green, one white. 3. Use seven beads for each of rows 2 and 3, pushing them down the basic wire to touch the one-bead basic. 4. Complete rows 4 and 5.

Orchid, Lady Slipper

1 strand white 11/0 seed beads 1/2-hank light green 11/0 seed beads 1 hank medium green 11/0 seed beads 1/2-hank dark green 11/0 seed beads 4 strands maroon or purple 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge assembly wire 18" long 16-gauge stem wire 5, 5" long pieces of 22-gauge green wire (to stiffen leaves) 1/2 green floral tape *The bead amounts may vary, as the actual amounts used will depend on personal preference and style.

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5. Leave three wires, cut from the spool, and twist. PETALS #2 AND #3 (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (light green and maroon): 2" basic, seven rows.

Randomly mix a small amount of maroon beads with the light green to produce speckles. PETAL #4 (pointed top, round bottom) Make 1 (light green, medium green and white): one-bead basic, 21 rows. l. Cut 3 feet of 26-gauge wire. 2. Using one medium green bead as the basic row, form the basic loop and wire. 3. Alternating light and medium green use 12 beads for each of rows 2 and 3. 4. Pinch the rows down to the basic bead, forcing the colors to line up. That is, light green over light green, medium green over medium green. 5. Add a medium green bead to the basic now and each time you go around. Make sure to push the rows around the extra bead to close any gaps. 6. As you continue, through the completion of row 17, use light and medium green beads to form the vertical stripes already started. 7. Rows 18 and 19 should be completed in light green. 8. Finish by making rows 20 and 21 white. 9· Leave three wires, cut from the spool, and twist. 10· Lace the petal across the center. CUP (beehive) Make 1 (maroon with random light green speckles): 15 "rounds."

1. Cut two 6" pieces of 26-gauge wire. 2. While matching the ends, hold the cut wires and the bare end of your beaded wire together. 3. At the center, wrap the bare beaded wire twice around the bundle. 4. Separate the wires to form five spokes with the beads attached in the center. 5. Begin by placing one bead between the nearest two spokes and wrap the wire around the spoke, as if it were a "basic." Bend the cut end of this spoke to mark it as spoke 1. 6. Complete round 1 by securing one bead in each space between spokes. 7. Use the following list to complete the "cup." The number listed is the number of beads between spokes. When you have a "short spoke" followed by a "tall spoke, or visa versa, be sure to push the beads down to fill in the low spots. Round 2: three beads, Rounds 3 and 4: four beads, Rounds 5 and 6: five beads, Rounds 7 and 8: six beads, add an extra bead to spoke wires 1, 2, 4, and 5, Rounds 9 through 15:

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Continue adding an extra bead to spokes 1,2,4, and 5 each time around. Adjust the number of beads between the spokes to form an outward tapered beehive. The upper lip should be pointed at spokes 1, 2, 4, and 5. There should be dips between spokes 1 and 2 and spokes 4 and 5. Spoke 3 should be at the bottom of the largest dip. 8. When complete, cut bead wire to 2" and twist it with spoke 1.

ASSEMBLY


2. Using assembly wire, attach the "cup" to the end of the stem.

3. Position and attach petal # 1 so that, when bent down, it covers the top of the "cup" wire.

4. Slightly bend the stem so that the "cup" hangs downward.

5. Position and attach petal #4 so that it points straight up.

6. Secure petals #2 and # 3 on either side

7. Trim the wires to different lengths.

8· Wrap the assembly wire at least 8" down the stem. Position the smallest leaf directly behind the

stem

and then alternate the larger leaves on either side.

10· Secure with the assembly wire.

11· Tape down the entire stem.

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CENTERS Make 3 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 3 bead basic, 9 rows + 2 loops a. After completing row 5, add 4 beads to the basic wire. b. Each time you cross the “extra beads, pinch the tip to form a point. c. Once the rows are complete, leave 5" of bare wire, and cut the petal from the spool. d. Add 18 yellow beads, and form two 9 bead loops at the base of the petal. e. Fold the loops towards the back of the petal (fig. 24). f. Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 6 (petal color) 1-bead basic, 7 rows a. After completing row 3, add 3 beads to the basic wire. b. Each time you cross the “extra beads,” pinch tile tip to form a point. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. PETALS Make 6 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 1-bead basic, 23 rows

Large Moth Orchid

3 hanks of petal color, 11/0 seed beads 3 hanks of green, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge colored beading wire 30 gauge wire (for lacing and assembly) 18' of 1/8" rod stock, or very heavy stem wire 1/2” green floral tape 1/2” brown floral tape

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a. Use 9 heads each for rows 2 and 3 (fig. 25). b. After completing row 9, add one bead to the basic wire for the next 4 rows. c. Each time you cross the “extra bead,” pinch the tip to form a point. d. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 3 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 20-bead basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 6 (petal color) 16-bead basic, 11 rows (round top, round bottom) Leave 3 wires and twist. PISTILS Make 3 (petal color) a. Leave 3” of bare wire, use 1” of beads for the first loop and then complete the Double Crossover Loop. b. Leave 3” of bare wire, cut, and twist. c. Twist the beaded loops. BUDS Make 1 (petal color) (pointed top, round bottom) 12-bead basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 1 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 12-bead basic, 11 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 10-bead basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. LEAVES Make 3 (green) (round top. round bottom) 2” basic, 19 rows a. Leave 3 wires. b. Use Stem Stiffening Method 2 to stiffen.

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Make 3 (green) (round top. round bottom) 2 1/2” basic, 21 rows a. Leave 3 wires. b. Use Stem Stiffening Method 2 to stiffen. Make 3 (green) (round top. round bottom) 3” basic, 23 rows a. Leave 3 wires. b. Use Stem Stiffening Method 2 to stiffen. ASSEMBLY

1. Lace the 9 leaves and the 6 large petals.

2. Large Bud a. Hold the petal-color bud and the largest green bud back-to-back. Twist the heads

into a spiral.

b. Twist the wires, arid tape with green floral tape.

3. Small Bud a. Hold the 2 small, green buds together, and twist into a spiral.

b. Twist the wires, and tape with green tape.

4. Centers

a. Cup 3 of the center pieces (1 large with loops and 2 small) backwards.

b. Hold them together with all cups facing inward. Place the large one at the bottom, a small

one at each side, and add a pistil at the top.

c. Twist all the wires together. Do the same for the other 2 sets.

5. Using assembly wire, attach two large petals on either side of the center assembly.

6. Add 2 small petals to the bottom and 1 medium petal to the top.

7. Secure all the parts with assembly wire. Tightly twist all the wires together. Tape the bloom stem

with green tape. Assemble the other two blooms in the same way.

8. Using brown tape, lightly tape the 1/8” rod.

9. Position the small bud at the very tip, and wire it in place.

10. About 1 1/2” from the beads, bend the stem of the large bud at a 90° angle. Wire this about 1 1/2

to 2” from the small bud. Bend the green stems of the blooms, and attach them in the same manner,

alternating them on opposite sides. You should have 2 blooms on one side; there should be 1 bloom

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and 1 large bud on the other side. Spiral the assembly wire down the rod.

11. About 3” from the bottom of the stem, attach the 3 small leaves at the same level. Next, directly

below the first group, add the 3 medium leaves, then the 3 large leaves. Secure with wire and tape.

12. Bend the rod into a gentle arc, and make sure all of the blooms are right side up.

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PETALS Make 3 1 bead basic, 17 rows a. Cut at least 3 feet of bare wire. Use it to form your basic wire and basic loop. b. Feed the beads that you need onto the cut end of the wire (fig. 32). For two of the petals, use Shading Chart #1. For the third petal, use Shading Chart #2. c. On the even numbered rows, add the shading beads at the beginning of the row. On the odd numbered rows, add the shading heads at the end of the rows. d. Complete each row with the petal-color heads. e. Reduce to 2 wires, and twist. Make 2 (petal color) 1 bead basic, 19 rows (round top, round bottom) Reduce to 2 wires and twist. BUDS Make 1 (petal color) a. Leave 8” of bare wire. Make 2 Continuous Loops, using 1” of beads for each loop. b. Leave 8” of bare wire, and cut. Don’t twist. c. Twist the beaded loops into a spiral.

Pansy 1/2 hank of petal color, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1 strand of black, 11/0 seed beads 12 yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 6” of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Make 1 (petal color) a. Leave 8” of bare wire. b. Make 2 Continuous Loops, using 1 1/2” of beads for each loop. c. Leave 8” of bare wire and cut. DO NOT twist. d. Twist the beaded loops into a spiral. Make 1 (petal color) a. Leave 8” of bare wire. b. Make 3 Continuous Loops using 2” of beads for each loop. c. Leave 8” of bare wire and cut. DO NOT twist. d. Twist the beaded loops into a spiral. SEPALS Make 1 (green) a. Leave 8” of bare wire. Make 4 Continuous Loops, using 3/4” of beads per loop. b. Leave 8” of bare wire, and cut. Make 3 (green) a. Leave 8” of bare wire. Make 4 Continuous Loops, using 1” of beads per loop. b. Leave 8” of bare wire, and cut. LEAVES Make 10 (green) 1 1/2” basic, 3 rows a. Use 3” of beads to make a loop on both the right and left side of the stem, repeat the procedure using 2 1/2” of beads for each loop). b. Leave 3 wires and twist. c. Flatten the loops tight against either side of the 3-row leaf. d. Lace once across the leaf, making sure to catch 1/4” below the tips of the shortest loops in the lacing. e. Twist wires and tape. ASSEMBLY

1. Slip the smallest bud into the smallest sepal. Twist the wires, and tape. Wire a leaf about 2” to 3” from the

bud. Assemble the other 2 buds in the same manner. Bend the sterns at an angle, about 1/2” from the buds.

2. Hold the 3 shaded petals together with their bases even. Wrap the stems twice with assembly wire.

3. Position the two large petals behind the black shaded petals. Wrap them again with assembly wire.

3 row beaded leaf

b i l

3 inch beaded loop

2 inch beaded loop2 inch beaded loop

3 inch beaded loop

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4. Position the last sepal tight against the back of the flower, and twist all of the wires together.

5. Wire this to the 6” stem wire. Add 2 leaves, one 3” down the stem, the second I” below the first.

6. Tape the stern.

7. Hold the bloom and buds together in a nosegay; wrap the bottoms with assembly wire.

8. Add 3 leaves, at the same level, to the wired stem.

9. Drop down 1/2”, and add the other 3 leaves.

10. Tape the assembly area

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PETALS (slightly pointed top, round bottom) Make 10 (white) I" basic, nine rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. STAMENS Make 50 (purple and white) as follows:

1- Thread 10 dark purple, six white, and eight light purple beads onto the 28-gauge wire. 2-Skipping the light purple bead closest to the end, thread the wire back through the row of beads. 3-Cut the two bare wire ends to 1". 4-When you have completed five stamens, twist their wires together. 5- Matching the bases, put the stamen group on the surface of a petal. 6 - Wrap the stamen wires tightly around the petal's stem wire. 7 - Do this to all the petals.

Passion Flower 1 hank white 11/0 seed beads 2 strands dark purple 11/0 seed beads 2 strands light purple 11/0 seed beads 2 strands light green 11/0 seed beads 1 strand red 11/0 seed beads 1 1/4 hanks dark green 11/0 seed beads 3/4-hank yellow or purple 11/0 seed beads (fruit) 28-gauge gold wire 24-gauge colored beading wire 24-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge wire (lacing and assembly) 18"-long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape Plastic, wood, or polystyrene egg (paint the egg to match the beads) Glue

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CENTER DISK (round) Make 1 (dark purple and light green) as follows:

1. Cut 3 feet of beading wire. Without beads, form the basic wire and loop. 2. Do not put any beads on the basic wire (row 1). 3. Use three dark purple beads for each of rows 2 and 3. Bow these rows slightly so that there is a hole in the center of the disk. 4. Use dark purple beads for rows 4 through 7. 5. Use light green beads for rows 8 through 13. 6. Use dark purple beads for rows 14 and 15. 7. Do not cut the top basic wire. 8. Reduce to one wire and twist. 9. Bring the top and bottom wires together in the center of the back and twist.

CENTER STAR (continuous loops) Make 1 (light green) as follows:

1. Crimp the end of the wire so the beads cannot slide off the end. 2. Leave 12 beads on 2" of bare wire and make two nine- bead continuous loops. 3. Leave 24 beads and make two more nine-bead continuous loops. 4. Continue in the same manner until you have made five sets of continuous loops, each separated by 24 beads. 5. End with 12 beads and 2" of bare wire, cut from the spool, and twist the bare ends together. 6. Hold one of the pairs of loops, closest to the twisted wires. 7. Twist the loops until the 12 beads on the end are twisted with the first 12 beads of the 24-bead group. 8. Repeat step 7 for all of the loops so you have five spokes and then arrange the loops so that they form a "T" with the twisted wires.

PISTILS (continuous loops) Make 1 (red) as follows:

1·Using the same technique as in the center star, begin with 16 beads. 2·Make three nine-bead continuous loops. 3· Leave 32 beads and form the next group of loops. 4· Continue until you have three groups of loops. 5· Finish and twist in the same manner as the center star. 6· Fold the loops down against the twisted spokes to form "knobs" on the ends of the three pistils.

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Tendrils MAKE 4 (light green) as follows:

1·Cut four 6" pieces of 24-gauge wire. 2· Put 4" of beads on each wire and crimp both ends so the beads cannot slide off.

LEAVES (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 6 (dark green): 1 1/2” basic, seven rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 6 (dark green): 2" basic, nine rows.

1· Reduce each to one wire and twist. 2· Lace each leaf once across the center.

Make 3 (dark green): 2 1/2" basic, 11 rows.

1· Reduce each to one wire and twist. 2· Lace each leaf once across the center.

FRUIT Make 1 (bright yellow or dark purple) as follows: If you are using a plastic egg, use Superglue. If you are using a polystyrene or wood egg, use white craft glue. You may either leave the beads on the original strings or transfer them onto 30-gauge wire. If you leave them on the original string, simply tie the ends of the strings together when adding more beads.

1· Beginning at the center bottom, apply the glue to the egg in no more than a 1/2" band at a time. 2·Spiral the beads around the egg. 3·Allow one section to dry before proceeding.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly tape the stem wire. Cut off a 3" piece to use for the flower.

2· Push the twisted wire of the pistils through the center of the center star.

3· Push both of the pistil and center star wires through the center hole in the center disk

4· Twist all of the wires together.

5· Use assembly wire to attach the piece created in step 4 to the end of the 3" stem wire. Position it

so that the stem wire just barely touches the back of the disk

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6· Position and secure around the stem five petals with attached stamens.

7. Once secure, attach the last five petals directly below the spaces between the first five petals.

8· Gently pull all of the stamens up, through the spaces, to form a solid ring around the center disk

9· Tape over the assembly area.

10· To form the leaf groups; make a stack of two medium leaves, two small leaves, and one large

leaf. Twist the wires together. Fan the leaves into order: small, medium, large, and medium small

11· Tape the stems.

12· To the top of the long stem wire, use assembly wire to attach one leaf group (match the base of

the group to the top of the stem), one tendril (slide all the beads to one end and secure tightly at the

base of the beads), and the fruit (1/2” of taped stem left free for fruit to dangle).

13· Drop down 3" and attach the flower (leave 2" of flower stem) and one tendril

14· Drop down 3" and secure a leaf group (leave 1" of free stem) and one tendril. Repeat.

15· Tape the entire stem. Bend and shape the stem and leaves to form a vine.

16· Wrap the tendrils around a pencil to shape spirals.

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CENTER PETALS (12 continuous loop variations and six round top, round bottom) Make 1 (red, pink, or white) as follows:

1- Leave 3" of bare wire. 2- Make 12 continuous loops, using 1” of beads per loop. 3· End with 3" of bare wire. 4·Cut from spool and twist the wires together.

Make 3 (red, pink, or white) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Make six continuous loops, using 1 1/2" of beads per loop. 3·End with 3" of bare wire. 4·Cut from spool and twist the wires together. 5· To create a petal, lace the loops together 1/4" from the tips.

PEONY 2 hanks red, pink, or white 11/0 seed beads 1 hank medium or dark green 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge petal-colored beading wire 26-gauge green paddle wire (greenery) 30-gauge petal-colored wire (lacing) 30-gauge assembly wire 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape

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Make 4 (red, pink, or white) as follows: 1. Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Make six continuous loops, using 2" of beads per loop. 3·End with 3" of bare wire. 4·Cut from spool and twist the wires. 5·To create a petal, lace the loops together 1/4" from the tips.

Make 4 (red, pink, or white) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Make 12 continuous loops using 2 1/2” of beads per loop. 3·End with 3" of bare wire. 4·Cut from spool and twist the wires. When twisting, the petal may buckle, but don't be concerned. This will not show, and in fact, it adds depth to the flower. 5·To create a petal, lace the loops together, 1/4" from the tips.

Make 6 (red, pink, or white): two-bead basic, 19 rows.

Reduce each to one wire, twist, and lace. SEPALS Make 2 (green; round top, round bottom): one-bead basic, 13 rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 2 (green; pointed top, round bottom): 1/2" basic, five rows.

1. After completing row 5, make loops on either side of the petal, using 2 1/2" of beads per loop. 2. Reduce to one wire and twist. 3. Pinch the loops closed.

LEAVES (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 1 (green) 1" basic, 13 rows.

Reduce to one wire, twist, and lace. Make 1 (green): 1" basic, 17 rows.

Reduce to one wire, twist, and lace

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ASSEMBLY


2. Use assembly wire to attach the unlaced group of small loops to the end of the stem.

3. Continue attaching the loop petals, smallest to largest, securing the petals of the same size at the

same level.

4. Add three round petals directly below the largest loop petals and then add the last three round

petals.

5. As close to the flower as possible and opposite each other, secure the two round sepals, with

wrong sides facing upward.

6. In the spaces between the round sepals, add the last two sepals, with the wrong sides facing

downward.

7. Pull the remaining wires away from the stem and cut them all to different lengths.

8. Smooth the wires back down and continue wrapping them in place with the assembly wire.

9. Beginning with the smallest first, add the two leaves at attractive levels on the stem.

10. Use floral tape to cover the stem, paying special attention to the area directly below the flower.

11. Slightly curl the pointed sepals and loops downward.

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PICKLE (slightly pointed top, slightly pointed bottom) Make 3 (green): 2" basic, 11 rows. 1- Do not cut the top basic wires. 2- Leave three wires and twist lightly. 3-Leaving a 1" tail at the beginning and end, lace each piece three times: once in the center and once 1" from the top and bottom. ASSEMBLY

1· Lay all of the pieces wrong-side up on a flat surface, with their tips touching.

2· Tightly twist the top basic wires together.

3· Fold the pieces upward and twist the lacing wires together.

4· Placing your finger inside the tube, flatten the bottom and form it into a rounded cylinder.

S· Tightly roll the Foamie®, or other stuffing material, and slip it into the cylinder.

6· Close the top of the pickle by twisting wires together.

7 • Shape the stem wires into a hook.

8· Dip the hook into gold paint and hang upside-down until completely dry

9· Adorn the pickle with a small red bow.

Pickle Christmas Ornament

4 strands green 11/0 seed beads 24- or 26-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge lacing wire 2" x 4" piece green Foamie® or other green stuffing material (optional) Gold paint (optional) Red ribbon (optional)

According to an old German tradition' the last decoration hidden on the Christmas tree was to be a

pickle. The observant person who found it on Christmas Day was, supposedly, blessed with a year of good fortune

and, of course, a special gift.

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CONE “PETALS” (round top, round bottom) If you would like “snowy tips”, end each even numbered row, and begin each odd numbered row, with 3 or 4 white beads. Make 3 (brown) 6 bead basic, 3 rows Reduce to one wire and twist. Make 15 6 bead basic, 5 rows Reduce to one wire and twist. Make 11 6 bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to one wire and twist.

NEEDLES Make 108 (green) a. String the entire hank of green beads on the 30 gauge wire.

b. Leaving 3 inches of bare wire, skip the bead closest to the end and thread the bare wire back through 2 inches of beads.

c. Leave 1 inch of bare wire and cut from spool. d. Each time you complete 3 needles, twist their wires together. You should have 36 groups of 3 needles.

Pinecone and Branch

1 hank of medium green beads 1/2 hank of brown beads (1 strand of white beads – optional) 24 or 26 gauge brown or black wire 30 gauge green wire (needles and assembly) 1, 12 inch piece of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” Brown floral tape

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ASSEMBLY

1. Gently, give each pine cone “petal” a side to side “cup” shape.

2. Hold the 3 smallest petals together so that the tips are even.

3. Twist ½ inch of the wires, closest to the beads, together.

4. Position 4 medium petals, so that the tips are about half way down the length of the previous row.

5. Again, bring all of the wires together and twist about ½ inch.

6. In the same manner, add 5 medium, 6 medium, 5 large, then the last 6 large petals.

7. When completed, twist all of the remaining wires and tape with brown floral tape.


9. Hold 3 needle groups with the base of the beads even with the end of the stem wire.

10. Secure with assembly wire.

11. Wrap the wire down the stem ½ inch and add 3 more needle groups.

12. Continue in the same manner until you reach the seventh row.

13. Attach the pinecone stem along with 3 more needle groups.

14. Continue to attach the needle groups, 3 groups at a time, until complete.


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PETALS (slightly pointed top, round bottom) Make 10 (yellow and white): 12-bead basic, 15 rows.

1· Cut 36" of beading wire. 2· Form a normal basic wire and loop without beads. 3· Use six yellow beads below six white beads for the basic row. 4· Begin each even-numbered row and end each odd-numbered row with six yellow beads. 5· Reduce to one wire and lace all.

BUDS (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (white): 12-bead basic, 15 rows.

Leave three wires and twist. Make 3 (red): 1 1/4" basic, 17 rows.

Leave three wires and twist. Leaves (pointed top, pointed bottom)

Plumeria 1 hank white 11/0 seed beads 3 strands yellow 11/0 seed beads 1/2, hank red 11/0 seed beads 2 hanks light or medium green 11/0 seed beads 1/2-hank brown 11/0 seed beads 2 strands tan 1010 or 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge white, red, and green beading wire 30-gauge lacing and assembly wires 5- 18" long, 16-gauge stem wires 2- 18" long 20-gauge stem wires, cut in half 1/2" green floral tape

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Make 4 (green): 4" basic, 17 rows.

1· Use a 9" piece of 20-gauge stem wire held against the back of the original basic row during construction to stiffen the leaf, as in Stem Stiffening Option 1, 2· Leave three wires and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly tape all stem wires.

2· Use assembly wire to attach five white flower petals to the very tip of a stem wire. Allow the

petals to overlap with one side above and one side below its neighbor.

3· Use green beads on wire to wrap the top 5" of the stem.

4· Set aside and repeat for the second flower.

5· For each of the two buds, lay one white petal against a red petal.

6· Twist the petals into a spiral.

7. Twist the last red petal into a spiral.

8· Attach each bud to the tip of a separate stem wire.

9· Use green beads on wire to wrap the top 5" of each stem.

10· For the leaves, use green beads on wire to wrap the top 11/2" of the stem.

11· Use 28-gauge wire to bind the two flowers together as close to the beaded area as possible.

12· Add the three buds and four leaves in the same manner.

13· Continue wrapping the wire down the unbeaded bundle of stems.

14· String the brown and tan beads onto a spool of wire, beginning with 1" of tan followed by 4" to

6" of brown. Repeat this proportion until you have at least 6 feet of strung beads.

15· Use the brown-and-tan beaded wire to wrap the lower stem, stopping 3" from the bottom.

16· Cover the exposed wire with floral tape.

17· Cup the flower petals toward the top and slightly twist them into a "swirl."

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FLOWERS (Six, Continuous Crossover loops) Make 1

a. Cut 30 inches of wire. b. String 2 green beads, 2 red beads, 4 yellow beads, 2 red beads, then 2 more green beads. c. Push the beads into position, 2 inches from one of the ends. d. Make a loop. e. On the long end of the wire, add 3 green, 2 red, 5 yellow, 2 red and 3 more green beads. f. Make the “crossover” loop. g. Repeat this process until you have 6 flowers. h. Bring the ends together and twist.

BRACTS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 5 (red, pink, or white) 1 ½ inch basic, 9 rows

a. To maintain a sharp pointed tip, add a bead to the basic wire each time around. b. After completing row 5, bring the beaded wire to within 1 inch of the top, right side, fold it back down, and wrap it around the basic loop. c. Repeat this procedure on the other side. You now have 9 rows across. d. Leave 3 wires and twist smoothly. Lace so that lacing crosses no more than ½ inch below the tips of the outside rows.

Poinsettia 1 hank of red, pink or cream colored beads 1/2 hank of light or medium green beads 54 yellow beads 24 gauge red (or petal colored) wire 24 or 26 gauge green wire 30 gauge assembly wire 12 inches of 22 gauge wire (cut in half and use to stiffen leaves) 1, 18 inch, 16 gauge, or heavier, stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Make 5 (red, pink, or white) 2 inch basic, 13 rows

a. To maintain a sharp pointed tip, add a bead to the basic wire each time around. b. After completing row 9, bring the beaded wire to within 1 inch of the top, right side, fold it back down, and wrap it around the basic loop. c. Repeat this procedure on the other side. You now have 13 rows across. d. Leave 3 wires and twist smoothly. e. Lace so that lacing crosses no more than ½ inch below the tips of the outside rows.

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green) 2½ inch basic, 19 rows

a. To maintain a sharp point, add a bead to the basic wire, each time around. b. After completing row 11, bring the beaded wire up to within 1¼ inches of the top, right side, fold it back down and wrap it around the basic loop. c. Repeat on the other side. You now have 15 rows across. d. Bring the beaded wire to within 1¼ inches of the previously folded wire on the right side. e. Fold it back down and wrap. f. Repeat on the left side. You now have 19 rows across. g. Leave 3 wires and stiffen with Stem Stiffening Method 2. h. Cut, twist and tape the stems. i. Lace each leaf twice, so that lacing crosses no more than ½ inch below the tips of the outside rows.

ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the stem wire. 2. Using assembly wire, attach the flower group to the tip on the stem. 3. Directly below the flowers, add the 5 small bracts. Leave at least ¼ inch of the bare, twisted, colored wire showing. Experiment with this measurement to determine the desired effect. 4. Add the 5 large bracts directly below, and between the small bracts. 5. Trim the remaining wires to different lengths. 6. Wrap the assembly wire approximately 2 ½ inches down the stem and secure a leaf. Once again, leave a portion of the taped leaf stem showing. Repeat for the second leaf. 7. Use floral tape to tape over all exposed assembly areas.

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PETALS Make 6 (petal color) (flat top, pointed bottom) 1 bead basic, 23 rows a. Cut 6 feet of bare wire. Make a basic wire and loop as you normally would, but without the beads. You will be adding the beads, as needed, from the opposite end of the wire. (If you have trouble with the added beads sliding off the cut end of the wire, clip your hemostats on the end of the wire.) b. Put 1 bead on the basic wire and 16 on the cut wire. c. Use 8 beads for row 2, and use 8 beads for row 3. Push the rows down tight against the center bead, forming a very short, wide petal. As you work, keep the top of the petal flat and gradually work the bottom to a point. d. For the next 10 rows, begin each even- numbered row with 4 navy beads, and end each odd-numbered row with 4 navy beads. (Use the petal-color beads to complete the rows.) e. Finish the rest of the petals with the petal-color beads. f. Leave 3 wires, and twist.

Poppy, Oriental

(1 flower, 1 bud, 2 leaves) 1 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of navy or , 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of light green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wires 30 gauge wires for lacing and assembly 4, 16” pieces of 16-gauge stem wires 1/2” green floral Lope

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CENTER POD (String the beads on green wire.) Make 1 (petal color, green, or navy) Combination of beehive and basket bottom. Note: Since you want the wires to show on the top of the pod, you will be displaying what is normally the back side of this piece. a. Cut three 6” pieces of green wire. Hold them together and, leaving 3” of bare wire overlapping the center, wrap the beaded spool wire twice around the center of the cut pieces. b. Spread the wires open like the spokes of a wheel. You will now bead around this by placing the required number of beads between the spokes and wrapping the wire around each spoke (fig. 35). c. Since this is “back side up.” bring your wire under and around the spoke each time you wrap it. d. Place beads as follows (When the number of beads decreases, bend wires backwards to accommodate the shorter distances): Round #1—Put 1 bead between each spoke. Round #2—Put 2 beads between each spoke. Round #3—Put 3 beads between each spoke. Round #4—Put 5 beads between each spoke. Round #5—Put 6 beads between each spoke. Round #6—Put 6 beads between each spoke. Round #7—Put 5 beads between each spoke. Round #8—Put 5 beads between each spoke. Round #9—Put 5 beads between each spoke. Round #10—Put 4 beads between each spoke. e. Straighten the wires. Shape them into a smooth, round pod. f. Bring the wires together under the center and twist (fig. 35). STAMENS Make 1 (navy) Using 2” of beads per loop, make 20 Continuous Loops. SEPALS AND BUD Make 6 (green) 1/2 basic, 11 rows a. After completing row 5, bend the top basic wire backwards 90°. b. Once complete, DO NOT cut the top basic wire on 3 of these. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist.

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LEAVES Make 2 (green) a. Use 22- or 24-gauge wire to make these as stiff as possible. Leave3” of bare wire. b. Make the following series of loops (leaving 1/2” of beads between each of the loops): Make 3 loops using 2” of beads per loop. Make 3 loops using 1 1/2” of beads per loop. Make 7 loops using 1” of beads per loop. Make 3 loops using 1 1/2” of beads per loop. Make 3 loops using 2” of beads per loop. c. Leave 1” of beads and 2” of bare wire, and cut. d. Put 1” of beads on the beginning bare wire. Put the wires together, and twist. e. Fold the circle closed, and twist the entire length. f. Give the large individual loops a half twist. ASSEMBLY

Lightly tape the stem wires.

Bud

1. Use the 3 bud/sepal pieces that have the long basic wires, hold the tips together and twist the top

wires.

2. Trim the wires to 1/2”, and tuck them inside the bud.

3. Bring the bottom wires together, and twist.

4. Use assembly wire to attach this to the top of one of the stems.

5. Drop down about 4”, and wire a leaf in place.

6. Lightly tape down the stem.

Flower

1. Allowing 1/2” of the stem to go up inside, use assembly wire to attach the pod to the top of the

second stem wire. Keep the assembly wire attached.

2. Directly below the pod, wrap the 20-loop stamen wire around the stem. Keep it as close to the pod

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as possible. Wrap any trailing ends with the assembly wire.

3. Add the 6 petals, 3 at a time, with the second row directly under the spaces of the first row. Center

a sepal under each of the lower petals, and again use the assembly wire to secure these.

4. Drop down about 4”, and wire the other leaf in place.

5. Hold the bud and flower stems together, and mark where they should be joined. DON’T join at

this time.

Bead the Stems

I. String about 5 feet of green beads.

2. Do the bud FIRST. Wrap the beads down to your mark. End here by wrapping the bare wire

several times around the stem, as close to the beads as possible.

3. Spiral the wire down a few inches before cutting.

4. Do the same thing to the flower stem. DON’T cut the wire when you reach the mark.

5. Once you reach the mark, use another piece of wire to tightly attach the two stems together.

6. Continue beading down the stem (now going around both stem wires). Stop beading at least 1” to

3” from the bottom. End as before.

7. Cut the wire, and cover all exposed wire with floral tape.

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Center (petal and contrasting colors) Make 2 24 Continuous Loops (If making a solid color, all seed bead flower, use 8 inches of beads per loop.)

a. String 12 bugle beads (or 3 ¼ inches of 11/0’s), then *16 contrasting seed beads, 24 bugle beads, 16 contrasting seed beads, 24 bugle beads, 16 contrasting seed beads, repeat from * until you have 24 patches of seed beads. Add 12 bugle beads. b. Leave 2 inches of bare wire. c. Make 24 Continuous Loops and pinch them closed. (Each loop has 12 bugle beads on each side with the 16 seed beads at the top.) d. Leave 2 inches of bare wire and cut from spool.

Large Petals (petal and contrasting colors) Make 8 (pointed top, round bottom) 3 ½ inch basic, 9 rows (If making a solid color, all seed bead flower.) a. Make a 13 bugle bead basic row and the basic loop. b. Measure about 36 to 38 inches of wire and cut from spool.

Protea Materials Needed 3 hanks of petal colored # 3 bugle, or 11/0 seed beads ½ hank of, contrasting or matching,11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green #3 bugle, or 11/0 seed beads ½ strand of green 11/0 seed beads

(If using bugle bead leaves) 24 gauge colored beading wire 30 gauge Lacing Wire 30 gauge assembly wire 1, 9 inch stem wire Green Floral tape 1, 3 inch, Styrofoam egg Craft paint to match the petal colored beads Styrofoam safe glue

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c. Place 13 bugle beads and several contrasting seed beads on the wire. d. Complete the row. e. Add enough seed beads to duplicate the opposite side then add 1 (or 2) more. f. Add 13 bugle beads and complete the row. g. Continue, in the same manner, using only 13 bugle beads per row, but increasing the number of seed beads, as needed. h. Leave 3 wires and twist. (If making an all seed bead flower, lace each petal.)

Small Petals (petal and contrasting colors) Make 8 (pointed top, round bottom) 2 ¼ inch basic, 9 rows (If making a solid color, all seed bead flower.) a. Make a 9 bugle bead basic row and the basic loop. b. Measure about 30 to 32 inches of wire and cut from spool.

c. Place 9 bugle beads and several contrasting seed beads on the wire. d. Complete the row. e. Add enough seed beads to duplicate the opposite side then add 1 (or 2) more. f. Add 9 bugle beads and complete the row. g. Continue, in the same manner, using only 9 bugle beads per row, but increasing the number of seed beads, as needed. h. Leave 3 wires and twist. (If making an all seed bead flower, lace each petal.)

Leaves (green) Make 6 (pointed top, round bottom) 3 inch basic, 9 rows a. If you are using bugle beads for the leaves, start with an 11 bead basic.

b. Add seed beads to the top basic wire, as needed, to fill in any gaps caused by the fact that the bugle beads cross the basic at odd positions. Don’t worry about the bottoms, they won’t show on the completed leaf. c. Leave 3 wires and twist.

Assembly

1. Place craft glue on the top 2 inches of the stem wire.

2. Carefully push the stem wire into the center bottom of the egg.

3. Lightly tape the exposed stem. Paint the egg and set it aside to dry thoroughly.

4. Lay the 2 Center Pieces on top of each other and twist the wires on each end.

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5. Press the pieces together so that the loops alternate. ie. The first loop is from the top piece, the

second is from the bottom, the third is from the top, etc. (See diagram)

6. Lace the loops, once across the center, leaving a tail, of wire, on each end.

7. Thread a piece of lacing wire through the tip of every other loop. Form a cone by pulling the wire

tight. Twist the ends and trim. Twist and trim the ends of the center lacing, also.

8. Gently slip the egg inside the cone. Massage the beads into place so that they cover the entire egg.

If the egg is a little too large, gently compress the exterior by rolling the egg between your palm and

a hard surface.

9. Twist the bottom wires and use assembly wire to secure the base to the stem wire.

10. Using assembly wire, thread the wire through the tips of the unsecured loops, pull tight, twist and

trim. This row of tips should be slightly lower than the first row.

11. Use assembly wire to attach the 8 large petals, directly below the centerpiece.

12. Bend the bottoms of the petals so that they conform to the shape of the centerpiece.

13. In the same manner, attach the 8 small petals directly below and between the large petals.

14. Attach 3 leaves, evenly spaced, against the bottom of the flower.

15. Drop down 1 inch and add the last 3 leaves, below and between the first group.

16. Without trimming, tightly secure all of the petal and leaf wires with assembly wire.

17 Tape the entire stem.

Lace Twist

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FLOWERETS Make 35 (white beads on white wire) a. Leaving 4” of bare wire, make four 7-bead Continuous Loops. b. Leave 4” of bare wire, cut and twist lightly. c. On the last floweret, thread a single red bead onto the wire. Bring the wire over the top of the flower. d. Center the red bead. Bring the wire back down, and twist lightly. SEPALS Make 4 (green) a. Leave 3” of bare wire. b. Make 3 Continuous Loops. The first is a 1/2” loop. The second requires 1” of beads. And, the third is 1/2” again. e. Leave 3” of bare wire, and cut. d. Put 1/2” of beads on each wire, and twist. Make 4 (green) a. Leave 3” of bare wire. b. Make 3 Continuous Loops. The first is a 1” loop. The second requires 2” of beads. And, the third is 1” again.

Queen Anne's Lace

1/2 hank of white, 11/0 seed beads 4 strands of light green, 11/0 seed beads 1 red 11/0 bead 24 gauge colored beading wire 30 gauge wire (assembly) 18" of 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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c. Leave 3” of bare wire, and cut. d. Put 1” of beads on each wire, and twist up to the loops. LEAVES Make 2 (green) a. Leave 3” of bare wire. b. Make a 1” loop. c. Leave 1/2” of beads. d. Make another 1” loop. e. Repeat until you have 4 loops with 1/2” of beads between them. f. Make a 2” loop (tip of leaf). g. Make a 1” loop. Leave 1/2” of beads, and then make the next 1” loop. Continue until you have another set of 4 loops with 1/2” beaded spacers. h. Cut 3” bare wire, and add 1/2” of beads to each bare end (fig. 28). Twist the wires. i. Pinch all of the loops closed, and twist the beads on all of the loops and stem. This gives them a lacier appearance. Assembly

1. Lightly tape the stem wire. 2. This is a flat-topped flower. Therefore, when assembling flower groups, put the flowerets face down on a smooth surface. Bring the wires toward the center, and adjust the length of each wire to insure that the flowerets remain flat. Once they are in position, twist the wires lightly. Make 4 groups of 3 flowerets. Make 4 groups of 4 flowerets. Make 1 group of 7 flowerets (the one floweret with the red bead should be in the center, and the other six should completely surround it). 3. Arrange the groups as shown. Bring the wires together, and twist. Use assembly wire to attach the flower to the end of the stem. 4. Pull the wires away from the stem, and cut them to different lengths, so that they will taper when pulled back down. Tape this area lightly. 5. Attach the 4 large sepals directly below the flower. Bend them upwards. Attach the 4 small sepals in the spaces between the large sepals. Bend them downwards. 6. Wire the two leaves at attractive distances from the flower. 7. Tape the entire stem.

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LARGE FLOWER (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (petal color), one-bead basic, 11 rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 3 (petal color), one-bead basic, 15 rows.

1. Reduce to one wire and twist. 2· Lace all of the petals.

Make 4 (petal color), one-bead basic, 19 rows.


Make 5 (petal color), one-bead basic, 23 rows. 1. Reduce to one wire and twist.

2· Lace all of the petals. SMALL FLOWER (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (petal color), one-bead basic, 11 rows.

Reduce to one wire and twist.

Rose, Floribunda

2 1/4 hanks petal-colored 11/0 seed beads 1 hank green 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge colored beading wire 24-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge wire (lacing and assembly) 3, 18" long 16-gauge stem wires 1/2" green floral tape

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Make 3 (petal color), one-bead basic, 15 rows. 1. Reduce to one wire and twist. 2· Lace all of the petals.

Make 4 (petal color), one-bead basic, 19 rows.


BUD (round top, round bottom) Make 2 (petal color), one-bead basic, 11 rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 3 (petal color), one-bead basic, 15 rows.

1. Reduce each to one wire and twist. 2· Lace all of the petals

SEPALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 12 (green): eight-bead basic, nine rows.

1·To form an elongated point, add two beads to the basic wire after rows 3, 5, and 7. 2. Reduce to one wire and twist.

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green), eight-bead basic, 11 rows.

Leave three wires and twist. Make 4 (green) eight-bead basic, seven rows.

Leave three wires and twist. ASSEMBLY

Leaf Group Assembly

1· After twisting the wires, cut a length of floral tape in half lengthwise.

2· Beginning at the base of the beads, tape about halfway down each leaf.

3· With the largest leaf at the top and the two small ones opposite each other as shown hold the

leaves and twist the wires together.

4· Tape the twisted area and flatten the lower half slightly. (This will lessen any bulges on the flower

stem.)

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Rose

1· Lightly tape your stem wires.

2· For each of the three flowers, start by folding the two smallest petals in half lengthwise toward the

"wrong side."

3· With the folds overlapping, hold the two small petals so that the bases are even with the top of the

stem wire.

4· Using assembly wire, tightly wrap the petals in place with two to three passes.

5· One at a time, position each of the next largest petals around the stem and secure in the same

manner. When all are added, go on to the next size and repeat the procedure.

In steps 4 and 5, make sure to place each row tightly against the previous row. Failure to do so will

leave unsightly gaps in your bloom

6· When all of the petals have been added, arrange the sepals in the same manner: five for the large

flower, four for the small flower, and three for the bud. Secure and cut the assembly wire.

7. Turn the roses upside-down, pull the wires slightly away from the stem, and cut them to all

different lengths. This will form a tapered effect when they are pressed back against the stem.

8· Secure the wires and tape each of the stems again.

9· Group the three blooms together and secure them with assembly wire.

10· Wire the leaf groups (below) to the stem and cover all of the assembly areas with floral tape.

1. Position your leaves and flower(s) along the barrette to check the fit. Add more leaves, if

necessary to make sure that the beads will extend beyond the metal on all sides. Twist the stem wires

Rose Hair Barrette 1 Rose (from pattern) or another flower Several beaded leaves (of your choice) 24 gauge beading wire Clear craft cement (Liquid Nails Clear®, or E6000® craft glue) Krazy Glue ® 3" metal hair barrette (found in the bead aisle of most craft

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to secure the position.

2. Place your flower upside down on the table. Place several drops of Krazy Glue on the twisted

stem wires where they meet the petals. Set this aside to dry.

3. Open the barrette. Position your flower. Cut a 2” piece of wire, and fold it in half. From the

bottom, position the wire so one end goes through a hole in the end of the barrette and the other goes

around the side. Push the wire through the leaf. Bring the wires together, and twist. Trim the wires to

1/8”, and tuck them down between the rows of beads. Repeat this procedure on the other end of the

barrette.

4. Using a scrap piece of wire, dab a small amount of the clear craft cement to the tip of each of the

bent basic wires on the back of each of the flower and leaf petals. Make sure that the glue touches

both the wire and the beads. This will keep the flower from becoming entangled in the wearer’s hair.

6. Place a nice sized blob of clear cement on the center of the barrette, between flower and metal.

Make sure that it also covers the trimmed leaf wires. Turn the flower(s) over and carefully cut off the

excess stem.

7. Allow the glue to dry overnight. In the morning, if you find that you have too much cement, use

nail clippers to remove the excess. NOTE; Any exposed areas can be wrapped with ribbon.

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PETALS Make 5 (petal color) (round top, round bottom) 8-bead basic, 3 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 5 (petal color) 4-bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 5 (petal color) 4-bead basic, 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 5 (petal color) 5-bead basic, 11 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist.

Rose, Sweetheart 1 hank of petal color, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 1, 18" 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Make 5 (petal color) 5-bead basic, 13 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. SEPALS Make 5 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 3-bead basic, 7 rows Reduce to I wire and twist. LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Group #1 Make 1 (green) 8-bead basic, 11 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (green) 8-head basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Group #2 Make 1 (green) 8-head basic, 13 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (green) 8-bead basic, 9 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY


2. Starting with the smallest petals, hold a single petal so that the base is even with the top of the

stem wire. Using the thin assembly wire, tightly wrap the petal in place (2-3 passes).

3. One at a time, position each petal around the stem and secure in the same manner.

4. When all five petals are added, go on to the next size, and repeat the procedure. Make sure to

place each row tightly against the previous roc Failure to do so will leave unsightly gaps in your

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bloom.

5. When all 25 petals have been added, arrange the sepals in the same manner. Secure the sepals, and

cut the assembly wire.

6. Turn the rose upside down, pull the wires slightly away from the stem, and cut them all to the

same length, 1/2’ from the bloom.

7.Tape the entire stem again, making sure to wrap the assembly area with several layers, thereby

producing the rose-hip effect.

8. Leaf Group Assembly:

a. Cut a length of floral tape in half (lengthwise).

b. Beginning at the base of the beads, tape about halfway down each leaf.

c. With the largest leaf at the top and the two small ones opposite each other (fig. 23), hold the

leaves together, and twist the wires together.

c. Tape the twisted area, and slightly flatten the lower half. This will lessen any bulges on the flower

stem.

d. Position this group several inches below the bloom, and wire it in place.

e. Repeat for the second leaf group, and then tape the entire stem again.

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LEAVES Make 2 (pointed tops, round bottom) 1/2” basic, 9 rows a. Use green for the first 7 rows, measure 4” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 2 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 2 3/4” basic, 11 rows a. Use green for the first 7 rows, measure 9” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 4 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 2 3/4” basic, 13 rows a. Use green for the first 9 rows, measure 10” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 4 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist.

Sanseveria 2 hanks of medium green, 11/0 seed beads 3/4 hank of pale yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge green wire (26 g. if using paddle wire) 30 gauge assembly wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Make 2 3/4” basic, 15 rows a. Use green for the first 11 rows, measure 11” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 4 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 2 1” basic, 17 rows a. Use green for the first 13 rows, measure 12” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 4 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 2 1” basic, 19 rows a. Use green for the first 15 rows, measure 13” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 4 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. Make 2 1” basic, 21 rows a. Use green for the first 17 rows, measure 14” of bare wire, and cut. b. Make the last 4 rows yellow. c. Leave 3 wires, and twist. ASSEMBLY

I. Lace all of the leaves once, one third of the way from the tips.

2. Use assembly wire to bind the two smallest leaves together. Continue to add the leaves, smallest

to largest.

3. Once you have them all connected, twist all of the stem wires together tightly.

4. Trim the stem to 2” or 3”, and tape.

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LEAVES Make 15 a. Leave 4” of bare wire. Using 8 beads for the inner loop, make 3 Continuous Double Loops of beads. b. Leave 4” of bare wire, and cut from the spool. c. Twist the wires together. (Tape, if desired) FLOWERS Make 8 a. Leave 4 1/2” of bare wire. Make 8 Continuous Loops of 12 beads each. b. Leave 4 1/2” of bare wire, and cut. c. Pinch all of the loops closed. Pinch them into a tight bunch. d. Twist the wires together.

ASSEMBLY

Twist the bottom inch of the flower stem together and tape them.

Shamrocks 3 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 3 strands of white, 11/0 seed beads (24 gauge green beading wire or 26 gauge green floral wire 1/2” green floral tape (optional)

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Flowers (lavender) Make 6, (round top, round bottom) 1 bead basic, 19 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace once across the center.

c. Placing your thumbnails along the top basic wire, d. Bend a severe dip in the top of each petal. (See photo)

Make 12, (round top, round bottom) 1½ inch basic, 7 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist.

Snail Vine Materials Needed 1 hank of lavender, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of medium green, 11/0 seed beads 2 strands of white, 11/0 seed beads 2, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires 24 or 26 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire Green floral tape **Untwisted rayon embroidery floss (optional)

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Pistils (white) Make 6 1½ inch basic, 3 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Twist the entire beaded area. c. Bend the pistil into a question mark. Buds Make 2 (white) 1¼ inch basic, 3 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Twist the entire beaded area. c. Bend the bud into a question mark. d. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of stem, closest to the bud. Make 3 (lavender) 1½ inch basic, 5 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Twist the entire beaded area. c. Bend the bud into a question mark. d. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of stem, closest to the bud. Leaves (pointed top, round bottom) X-Large Make 2 (green) 4 bead basic, 17 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of the stem, closest to the beads. Large Make 4 (green) 4 bead basic, 15 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of the stem, closest to the beads. Medium Make 2 (green) 4 bead basic, 13 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Use floral tape(and floss) to cover 1 inch of the stem, closest to the beads.

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Small Make 4 (green) 4 bead basic, 11 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of the stem, closest to the beads. X-Small Make 2 (green) 4 bead basic, 9 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of the stem, closest to the beads. Mini Make 4 (green) 4 bead basic, 7 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1 inch of the stem, closest to the beads.

Assembly

1. Place a pistil in the center of each large flower petal, matching the bases.

2. Place 2 small petals, wrong side up, on top of the pistils.

3. Twist all of the wires together.

4. Use floral tape (and floss) to cover 1½ inches of stem, closest to the flower.

5. In the approximate center, curl and bend the small petals downward. Set aside.

6. Twist together 6 leaf groups, using 1larger petal, bordered by 2 of the next smaller. i.e.

(1, X-LG + 2, LG,)–(1,Med + 2, SM)–(1 X-SM + 2 Mini)

7. Tape (and floss) 1½ inches of each twisted, leaf group, stem.

8. Lightly tape the 2, 18 inch stem wires.

9. Using assembly wire, attach a small leaf group to the top of a stem wire.

10. Wind the assembly wire down 1½ inches and add a flower and bud.

11. Wind the assembly wire down 1½ inches and add a medium leaf group.

12. Wind the assembly wire down 1½ inches and add a flower and bud.

13. Wind the assembly wire down 1½ inches and add a large leaf group.

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14. Wind the assembly wire down 1½ inches and add flower and bud. Repeat for the second stem.

15. Join the 2 stems together at the base.

16. Cover all assembly areas with floral tape (and floss).

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PETALS Make 18 small cups (petal color) (round top, round bottom) 1 bead basic, 13 rows a. After completing row 3, bend the top basic wire back to about an 80 degree angle. As you continue beading, you will be making a slanted cup. b. After you trim and twist the wires, lightly pinch the cup near the twisted wire, while tugging the other side outward. You should end up with a Beehive shape similar to Little Bo- Peep’s bonnet c. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. Make 18 large cups (petal color) (round top, round bottom) 3-bead basic, 9 rows a. Bend the basic wire hack to an 80 degrees angle after row 3. b. Reduce to 1 wire and twist. BUDS Make 6 (petal color) a. Leave 2” of bare wire at the beginning and end, make two 12-bead Continuous Loops. b. Pinch the loops together, and twist wires.

Snapdragon 1 1/2 hanks of petal color, 11/0 seed beads 1 1/2 hanks of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 1, 18" , 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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Make 6 (petal color) a. Leave 2” of hare wire at the beginning and end, make three 16-bead Continuous Loops. b. Pinch the loops together, and twist wires. Make 1 (green) a. Leave 2” of bare wire at the beginning and end, make five 16-bead Continuous Loops. b. Pinch the loops together, and twist wires. SEPALS Make 30 (green) Leave 2” of bare wire at the beginning and end, make five 12-bead Continuous Loops. LEAVES Make 15 (green) 2” basic, 5 rows (pointed top, round bottom) Leave 3 wires and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1. To make the blooms, hold a single small-cup petal and a single large-cup petal together with front

sides facing. Make sure the bases are even. Twist twice to hold them together. Position a sepal

(Continuous Loop) assembly at the base, with the open side facing down (under the large cup). Twist

all the wires together. Trim wires to 2” and tape.

2. Position a petal-color bud in each of the remaining sepals. Twist the wires together, and tape.

3. Lightly tape the large stem wire.

4. Position the green bud tightly against the tip of the large stem wire, and wire in place. Keep the

wire connected. Wire down 1”, and secure 3 small buds at equal distances around the stem.

5. Tape down 1 ". Attach the next 3 small buds in the same manner, making sure that they are

positioned below the empty spaces of the previous row.

6. Tape down 1”. Attach the large buds, all of the blooms, and all of the leaves in the same manner

(1” between rows, 3 per row, all spaced under the empty spaces of the row above).


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PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 3 (petal color): four-bead basic, seven rows.

Reduce each to one wire. STAMENS (continuous loops) Make 1 (yellow beads on 30-gauge wire) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Make six twisted continuous loops, containing one yellow bead each. 3· End with 3" of bare wire, cut from spool, and twist the wires together.

Buds (crossover loops) Make 2 (one green, one petal color) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Make a 16-bead loop with two crossover loops. 3·End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4· Twist the wires and tape the top 1 1/2".

Spiderwort 1 strand petal-colored 11/0 seed beads 2 strands green 11/0 seed beads 6 yellow 11/0 seed beads 24-gauge colored beading wire 24-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge gold wire (assembly) 6, 18" long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape

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Make 2 (green) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Make a 12 bead crossover loop. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4·Twist the wires and tape the top 1 1/2"

LEAF (pointed top, round bottom) Make1 (green): 3" basic, seven rows.

Leave three wires, lace, and twist.

ASSEMBLY


2· Hold all three petals and the stamen together.

3· Twist all of the bottom wires together tightly.

4· Use floral tape to cover 11/2" of the twisted wires, closest to the flower.

5· Hold the flowers and buds together, with the top of the buds at different levels and slightly lower

than the flower.

6· Allowing 1" of the flower stem to rise above the taped stem wire, use 30-gauge wire to attach

them securely.

7· Directly below the flowers you attached in step 6, attach the leaf so that its base touches the stem.

8· Taper the wire lengths and re-tape the entire stem. Pinch the base of the leaf around the stem wire

and crease it down the center.

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PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 18 (yellow): 11/4" basic, 13 rows.

1·After completing each petal, leave two wires and twist only 1/4” of the stem closest to the petal. 2· Lace each petal across the center.

Make 18 (yellow): 1 1/2" basic, 13 rows.

1·After completing each petal, leave two wires and twist only 1/4” of the stem closest to the petal. 2· Lace each petal across the center.

SEPALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 9 (green): 1/2" basic, 11 rows.

Leave three wires and twist. CENTER (round) Make 1 (brown): one-bead basic, 30 rows.

Sunflower, Large

3 hanks yellow 11/0 beads 3 hanks green 11/0 beads 1 hank brown 11/0 beads 26-gauge beading wire 24-gauge green beading wire 30-gauge gold and green lacing wire 3, 12" long pieces of 22-gauge wire (to stiffen leaf stems) 24" 1/4" -diameter copper tubing 2 ~"-diameter circle of brown Foamie® craft foam or light cardboard Green floral tape E 6000 or hot glue (optional)

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1· Before beginning, make sure that your top basic wire is at least 5" long and your basic loop is large enough to fit loosely around your hand. 2· Since you will end at the top of the circle, cut the wire and twist it with the top basic wire. 3·Twist the bottom loop. 4· Lace the center three times: once across the center and twice to form an "X" across the back.

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 3 (green): 1/2" basic, 41 rows.

1·After completing each leaf, leave three wi.res and twist. 2·To strengthen the stems, use 12" of 22-gauge wire and Stem Stiffening Option 2 3· Lace each leaf three times: once across the center and twice to form an "X". 4·Use beaded wire to wrap 2" of the stem, closest to the petal.

ASSEMBLY

1· Use one large petal and one small to make 18 pairs. Twist them together for 1/2" below the petals.

2· About 1/4" from the edge of your foam (or cardboard) circle, poke 18 evenly spaced small holes.

3· Slip a pair of petals into each of these holes. Arrange them so that they are evenly spaced around

the edge

of the circle and lay this face down on a flat surface.

4· On the back of the circle, separate one wire from each pair of petals. Twist it firmly with one wire

from the pair immediately next to it. Trim the twisted wires to 1/2" and fold them firmly toward the

center.

5· Position the brown center over the front of the circle and thread the wires between the petals,

directly across from each other. Bring them to the center back, twist the ends together, and fold them

flat against the circle.

6· Twist the remaining wires lightly. Test the fit to make sure that they will slip inside the copper

tubing. If they will not fit, taper and trim the wires until you are able to push the tubing all the way to

the back of the flower.

7 • Place a generous amount of glue inside the tubing and insert the flower. If you are using hot glue,

you must work quickly If the glue hardens too quickly, carefully heat the tubing to soften the glue.

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8· Optional" but recommended: For added stability, you may leave the circle in place and fill the

back of the circle with hot glue or E6000®. If you do this, pull the edges of the circle toward the

back, between the petals, and secure them in the glue. This will make the circle smaller and keep it

out of sight.

*If you are happy with the stability of the petals and choose not to add the additional glue, simply

cut and remove the circle.

9· Once the glue hardens, use floral tape to cover the entire stem.

10· Use assembly wire to attach the sepals, three at a time, directly below the flower.

11. Position them with the wrong side toward the flower and the sepals curved upward levels and

securely wrap them in place with 26-gauge wire.

12· Cover the assembly areas with floral tape.

13· Cover the entire stem with beaded wire. Begin at the top in the area between the sepals and the

flower.

14· End approximately 4" from the bottom by wrapping several times around the tubing with bare

wire. Continue wrapping the bare wire to the bottom and cover it with floral tape.

15· Arrange the petals so that all of the short petals are pulled to the front and the flower appears to

have three to four layers of petals.

16. "Plant" your sunflower in a well-weighted pot.

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PETALS (pointed top, pointed bottom) Make 24 (yellow): 3/4" basic, seven rows".

1 - Reduce each to one wire and twist. 2 - Form pairs of petals by twisting the wires of two petals together for 1/4”', 1/4” from the base of the petals, creating 12 pairs.

3 - Stack three pairs of petals and twist the wires together, beginning 1/2” from the last twist, creating four groups. *To shade the petals as pictured (optional):

1·Cut approximately 24" of wire. 2 - Form the basic wire and basic loop on one end of the bare wire. 3-Put 3/4" of orange beads on both the basic wire and cut end. 4- Add a few yellow beads to the cut end and complete row 2. 5. On row 3, use enough yellow beads to match the length of yellow on row 2. 6. Add enough orange beads to complete row 3.

Sunflower, Small 1 1/2 hanks yellow, orange, or amber 11/0 seed beads 1/2-hank brown 11/0 seed beads 1 hank green 11/0 seed beads 24- gauge gold beading wire 24- or 26-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge assembly wire 3, 18" -long 16-gauge stem wires 1/2” green floral tape

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7·Continue in the same manner, beginning each odd- numbered row and ending each even-numbered row with 3/4” of orange beads.

CENTER (round) Make 1 (brown): one-bead basic, 22 rows. 1. Complete rows 1 through 18 as usual. You will be at the top of the center disk.

2. Leave two beads at the top of row 19 and then make a five- bead loop 3. Leave two beads and form another five-bead loop. Continue in this manner until you have approximately 15 loops, as shown 4. Twist around the bottom wires to complete row 19. 5. Do the same for row 20. 6. For rows 21 and 22, use the same technique, but make approximately 16 loops per row. 7. End at the top of the disk, cut the wire to 3", and twist it with the top basic wire 8. Cut and twist the bottom basic wire. 9. Bring the two twisted wires together in center at back of the disk and twist. End at the top and twist with the top basic wire.

SEPALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 10 (green): 1/4" basic, 11 rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green): 14" basic, 25 rows.

1· Leave three wires, twist, and tape. 2· Lace once across the center.

ASSEMBLY

1· Use assembly wire to firmly bind the three stem wires together.

2· Lightly cover them with floral tape.

3· Use assembly wire to attach the center disk to the top of the stem. Position it so that the stem wire

"just" touches the back of the disk.

4· Hold a petal group against the stem wire. Attach it so that the petals extend beyond the disk with

no stem wire showing.

5. Secure the other three groups in the same manner.

6. Directly below the petals, secure five sepals, wrong- side-up, spaced evenly around the stem.

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7 . Position and secure the remaining sepals directly below and between those secured in step 6.

8· Cut all of the exposed wires to different lengths and secure tightly with assembly wire.

9· Bend all of the sepals upward so that their tips are resting on the bottoms of the petals.

10· Attach the leaves at attractive heights.

11· Cover the entire stem with floral tape. Beading the stem is recommended.

12·Spread the petals and pull them into several attractive layers.

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TOP PETALS (flat top, pointed bottom) Make 8 (blue and red): one-bead basic, nine rows.

1. Cut 20" of beading wire and form a basic wire and basic loop. 2. Use a red bead for the basic. 3. For rows 2 and 3, use eight beads each and begin and end each row with two red beads. 4. Begin row 4 and end row 5 with two red beads. 5. Begin row 6 and end row 7 with one red bead. 6. Make rows 8 and 9 solid blue. 7. After finishing row 9, support the petal while using pliers to pull the top basic wire sharply back and downwards. This will cause a dip in the top of the petal, creating a heart shape. Trim and hide the basic. 8. Reduce to one wire and twist.

Make 8 (blue and white): one-bead basic, nine rows. 1. Cut 20" of beading wire and form basic wire and basic loop.

Texas Bluebonnet

1 hank medium or dark blue 11/0 seed beads 1 strand white 11/0 seed beads 1 strand red 1110 seed beads 1/2 hank medium green 11/0 seed beads 24- gauge colored beading wire 30-gauge assembly wire 1, 18" -long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2" green floral tape

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2. Use a white bead for the basic row. 3. For rows 2 and 3, use eight beads each and begin and end each row with two white beads. 4. Begin row 4 and end row 5 with two white beads. 5. Begin row 6 and end row 7 with one white bead. 6. Make rows 8 and 9 solid blue. 7. After finishing row 9, support the petal while using pliers to pull the top basic wire sharply back and down. This will cause a dip in the top of the petal, creating a heart shape. Trim and hide the basic. 8. Reduce to one wire and twist.

Make 4 (blue, white, and red) one-bead basic, nine rows.

1· Cut 20" of beading wire and form a basic wire and basic loop. 2· Use one red bead for the basic row. 3. For rows 2 and 3, use eight beads each and begin and end each row with two red beads. 4· Begin row 4 and end row 5 with two white beads. 5. Begin row 6 and end row 7 with one white bead. 6. Make rows 8 and 9 solid blue. 7. After finishing row 9, support the petal while using pliers to pull the top basic wire sharply back and downwards. This will cause a dip in the top of the petal, creating a heart shape. 8. Reduce to one wire and twist.

LOWER PETALS (loops) Make 24 (blue) as follows:

1. Leave 2" of bare wire. 2. Using 1/2” of beads for the first row make a double-row continuous loop with a one-row crossover. 3. End with 2" of bare wire, cut from spool, and twist ends together.

LARGE BUDS (continuous loops) Make 8 (blue) as follows:

1· Leave 2" of bare wire. 2· Using 1/2” of beads for the first row, make a triple-row continuous loop. 3·End with 2" of bare wire and cut from spool. 4· Hold the pieces together in pairs and twist (four total pairs).

MEDIUM BUDS (continuous loops) Make 4 (green) as follows:

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1· Leave 2" of bare wire. 2· Using 1/2” of beads for the first row, make a double-row continuous loop with a one-row crossover. 3· End with 2" of bare wire, cut from spool, and twist ends together.

SMALL BUDS (crossover continuous loops) Make 8 (green) as follows: 1· Leave 2" of bare wire.

2· Using 1/2” of beads for the first row, make one crossover continuous loop. 3. End with 2" of bare wire, cut from spool, and twist ends together.

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom) Make 2 (green): l" basic, seven rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 2 (green): 11/." basic, nine rows.

Reduce each to one wire and twist. Make 1 (green): Ph" basic, 11 rows.

Reduce to one wire and twist. ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the stem wire and set aside.

2· Matching the lower beads, twist a lower petal together with each of the upper petals. (The four

remaining lower petals will be used as medium blue buds)

3· Turn the lower petal so that it is perpendicular to the upper petal.

4· Use floral tape, cut in half lengthwise, to tape the top 1" of each of the flower stems and the top

1/2" of each of the bud stems.

5· Using assembly wire, start at the top and begin attaching buds and flowers in the following

pattern, which is also shown

a. Place one small bud at the tip and cluster the seven small green buds directly below.

b. Drop down 1/4" and add four medium green buds.

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c. Drop down 1/2" and add four medium blue buds.

d. Drop down 1" and add four large blue buds.

e. Drop down 1" and add four blue and white flowers.

f. Drop down 1" and add four blue and white flowers.

g. Drop down 1" and add four blue and red flowers.

h. Drop down 1" and add four blue and red flowers.

i. Gather all of the leaves together, match the bases, and twist the wires.

7. Fan them open into a small-medium-large-medium-small pattern.

8. Use floral tape to cover the top 1 1/2" of the stem.

9. Secure the leaf group about 4" below the lowest flower.

10. Use floral tape to cover all assembly areas.

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CENTERS (continuous loops) Make 2 (green, gray, and clear) as follows:

1· String the wire with a random mix of beads, consisting of four strands of green, two strands of gray, and two strands of clear beads. 2·Leave 2" of bare wire. 3· Using l 1/2" of beads per loop and leaving about 1/8" bare wire between loops, make 48 continuous loops. 4· End with 2" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

LARGE PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 18 (green, gray, and clear): 2" basic, five rows.

1· String the wire with a random mix of one part green, two parts gray, and two parts clear beads. 2·When row 5 is complete, bring the top basic wire forward and thread it, front to back, through the last two rows, on the left, as shown Pull it straight up and trim to 'is", creating a "thorn" on the petal tip. 3· Reduce to one wire and twist.

Mexican Thistle

1 hank light green11/0 seed beads 1 hank light gray 11/0 seed beads 1 hank clear 11/0 seed beads 26-gauge green floral or beading wire 30-gauge floral wire (assembly) 2, 18" -long 16-gauge stem wires 1/2" green floral tape

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Make 18 (green, gray, and clear): 13/4" basic, three rows. 1·String the wire with a random mix of one part green, two parts gray, and two parts clear beads. 2· When row 3 is complete, bring the top basic wire forward and thread it, front to back, through the last two rows, on the left. Pull it straight up and trim to 'is", creating a "thorn" on the petal tip. 3· Reduce to one wire and twist.

ASSEMBLY

1- Lightly tape the two stem wires.

2 - Using one of the center pieces, position it so that the bottom of the first loop is even with the tip

of a stem wire.

3 - Wrap the bare wire tightly around the stem to secure.

4- Wrap the loops tightly down the stem, extending no more than I" down.

5-Wrap the end bare wire down the stem to secure and fold all of the loops upward.

6- Using assembly wire, attach six large petals directly below the center piece.

7 - Attach six small petals, directly below and between the large petals.

8- Feather the exposed wires to random lengths, secure, and cover with floral tape.

9- Repeat for the second flower.

10-Hold the two stems together and use assembly wire to bind the lower portions of the stems

together approximately 5" from the flowers.

11- Where the two stems meet, attach six large petals, followed by six small petals.

12 Trim all the wires, secure and use floral tape to conceal any remaining assembly areas.

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PETALS Make 3 (pointed top, round bottom) ¾ inch basic, 11 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. SEPALS Make3 (pointed top, round bottom) ½ inch basic, 9 rows Reduce to 1 wire and twist. STAMENS a. Put yellow beads on assembly wire. b. Leave 2 inches of bare wire. c. Make 6 continuous loops, use ½ inch wire with 3 beads on each. d. Twist the loops, leave 2 inches of bare wire. e. Cut, reduce to 1 wire and twist. LEAVES Make 3 (pointed top, round bottom) ½ inch basic, 21 rows Add an extra bead to the basic wire on each row, after row 10.

Trillium In white or dark pink, this is just a beautiful wildflower.

Trillium MATERIALS NEEDED 4 strands of white or pink, 11/0 seed beads 8 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 18 yellow beads 24 gauge gold or colored beading wire 12 inches of 16 gauge stem wire 30 gauge assembly wire 1/2" green floral tape

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ASSEMBLY


2. Use assembly wire to attach the stamen to the top of the stem wire.

3. Wire the 3 petals in place as close to the bottom of the stamen as possible.

4. Position the sepals below and between the petals and secure with wire.

5. Drop down 2 inches, wire all 3 leaves at the same level.

6. Use green floral tape to finish the stem.

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PETALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 5 (orange): three-bead basic, nine rows.

1· Begin each with a 3 1/2" basic wire and a small basic loop. 2· After row 3, add eight beads to the top basic wire and complete rows 4 and 5. 3· Pinch the rows tight against the basic row. 4· In the same manner, add eight beads to the top basic wire after both rows 6 and 7. 5· Pinch all of the rows tight. 6· Leave the top basic wire as is. 7· Twist the bottom wires, trim to 1/4", and fold them back against the reverse side of the petal.

SEPALS AND BUDS (loops) Make 2 (orange) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Using 1 1/2” of beads for the first loops, make five continuous three-row crossover loops. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

Trumpet Vine 1/2-hank orange 11/0 seed beads 1/2-hank light green 11/0 seed beads 20 white 11/0 seed beads 26-gauge gold beading wire 26-gauge green beading or paddle wire 30-gauge gold wire (lacing and assembly) 1, 18" long 16-gauge stem wire 1/2” Green floral tape

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Make 1 (orange) as follows:

1· Leave 3" of bare wire. 2· Using 1" of beads for the first loops, make five continuous loops. 3· End with 3" of bare wire and cut from spool. Do not twist ends together.

STAMENS (loops) Make 2 (white) as follows:

1. Cut 7" of bare wire. 2· Place 10 white beads on the wire and make two five- bead loops in the center of the wire. 3· Fold in half and twist.

PISTIL Make 1 (green) as follows:

1· Cut 7" of bare wire. 2· Place one green bead in the center of the wire. 3· Fold in half and twist.

LEAVES (pointed top, round bottom): Make 7 (green): three-bead basic, seven rows.

Reduce to one wire and twist. Make 9 (green): three-bead basic, nine rows

Reduce to one wire and twist. ASSEMBLY

For the flowers:


2· Leave a slight 2" "tail" and in one continuous motion, lace all of the petals together, just over row

three.

3· Bring the ends of the lacing wire together, with the right sides of the petals facing inward.

4· Twist the lacing wires together, cut to 1/4", and hide ends between rows.

5. With 1 1/2" extending beyond the tip, use assembly wire to attach the pistil and stamen to the top

of the stem wire.

6· Position the flower over the stamens and pistil and secure it to the stem wire.

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7. Wrap one of the large sepals around the base of the flower, making sure it is pointing upward,

with the wrong side against the flower Use assembly wire to secure.

8· Use floral tape to cover the 1" closest to the flower.

9· Trim the remaining wires to different lengths.

10· Curve the loops of the two remaining sepals inward and shape to form buds. Twist the wires and

tape the top I" of each.

11· Use assembly wire to attach the two buds at the same level as the flower, matching the bottoms

of the taped areas.

For the leaf groups:

1· Using the small leaves, hold two leaves with their bases touching. Position a third leaf so that it

extends 1/4” above the others and twist all three wires for 1/2".

2· Add two more small leaves to the grouping of step 1 below the first two and twist for 1/2".

3· Add the last two small leaves below the previous two and twist the remaining wires all the way

down.

4· Use floral tape, cut in half lengthwise, to cover the stem from the top leaf to 1/2" below the

bottom pair, as shown

5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the large leaf group, using all nine leaves.

6· Attach the small leaf group at the same level as the flowers.

7. Attach the large leaf group 1 1/2" down the stem.

8·Cover all assembly areas with floral tape.

9· Bend the tips of the petals outward.

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PETALS (round top, round bottom) Make 6 (pale yellow and orange): eight-bead basic, 15 rows. 1·Cut 3 feet of gold 26-gauge wire. 2· Put eight orange beads on the wire and form the basic wire and loop. 3·Begin the remaining rows with yellow beads. However, add six orange beads to row 2 and row 3, and eight orange beads to rows 4 and 5. Position the orange beads so that the bottom of the orange area is even with the bottom of the orange basic row. The top of the orange area will zigzag across the petal. 4·Continue adding six orange to two rows, followed by eight orange to two rows, until completed. 5·Reduce to two wires, cut from spool, and twist. STAMENS Make 18 (yellow) as follows: 1·Cut 18 6"-long pieces of 30-gauge gold wire. 2· Put 2" of yellow beads on each wire. 3· Hold the beads in place, 1" from one of the ends. 4·Thread the long end of the wire back through all but the closest bead. (The bead closest to the long end.)

Poplar, Tulip 1 hank pale yellow beads 3 strands orange beads 1 1/2, hanks light green beads 24-gauge gold or yellow wire 26-gauge green wire (leaves, pistil, and sepals) 1, 18" long 16-gauge (or heavier) stem wire 30-gauge gold and green lacing and assembly wire 1/2” brown floral tape

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5·When you have completed six, twist the bottom wires together so you end up with three groups of six. PISTIL (round top, round bottom) Make 1 (green) 1/2" basic, nine rows. 1. Leave three wires and twist. 2. Twist the entire petal into a spiral. SEPALS (pointed top, round bottom) Make 6 (green): 1/2" basic, 15 rows. 1. Reduce to two wires and twist. 2. Hold a pencil up the center front of each sepal a gently curl the sepals halfway around the pencil. LEAF SECTIONS Make 4 (green): 1" basic, nine rows. 1· Do not cut or fold the basic wires. 2· Reduce to one wire.

ASSEMBLY

1· Lightly tape stem wire.

2· Hold the base of the pistil even with the end of the stem wire and use assembly wire to secure it in

place.

3· Position the stamen groups around the pistil and wire them in place.

4· Wire three petals directly below the stamens.

5· Add the last three petals below and between the first three.

6· One at a time, add the six sepals, with curved sides facing upward.

7. Trim all of the wires to different lengths and use the end of the assembly wire to secure them

against the stem.

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LEAF ASSEMBLY

1· Stack two leaf sections together and twist the wires together lightly Do the same to the other two

sections.

2· Cut three 6" pieces of 30-gauge green wire.

3· Open one of the two leaf section groups so that the bottom, side edges are touching.

4· Beginning at the stem, use one piece of cut lacing wire to lace the sides together for 1f2". Leave

the lacing wire connected, as shown

5· Open the other set of leaves and position them so that the bottom, side edges touch the previous

group.

6· Twist the wires of the two groups together.

7· Using the green beads on green wire, begin at the base of the laced leaves and bead down until

you meet the second group. Let the beads slide away and wrap bare wire twice around the bottom.

Leave this beaded wire connected.

8· Use the last two pieces of cut lacing wire to lace the lower leaf sections to the ones they now

touch. As before, begin at the stem, lace 1/2", and leave the wire connected.

9· Bring the beaded wire down to the new twisted stem.

10· Wrap it once around the base of the leaf group and then bead around the entire group as if it

were a single petal. When you get to a basic wire, wrap around it. When you get to a valley, push the

beads tightly into the crack and use a loop of the connected lacing wire to secure.

11· Continue in the same manner until you have gone completely around three times.

12· To end, wrap bare wire twice around the base and then spiral down the length of the twisted

stem.

13· Trim and cover with floral tape. 14· Position the completed leaf 15· Tape all assembly areas with

brown floral tape.

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PETALS Make 6 (petal color) (round top, round bottom) 1/2” basic, 21 rows (Leave 3 wires, and twist.) LEAVES Make 2 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 4” basic, 19 rows a. Use one of the 9” pieces of wire and Stem Stiffening Method 1 to strengthen. b. Leave 3 wires, and twist. PISTIL Make 1 (yellow) a. Cut a 10” piece of wire, and mark the center. b. Put the 30 beads on the wire, push them to the center, and make three 10-bead loops. c. Put 1 1/4” of beads on each wire. d. Twist the entire length.

Tulip, Garden 1 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 6” of black or brown, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge beading wire 30 gauge wire (for lacing) 2, 9” pieces of 20 gauge stem wire (to stiffen leaves) 16” of 16-gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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STAMENS Make 6 (black or brown) a. Cut 5” of 30 gauge lacing wire. b. Put 1” of beads on the center of the wire. c. Skipping the first bead, thread back through all of the remaining beads. d. Twist them together in groups of 2.

ASSEMBLY

1. Lace all of the petals.


3. Using assembly wire, attach the pistil and stamens to the top of the stem.

4. Add 3 petals, and wire them in place.

5. Add the other 3 petals below the spaces of the first set.

6. Tape down the entire stem.

7. Position both leaves about 4” from the bottom. Wire them in place.

8. Tape down the stem. You may also bead this stem.

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PETALS Make 6 (red and yellow) (pointed top, round bottom) 3” basic, 15 rows a. After completing row 9, using red beads, leave 1 1/2” of red beads close to the petal. b. Measure about 3 feet of bare wire, and cut the petal from the spool. c. Add enough yellow beads to complete row 10. d. Add enough yellow beads to come 1 1/2’ from the bottom. e. Add 1 1/2” of red beads, and complete row 11. Do the same thing for the next 4 rows, but use 1” of red beads for rows 12 and 13, and use 1/2” of red beads for rows 14 and 15. f. Leave 3 wires. g. Use a 6” piece of 28-gauge wire to stiffen the stem. Use Stem Stiffening Method 2. LEAVES Make 2 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 4” basic, 19 rows a. Leave 3 wires. b. Stiffen the leaves using Stern Stiffening Method 1.

Lily Flowering Tulip

1 1/2 hanks of red, 11/0 seed beads 3/4 hank of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 1 hank of green, 11/0 seed beads 20 black, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30gauge wire (for lacing) 6, 8” pieces of 20-gauge wire (to stiffen petals) 2, 9” pieces of 020-gauge stem wire (to stiffen leaves) 1, 16 gauge stem wire 1/2” green floral tape

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PISTIL Make 1 (black and green) a. Cut a 10” piece of wire, and mark [he center. b. Put the 20 black beads on the wire, push them to the center, and make two 10-bead loops. c. Put 3” of green beads on each wire. d. Twist the entire length. ASSEMBLY


2. Using assembly wire, attach the pistil to the top of the stem.

3. Add 3 petals, and wire them in place. Attach the second 3 petals below the spaces of the first 3.

4. Position both leaves about 4” from the bottom. Wire the leaves in place.


Note; Flowers this large look particularly good with beaded stems.

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FLOWERS Make 17 (petal color) a. Leave 5” of bare wire. Use 3/4” of beads for each inner loop. b. Make 4 Double Continuous Loops, or use 4-row Crossover Loops for a more compact look. Leave 5” of bare wire, and cut. c. Bring one of the bottom wires up between the first two petals made. d. Pull the wire back down between the last two petals made. e. Intending to form an “X” in the center of the flower, bring the other wire up between the two side petals. f. Put 2 yellow beads on the wire, and center them on top of the flower. g. Pull the wire back down on the opposite h. Pull the two wires together, and twist lightly. BUDS Make 4 (petal color) a. Leave 5” of bare wire. Use 3/4” of beads for each loop. b. Make 4 Continuous Loops. Leave 5” of bare wire, and cut. c. Pull the two wires together, and twist lightly.

Violet, African 1/2 hank of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 2 hanks of green, 11/0 seed beads 1/2 strand of yellow, 11/0 seed beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 30 gauge wire, for lacing 1/2” green floral tape

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d. Pinch the loops closed, and cup them toward the center. LEAVES Make 3 (green) (pointed top, round bottom) 1/2” basic, 25 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. Lace all of the leaves. Make 3 (green) 1/2” basic, 27 rows a. Leave 3 wires, and twist. b. Lace all of the leaves.

ASSEMBLY

1. Position the flowers in groups of 4.

2. About 1” from the blooms, twist the wires lightly. The last group will have 1 bloom and 4 buds.

3. Position all of the groups together to form a nosegay.

4. Twist the lower 3” together.

5. Use assembly wire to attach 3 leaves to the lower 3” of the flowers.

6. Drop down 1/4” and attach the last 3 leaves.

7. Trim the wires to the same length, and cover the assembly area with green floral tape.

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FLOWERS

Make 8 (petal color)

a. Leave 5” of bare wire, using 1” of beads for the first loops, make 4, 3-row Continuous

Crossover Loops.

b. On the fifth loop, use 3/4” of beads for the inside loop, and make a Double Continuous

Crossover Loop (5 rows).

c. Cut the wire to 6”. Wrap the wire across the center of the flower to tighten the blossom.

d. Intending to form an “X” in the center of the flower, bring the wire back to the top

between the first two petals made.

e. Add 3 yellow heads to the wire. f. Pull the wire back down on the opposite side to

complete the “X.”

g. Pull the wires tight, and twist.

h. Tape the stem with 1/4” tape.

i. Repeat until you have completed all the flowers.

Violet, Sweet 4 strands of petal-color, 11/0 seed beads 4 strands of green, 11/0 seed beads 24 yellow beads 24 gauge, colored beading wire 1/2” green floral tape

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LEAVES

Make 3 (green) (pointed top. round bottom)

1/2” basic, 21 rows

Leave 3 wires and twist.

ASSEMBLY

I. Twist all of the flower stems together 2. Position the 3 leaves, wire and tape them in place.

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French Beaded Flowers Using Swarovski® Crystals

USING CRYSTALS Glass crystals are extremely heavy. If you don’t choose to pick up the beads one at a time, a bead spinner is a very good option. However, when spinning, the crystals may bend the wire. Therefore, the best remedy is to use a curved needle, string the crystals on to beading thread and then transfer them by sliding the wire up through the aligned holes, then remove the thread.

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Center (orange) Make 1 1 bead basic, 6 rows

a.You will end the rows at the top basic wire. b. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. c. Bring the wires together under the center back and twist lightly.

Petals (clear) Make 5 (round top, round bottom) 3 bead basic, 9 rows

Leave 3 wires and twist. Stamens (gold wire) Make 1

a. Four inches from the end of the wire, put a fold in the wire. b. Grabbing the fold, tightly twist 1¼ inches of the wire. c. Move 1 ¼ inches toward the spool and repeat the process. d. Continue in this manner until you have 20 gold stamens. e. Leave 3 inches of wire and cut from spool.

Crystal Anemone

1000 Clear Crystal beads, 4mm 20 Topaz Crystal beads, 4mm 100 Olivine Crystal beads, 4mm 24 gauge gold beading wire 30 gauge wire (assembly) 3, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires 1/2” floral tape Green Embroidery Floss

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Leaves (green) Make 2

a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Make 3, 7 bead Continuous Loops. c. Leave 3 inches of wire and cut from spool. d. Twist the wires tightly.

Sepals (green) Make 1

a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Make 6, 9 bead loops. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool.

ASSEMBLY

1. Tape the stem wires together.

2. Using assembly wire, attach the center to the top of the wire. Be sure to place the top of the stem

against the back of the beads.

3. Arrange the wire stamens so that they are evenly spaced around the center,. Wire in place.

4. Add all 5 petals at once and be sure to wrap tightly in place.

5. Position sepals tightly against the back of the petals and secure.

6. Pull the end wires away from the stem and trim them to different lengths, to prevent bulges.

Smooth them back down and wrap the assembly wire down the stem an inch or two.

7. Position the leaves and secure.

8. Tape over all construction wires.

9. Finish with a floss wrap.

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CENTERS (clear) Make 3 (round) 1 bead basic, 5 rows

After completing, bring the wires to the center back and twist together. PETALS (blue) Make 6

a. Leave 3 inch of bare wire. b. Beginning with 20 bead loops, make 7 Continuous Crossover loops. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool.

SEPALS (green) Make 3 a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Make 7, 6 bead Continuous Loops. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. LEAVES (green) Make 6 (pointed top, round bottom) 6 bead basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist

Crystal Asters 90 Clear Crystal, AB beads, 4 mm 1700 Sapphire Crystal beads, 4 mm 600 Olivine Crystal beads, 4mm 24 gauge beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 3, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires Green floral tape Green Embroidery Floss

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ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape all 3 stem wires.

2. Using assembly wire, attach a clear center to the top of one of the stems. Make sure the stem wire

just touches the back of the clear center.

3. Place a 7 petal group directly below the center, twist the wires and secure with assembly wire.

Add another petal group in the same manner.

4. Use the same procedure to attach a set of sepals.

5. Position 2 leaves on the stem, rather close to the flower. Wire them in place. Tape the top half of

the stem, covering all of the construction wires.

6. Repeat for the other 2 blooms.

7. When all are completed, gather them together, wire the 3 stems together and cover with floral

tape.


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PETALS (orange beads on orange wire) (On all of the petals, add an extra bead on to the top basic wire, between rows, in order to form points.) Make 1 (pointed top, round bottom) 28 bead basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom) 28 bead basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 1 (pointed top, round bottom) 32 bead basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 4 (pointed top, round bottom) 32 bead basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist.

Crystal Bird of Paradise

1960 Hyacinth bi-cone Crystal beads, 4 mm 675 Capri Crystal beads, 4 mm 530 Emerald Crystal beads, 4 mm 24 gauge orange or gold beading wire 24 gauge blue beading wire 24 gauge green beading wire 30 gauge green wire (assembly) 6, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires (soldered or taped together into 2 groups of 3 wires each) Super Glue Green Embroidery Floss

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Make 3 (blue beads, on blue wire) 25 bead basic, 3 rows

a. After completing row 2 (side B), measure enough crystals to complete row 3 (side A), bring the wire back to the top and wind around the top basic wire. Loop C is complete. b. Form an identical loop on side A, however, this time, bring the wire up on the underside, before winding. This will cause the beads to line up with Loop C. Loop D is now complete. c. Complete regular row 3 (side A). d. Bring the beads back up side B and form a loop that, when pressed flat, will just touch loop D. Loop E is now complete. e. Do the same thing on the other side, folding this row inward, so that the rows are aligned with loop E. Loop F is now complete. Leave 3 wires and twist. f. Put 6 or 7 blue beads on the top Basic wire. Right against these beads, form a tight curl in the Basic wire. Make sure that it is very tight and very close to the beads. g. Trim off the excess wire.

PODS (green beads on green wire) Make 1 (pointed top, round bottom) 28 bead basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 1 (pointed top, round bottom) 32 bead basic, 7 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY

1. Lace all of the green and orange pieces.

2.Curl the large orange petals and both green pods toward the backsides, forming each one into a

trough. Bend the two smaller orange petals in the opposite direction.

3. Lightly tape the2 groups of stem wires.

(Both flowers are assembled in the same manner. The large flower simply has more layers)

4.Hold the small green pod against one of the stem wires so that the top end of the pod only extends

1 inch past the tip of the stem wire. Use a couple wraps of assembly wire to hold the pod stem in

place.

5. Nestle the smallest orange petal in the trough of the pod, hiding the heavy stem wire.

6. Match the bottoms and wire the petal to the large stem.

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7. Cut several short pieces of assembly wire. Insert them through the pod and the orange petal,

across the center row and back to the outside of the pod. Twist these wires tight and trim them to ¼

inch. Hide the ends between the green beads.

8. Making sure that the bottoms are evenly matched, wire a blue petal and 2 orange petals over the

trough. The troughs of all of the orange petals should be facing downward, instead of upward.

9. Trim the wires to different lengths and wrap the assembly wire, down the stem, to secure them

tightly.

10. Place a drop or 2 of Supper Glue on the assembly wire and wrap the assembly area with floral

tape.

11. Construct the second flower in the same manner layering the pieces as follows;

pod, small orange, blue, 2 large orange, blue, 2 large orange.

12. About an inch from the base of each flower, bend the stems sharply.

13. Position the two flowers so that the smaller one is above and opposite the larger.

14. Wire the 2 stems together and cover with floral tape. Spread and shape the flowers.


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PETALS (dark red ) Make 12 (pointed top, round bottom) 7 bead basic, 7 rows (In order to form a pointed tip, add a single crystal to the basic wire between rows.) Leave all 3 wires and twist. CENTERS (clear) Make 2

a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Using 5 beads for each loop, make 8 Continuous loops. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. d. Twist the wires.

LEAVES (green) Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom) 4 bead basic, 7 rows (In order to form a pointed tip, add a single crystal to the basic wire between rows.) a. Leave all 3 wires and twist. b. Cover the wires with floral tape. Make 4

Crystal Clematis 1100 Siam, AB, Crystal beads, 4mm 100 Clear Crystal, AB beads, 4mm 850 Peridot Crystal beads 4mm 24 gauge beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire 3, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires, wired or soldered together ½ inch floral tape Green Embroidery floss

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4 bead basic, 9 rows Leave all 3 wires and twist.

TENDRILS (green) Make 6 a. Place a knot in the end of the wire and cut off the excess.

b. Push 45 beads toward the knot. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. d. Wrap the tendril around a pencil to form a spiral. e. In groups of 2, twist the bare wires together. (3 groups of 2 tendrils)

ASSEMBLY

Bundle and lightly tape the stem wires.

Bud

Using 2 flower petals, wrong sides together, twist the beaded petal together into a spiral. Twist the

wires.

Flowers

Arrange 5 petals around a clear center. Tightly twist all of the wires together. Beginning close to the

flower, use floral tape to cover 1 inch of the twisted area. Repeat for the other flower.

1. At the very tip of the stem wire, use assembly wire to secure the bud, the 2 small leaves (allow 1

inch of exposed leaf stem) and a tendril group, all in the same position.

2. Wrap the assembly wire about 3 inches down the stem. Attach a flower, 2 leaves and a tendril

group.

3. Wrap the assembly wire about 3 inches down the stem. Attach the last flower, leaves and tendril

group.

4. Wrap the assembly wire to the bottom of the stem.

5. Cover the entire stem with floral tape and floss.


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SEPALS (green crystals on green wire) Make 12 (round top, round bottom) 3 bead basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist STAMENS (orange beads on gold wire) Make 18

a. Place 9 orange crystals, then 1 clear seed bead on the 30 gauge, gold wire. b. Thread the wire back through the orange crystals, only. c. Pull about 3 inches of bare wire out the back. Match to the spool wire and cut. d. When you have completed the second one, twist the wires of both together. Twist all the remaining stamens together in pairs also.

PETALS (clear beads on white wire) Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom) 5 bead basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist.

Crystal Gladiola 18 clear seed beads, 11/0 2000 Clear Crystal, AB, beads, 4 mm 164 Hyacinth Crystal beads, 4mm 360 Olivine Crystal beads 28 or 30 gauge gold beading wire 24 gauge white beading wire 24 gauge green beading or paddle wire 3, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires (soldered or taped together) Green floral tape Super Glue Green Embroidery Floss

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Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom) 7 bead basic, 5 rows Leave 3 wires and twist. Make 15 (pointed top, round bottom) 9 bead basic, 9 rows

a. In order to form pointed tops, add an extra bead to the basic wire between rows. b. Leave 3 wires and twist. ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the bundle of stem wires.

2. Hold 2 sepal petals together, wrong sides inward. Twist the wires. Set aside.

3. Hold the 2 smallest petals together, wrong sides inward. Lightly twist the wires.

4. Place a sepal on either side of the petals. Lightly twist all of the wires. Set aside.

5. Hold the next 2 smallest petals together, wrong sides inward. Lightly twist the wires.

4. Place a sepal on either side of the petals. Lightly twist all of the wires. Set aside.

5. Hold 6 stamens together, (3 pairs) and twist the wires.

6. Use 30 gauge wire to tightly bind 5 petals to the base of the stamen group.

7. Attach 2 sepals, one on either side, to the bottom of the flower.

8. Twist all of the wires together and add 1 or 2 drops of Super Glue to the twisted area.

9. Complete the other 2 flowers in the same manner.

10. Lightly tape the top half of all the flower and bud stems. Taper the bare ends slightly.

11. Beginning with the smallest bud at the tip, use 30 gauge wire to secure all of the buds and

flowers to the large stem.

12. Place a small drop of Super Glue at each contact point.

13. Use floral tape to cover all exposed wires.


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BUD (clear beads on white wire) Make 4 (pointed top, pointed bottom) 3 bead basic, 7 rows DO NOT CUT THE TOP BASIC WIRE. Reduce to 2 wires and twist lightly. PETALS (clear beads on white wire) Make 3 (round top, round bottom) 4 bead basic, 17 rows

a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace with 30 gauge white wire.

Make 3 (round top, round bottom) 5 bead basic, 19 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace with 30 gauge white wire. Make 3 (round top, round bottom) 5 bead basic, 21 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist. b. Lace with 30 gauge white wire.

Crystal Magnolia 90 Topaz crystal beads, 4 mm 3070 Clear Crystal beads, 4 mm 1200 Emerald Crystal beads, 4 mm 24 gauge, white beading wire 26 gauge gold beading wire 24 gauge green beading or paddle wire 6, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires (soldered or taped together in 2 groups of 3) brown floral tape Super Glue Brown Embroidery Floss

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STAMEN (topaz beads on gold wire) Make 3 (pointed top, pointed bottom) 3 bead basic, 5 rows DO NOT CUT THE TOP BASIC WIRE. Reduce to 2 wires and twist lightly. SEPALS (green beads on green wire) Make 6 (pointed top, round bottom) 3 bead basic, 7 rows

a. To achieve a point, add an extra bead to the top basic wire between rows. b. Leave 3 wires and twist.

LEAVES (green beads on green wire) Make 3 (pointed top, round bottom) 11 bead basic, 15 rows

a. To achieve a point, add an extra bead to the top basic wire between rows. b. Leave 3 wires and twist. c. Lace with 30 gauge green wire.

ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape the top half of the stem wires with brown floral tape.

2. For both the bud and the stamen, put the petals, face down, on the table with their tips touching.

3. Gather all of the top basic wires together and twist. Trim them to ½ inch.

4. With the right sides facing outward, gather all of the bottom wires together and twist.

5. Pinch into the desired shape, making sure all of the sides are closed.

6. Use 30 gauge green wire to bind the bud on to the end of one of the stems.

7. With the right sides facing upward, secure 3 sepals directly below the bud.


9. Wire wrap tightly and place 1 or 2 drops of Super Glue on the assembly area.

10. Set this short stem aside.

11. Use 30 gauge green wire to secure the assembled stamen to the top of the second stem.

12. Bind the 3 smallest petals directly below the stamen. Follow these with the 3 medium and the 3

large petals.

13. With the right sides facing downward, secure 3 sepals directly below the flower.

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15. Wrap tightly in place and place 1 or 2 drops of Super Glue on the assembly area.

16. Hold the 2 stems together. Position them so that their tops are even.

17. Use 24 gauge green wire to bind the bottom half of the stem wires together.

18. Wire wrap tightly and place 1 or 2 drops of Super Glue on the assembly area.

19. Lay the flower on the table to determine the attractive placement of the leaves.

20. Use 30 gauge wire and 1 or 2 drops of Super Glue to attach the leaves.

21. Tape the entire stem area with brown floral tape.

22. For the flower base, carefully bend a gentle circular curl into the bottom of the stem.

23. Bend the stem in half , toward the underside of the flower.

24. With the flower resting on the table, on the newly formed “stand”. Shape the stand until the

flower rests firmly, without tipping.

25. If the stand is shaped correctly, it will not show from the front and look like a twisted branch,

from the rear. The lower flower petal tips will touch the tabletop without bending. Continue shaping

until you have a pleasant appearance.


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FLOWER (orange) Make 12 Leave 3 inches of bare wire. Using 6 beads for each loop, make 6 Continuous Loops. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Twist the wires lightly. BUD (orange) Make 1 Leave 3 inches of bare wire. Using 10 beads for each loop, make 5 Continuous Loops. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. Twist the wires lightly. SEPALS (green) Make 1 (bud) a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Using 9 beads for each loop, make 5 Continuous Loops. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. d. Twist the wires lightly Make 2 a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Using 9 beads for each loop, make 8 Continuous Loops.

Crystal Marigolds (2 flowers, 1 bud)

500 orange or yellow crystals 4mm 550 Peridot Crystals 4mm 24 gauge beading wire 3, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires ½ inch green floral tape Green Embroidery Floss

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c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. d. Twist the wires lightly LEAVES (green) Make 6 a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Using 8 beads for each loop, make 7Continuous Loops. c. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. d. Twist the wires lightly ASSEMBLY

Lightly tape the top half of all 3 stem wires.

Flowers 1. Lightly tape the stem wire

2. Make sure that the beads are very close to the tip of the stem, then using assembly wire, secure 6

of the flower pieces to the top of one of the stem wires. Wrap the wire tightly 3 or 4 times.

3. Put the stem through the center circle of one of the large sepal pieces. Wire in place.

4.Trim all of the end wires to different lengths and spiral the assembly wire down to leaf level.

5. Use the assembly wire to attach 2 leaves to the stem.

6.Use floral tape to cover all of the exposed wires.

7.Repeat for the second flower.

Bud 8. Using assembly wire, secure the bud piece to the top of the last stem wires. Make sure that

the beads are very close to the tip of the stem. Wrap the wire tightly 3 or 4 times.

9. Put the stem through the center circle of the bud sepal piece. Wire in place.

10. Trim all of the end wires to different lengths and spiral the assembly wire down to leaf level.

11. Use the assembly wire to attach 2 leaves to the stem.

12.Use floral tape to cover all of the exposed wires.

13. Group all of the stems together and wrap the lower half of the group with assembly wire

14. Tape over the entire area with floral tape.


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PETALS (clear) Make 16 (pointed top, round bottom) 9 bead basic, 5 rows ( Add an extra bead to the basic, between rows, to develop the pointed top) Leave 3 wires and twist CENTER PETAL #1 (dark purple) Make 3 (round top, round bottom) 9 bead basic, 3 rows Leave 3 wires and twist CENTER PETAL # 2 (alternate 1 dark purple, 1 light purple crystal, on the wire) Make 3 (round) 1 bead basic, 11 rows a. Leave 3 wires and twist b. Lace the petal across the center.

Crystal Orchid Spray

975 Clear Crystal, AB, beads, 4 mm 975 Amethyst Crystal beads, 4mm 135 Light Amethyst Crystal beads, 4 mm 24 gauge beading wire 30 gauge wire (assembly) 3, 18 inch, 16 gauge stem wires (soldered or taped together) Green floral tape Green Embroidery Floss

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ASSEMBLY

1. Lightly tape stem wire(s).

2. Curl the edges of Center Petal # 2, toward the “right side”, to form a cone.

3. Position “Center Petal # 1”, over the opening of the cone, “right side” up. Twist the wires tightly.

4. Position 5 petals around this center assembly and wire them in place. Twist the wire.

5. Cover the half, closest to the flower, with floral tape.

6. Repeat for the other 2 flowers.

7. Using the last petal, twist it lightly into a spiral, to form a bud.

8. Use assembly wire and tightly attach the bud to the tip of the stem wire. Make sure that the base

of the beads touches the tip of the stem.

9. Wrap the assembly wire down the stem about 2 – 3 inches and attach the first bloom. Continue

until all 3 blooms are secured.

10. Use floral tape to tape the entire stem.


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CENTER POD (clear) Make 1 1 bead basic, 7 rows a. After completing row 5, bend the basic wire and loop backwards 90 degrees before adding the last 2 rows. b. Leave 3 wires and twist STAMEN LOOPS (dark blue) Make 1 a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. Make 7, 12-bead Continuous Loops. b. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. c. Twist the wires. PETALS (dark red and dark blue) Make 6 (round top, pointed bottom) 1 bead basic, 17 rows (Rows 1-3 are worked in dark blue, finish with dark red) Leave 3 wires and twist SEPALS (green)

Crystal Poppy 45 Clear Crystal, AB, beads 4mm 130 Capri Crystal beads 4mm 1200 Siam, AB Crystal beads 4mm 675 Erinite Crystal beads 4mm 24 gauge beading wire 30 gauge assembly wire ½ inch floral tape 3, 18-inch stem wires, taped or soldered together Green Embroidery Floss

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Make 3 (pointed top, round bottom) 4 bead basic, 7 rows a. After completing row 5, bend the basic wire and loop backwards 90 degrees before adding the last 2 rows. b. Leave 3 wires and twist LEAVES (green) Make 2 a. Leave 3 inches of bare wire. b. Make a loop containing 9 beads. c. Skip 6 beads and make another 9 bead loop. d. Repeat this procedure until you have completed 13, 9-bead loops with 6 beads between all. e. Leave 3 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. f. Put 6 beads on each of the 2 end wires. g. Twist the remaining bare wires together. h. Pinch the sides of the circle together and lightly twist the entire length. ASSEMBLY


2. Pull the wires of the pod together, under the center bottom, and twist.

3. Slip the end of the stem wire up into the pod and wire the pod in place.

4. Slide the stamen up tight against the bottom of the pod and secure with one or two wraps of wire.

5. Arrange 3 of the petals directly below this and secure them also.

6. Add the last 3 petals direct under the spaces of the first three and secure.

7. Position the 3 sepals, cupped side up, under the bottom 3 petals. If properly placed, they will

cover the visible wire on the backs of the petals. Wire tightly.

8. Peel all of the trailing wires away from the stem and cut them to different lengths.

9. Smooth them back down and wrap the assembly wire down over them.

10. As you continue to wrap the assembly wire down the stem, position the 2 leaves at attractive

heights and wire them in place also.

11. Continue to wrap the assembly wire all the way to the bottom of the stem.

12. Use floral tape to cover all exposed wires.


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Petals (dark red) Make 6 (round top, round bottom) 5 bead basic, 13 rows Pistil (gold and green) Make 1 a. Leave 5 inches of bare wire. b. Using gold beads, make 3, 3 bead loops. Leave 5 inches of bare wire and cut from spool. c. Put 5 green beads on each end wire. d. Twist the wire (as well as the beaded portion. e. Bend the gold loops so that they are at right angles to the stalk. Leaves (green) Make 2 (pointed top, round bottom) 4 inch basic, 11 rows a. Hold a 20 gauge wire against the back of the piece, to stiffen the leaf. b. Continue forming the leaf by wrapping the wire around this extra wire, as well as the regular basics. c. Add a bead to the top basic wire, between rows, to form a pointed top. d. When the leaf is completed, bend a very small loop on the top of the extra wire.

Crystal Tulip 9 Topaz Crystal beads, 4mm 1100 Siam Crystal beads, 4 mm 1100 Erinite crystal beads, 4mm 24 gauge beading wire 30 gauge wire (assembly) 1, 20 gauge, green stem wire (cut in half) 3, 16 gauge stem wires Green floral tape

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e. Pull the bottom of the extra wire until the top loop is hidden on the back of the leaf. f. Twist the bottom wires, as usual, then wind them around the extra wire.

ASSEMBLY

1. Tape or solder the stem wires together. Tape them lightly.

2. Use assembly wire to securely attach the stamen to the top of the stem wires.

3. Add the petals, 3 at a time and secure tightly. Make sure that the second row is positioned below

the spaces created by the first row.

4. Wind the assembly wire down the stem an attractive distance and secure the leaves in position.

5. Tape the entire stem again.

6. Floss the stem.

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What is the “Victorian” style? Victorian style flowers are created by using a form that might loosely resemble a form of off loom weaving.

Pros; It is easy to plot out a pattern ahead of time, on simple graph paper. 2. There are no exposed wires, making this method suitable for apparel.

Cons; The flowers are not nearly as durable as those created using the “French” technique. 2.The flowers are flexible but not pose-able. ( ) Indicates the amounts used for the petal shown

1. Cut a length of 30 gauge (or finer) wire.

2. Center the first row of beads (1) on the wire, circle one end of the wire and pass it through the bead, again. (See arrow for the first bead to be strung on the wire)

3. Place the next row of beads on the wire (2), bring the second wire up and through the opposite direction.

4. Continue in a like manner until completed.

5. Twist the wires together at the end and use the assembly methods described at the beginning of this book.

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Intro to Ganutell Ganutell is a beautiful and versatile craft. In fact, it is actually a state recognized art form on the isle of Malta. Many intricate and breath-taking techniques are used, but here are the simplest basics. For more detail see; “Ganutell Instructions” by Caren Cohen available at http://www.beadedflowerpatterns.com/patterns.html The flowers can be much smaller and are obviously much, much lighter than a bead flower. The techniques are very similar to the French style, but instead of beaded wire, the wire is twisted with embroidery floss. Use the same assembly techniques as the beaded flowers but finish the stems with floss. Preparation; Cut equal lengths of embroidery floss and colored wire. (i.e. 2 strands of floss and 30 gauge wire) Knot them together at both ends. Secure one end. (i.e. looped over a secured cup hook) Stretch the floss and wire and twist the two together. (i.e. A second cup hook attached to a hand drill, or a large dowel then rolled across a surface, are two easy ways to accomplish this, however the purist can actually find a specific tool for this job) Try for a tight twist that will not cause the entire length to bunch. DO NOT CUT THE ENDS, the parts will unravel. Simple Petal (See Ganutell Fantasy Flower) 1. Cut a piece of 24 gauge wire, wrap the twisted floss for the desired length, up the wire (comparable to the basic row in the French technique) 2. Begin your rows down the left side, then back up the right, continue the desired number of rows. 3. End by wrapping the floss around the bottom wire.

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Kite Shaped Petal (See Ganutell Iris) 1. Prepare as for the simple petal, however incorporate a cross wire into your basic wrap. 2. As you complete each row, wrap your twisted floss around the cross wire as you pass it. You can change the shapes of your petals by raising or lowering the initial placemen of the cross wire.

Wire Coil Petals (See Ganutell Teardrops and Crystal) These petals are worked around a wire coil, known as bouillon. 1. Cut the desired length of coil. 2. Secure the ends together by wrapping the twisted floss around the ends of the wire. 3. Make the first pass, straight up to the top of the coil. Come back down to the bottom, moving one wire to to the left of the base, crossing again at the top, one wire to the right. You will be creating a petal that looks like string art. End at the bottom and wrap a couple of times around the bas to complete.

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If you are unable to easily purchase your desired color of wire coil (bouillon), here’s a simple method to make your own.

a. Bend a stem wire twice, to form a crank. b. Wrap the end of the wire around the crank, then down to the shaft. c. Pinch the wire against the shaft and begin turning the crank. d. As the coil forms, stop occasionally to push the coils tightly together. (tip; If you are having trouble managing the crank, poke the end of it into something that will stabilize it.(I have a small eye-screw on the edge of my table that does a great job) e. Using a pair of sharp jewelry cutters, snip the wire at the beginning of the coil. e. Gently slide the coil from the stem wire.

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Petals (white) Make 10, Basic Petal 12 Wrap Center, 19 rows

a. Cut the white floss into 24 inch lengths. b. Separate the floss into groups of 2. c. Twist the strands of floss with equal lengths of, the same color, 30 gauge wire. d. Begin 2 inches from the top of a 4 inch, 24 gauge white wire, hold the floss against the wire and wrap the wire-twisted floss 12 full rotations, upward. e. Begin your rows by passing down the left side. f. After 9 rows, make sure that you have remembered to trim off your starting “tail” of floss. g. After 19 rows, spiral the floss down the 24 gauge wire to secure. DO NOT cut the knot off the end until you begin assembly.

Leaf (green) Make 1, Basic Petal

12 Wrap Center, 23 rows a. Use 2 strands of 36 inch green floss.

Ganutell Basic Fantasy

Flower Materials Needed: 6 feet of white, rayon, 6 strand, DMC embroidery floss 3 feet of green, rayon, 6 strand, DMC embroidery floss 10, 4 inch pieces of 24 gauge white wire 1, 5 inch piece of 24 gauge green wire 30 gauge white wire 30 gauge green wire 6 inches of 30 gauge gold wire 6, 4mm oval beads, gold 6, 11/0 gold beads Floral tape or untwisted floss (for stems) 1, 16 inch, 16 gauge, or lighter, stem wire (optional)

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b. Make this the same way as the petals (above). Center

a. Place 1 oval and one round bead, 2 inches from the end of the gold wire. b. Thread back through the oval bead. c. Pull tight and continue in the same manner until all of the beads have been used.

Assembly

1. (OPTIONAL) Use floral tape to lightly tape your stem wire. Use 30 gauge wire to attach the

Center to the top of the stem wire.

2. Using 30 gauge wire, position and secure the flower petals as close under the Center, as possible.

3. Cut all of the knots off the ends of the floss.

4. If using a stem wire, trim all of the wires to different lengths and secure. Otherwise, twist all of

the stem wires together and trim the end.

5. Use floral tape, floss, untwisted floss, ¼ inch satin ribbon or other decorative material to finish the

stem.

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IMPORTANT – For the Square and Kite petals, I will refer to the starting “wrap” as the center and count the rows as wraps. i.e. One complete turn around the petal.

Lower Petals (purple) Make 3, Square Petal 2 Wraps, 14 Rounds a. Cut the floss into 36 inch lengths. b. Separate the floss into groups of 2 strands. c. Twist the floss with equal lengths of the same color,30 gauge wire. d. Cut a 6 inch and a 3 inch piece of 24 gauge purple wire. e. Beginning 2 inches from the top of the 6 inch wire. f. Complete 2 full wraps then attach the 3 inch cross wire. g. Complete 10 Rounds then add a 4mm bead to the South wire. h. Complete 2 more Rounds, then add a second 4mm bead to the South wire. i. Finish with 2 more Rounds. Spiral the thread down the South wire. j. Trim and fold the North, East and West wires. Upper Petals (purple) Make 3, Kite Petal 8 Wraps, 12 Rounds

Ganutell Iris Materials Needed 6 feet of purple, rayon, DMC embroidery floss 3 feet of green, rayon, DMC embroidery floss 30 gauge purple wire 30 gauge green wire 54 inches of 24 gauge purple wire 6 inches of 24 gauge green wire 6, 4mm gold beads 10, 3mm gold beads Green floral tape 1, 9 inch, 20 gauge stem wire

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a. Prepare floss as in a. through e. of the Lower Petals (above). b. Complete 8 full wraps then attach the cross wire. c. Complete 12 Rounds then finish as before. Leaf (green) Make 1, Basic Petal 30 Wraps, 7 a. Prepare one 36 inch length of wire twisted, 2 strand, floss. b. Begin in the center of the 24 gauge green wire and complete 30 full wraps. c. Counting the first descending thread as row 1, complete 13 rows. d. Spiral down the stem to finish. Trim and fold the top wire. Center (gold 3 mm beads) Make 1 a. Cut a 4 inch piece of 30 gauge wire. b. Thread all of the 3mm beads on to the wire, fold it in half and twist the entire length. Assembly 1. Lightly tape the stem wire.

2. Using 30 gauge wire, attach the Center to the top of the stem wire.

3. Attach all three upright petals with the wrong sides facing inward.

4. Attach the lower petals, spiral down the stem about an inch and attach the leaf.

5. Lightly tape the stem again, then wrap with floss, silk, ribbon or other decorative material.

6. Lightly cup the upper petal inward and curl the lower petals downward.

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Teardrop Petals (silver on red) Make 6, Bouillon Petal

a. Cut 2 ½ inches of wire coil and gently stretch it to 3 ½ inches. b. Cut 6 inches of 24 gauge wire. Thread it through the coil and through the last loop on each end. Twist the entire length of the end wires and shape the teardrop. c. Form the rest of the teardrop coils now, to insure that they are all of the same size and shape. d. Twist at least 9 feet of 2 ply metallic floss with an equal length of 30 gauge silver wire. e. Begin by tying one end of the floss around the stem of a teardrop. f. Pull the floss up through the center bottom of the coil and down across the center top. g. Turn the petal over and pull the floss down to the bottom and between the first and second coils. h. Continue in this manner, top to bottom, moving 1 coil, in opposite directions, until the petal is complete. i. Wind the floss several times around the stem to end.

Ganutell Teardrops &

Crystal Materials Needed Silver DMC metallic floss 24 gauge red wire and/or wire coils, 24 gauge silver wire 30 gauge silver wire 10, 4mm red crystals 20, 11/0 silver lined seed beads 1, 4mm silver bead 2, 9 inch stem wires, green floral tape

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Small Petals ( silver) Make 5, Basic Petal 4 bead center, 19 rows

a. Use 36 inches of wire twisted, 2 ply silver floss. b. In the center of a 4 inch piece of 24 gauge silver wire, make 2 wraps, add 4, 11/0 seed beads then secure, above the beads, with 2 more wraps. c. Complete 19 rows (9 ½ Rounds) d. Finish by wrapping the end down the stem wire. e. Trim the top wire to ¼ inch and fold it backwards.

Center (red and silver)

a. Cut 6 inches of 30 gauge wire. b. Position 2 red crystals 2 inches from the end and thread the wire back through one of the crystals. c. Add 2 crystals to the long end of the wire and thread back through the one closest to the first pair. Continue until you have 5 spokes. d. Place the large silver bead on the log end of the wire, draw it across the center of the spokes and down, securing the silver bead in the center of the spokes. e. Twist the two wires together n the center of the bottom.

Assembly

1 Use floral tape to lightly tape the remaining stem wire.

2. Use assembly wire to attach the crystal center to the top of the wire.

3. Arrange and secure, one at a time, the 5 small petals, directly below the crystals.

4. Attach the teardrop petals in the same manner.

5. Trim all of the short petal stems to different lengths and wire them in place.

6. Use floral tape to cover the entire stem.

7. (Optional) Use floss, silk, ribbon or other decorative material to finish the stem.

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