Monthly Archives: May 2009

I recently posted about workspace, with some tips and tricks for making your beaded flower workspace easier and more efficient to work in. Now I’d like to talk about setting up a workspace that will help us work more safely. … Continue reading →

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Let me tell you about the differences between flowers made in these two wonderful crafts by first talking about how they are most similar – that is in the process of creating them. They are both made by wrapping around a central … Continue reading →

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The encyclopedia describes a muse as coming from Greek mythology and meaning a goddess or spirit who inspires creation. In contemporary times, though, a muse can be just about anything from another person to an object; we are all inspired … Continue reading →

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Anyone who works with beads has a bead stash, and mine rivals the best of them. I probably have enough beads to make beaded flowers and Ganutell well into the next decade without buying another bead. Not that I won’t … Continue reading →

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In my last post, I promised to talk about my workspace for creating French beaded flowers and Ganutell. I still plan a post on avoiding back strain, etc., but this mention generated some emails requesting informaton on some of the … Continue reading →

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Always a great place to start! Going back to the basics is hardly a new idea, but it makes sense. In learning any craft, I think it’s important to build a firm foundation … I’ve always believed that we must … Continue reading →

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Don’t worry, most people have never heard of Ganutell … it’s the art of making flowers from wire and floss. Actually, I’d never heard of it myself until I came across it while learning to make French beaded flowers.  I … Continue reading →

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