Tag Archives: beaded flower instruction
Love that wire!
Part of the beauty of a Ganutell flower is, of course, the prepared thread. Two strands of floss, spun with wire, make up this prepared thread that is wrapped around a central wire to create each petal or leaf. Using … Continue reading
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Wire, wire, wire ….
Whether you’re working with french beaded flowers or ganutell, likely the subject most often discussed is …. wire. There’s lots of craft wire out there, but they’re not all created equal. You want a wire that’s workable, for sure. Especially … Continue reading
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What’s the point?
I’m often asked about making different shapes on French beaded flower petals and leaves, and how to create a pointed petal is a common question. Here’s what I do: In the rounded petal, the working wire is brought across the … Continue reading
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Holiday Wishes
It’s amazing to me to realize that we are nearing year’s end. This year has been loaded with change and challenges for me, including this blog and the website ganutellflowers.com. The positive feedback I’ve received has been most encouraging, and … Continue reading
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