Beaded Wedding Bouquet

This is an entry in the DIY Wedding challenge. If you like it, please vote!

In this instructable, I will show you one method of making a beautiful bouquet for your wedding. This is a great project because not only can the technique be extended to bridesmaids' posies and boutonierres, it can be perfectly co-ordinated to your theme, will cost you a fraction of what fresh flowers will and will leave you with something to treasure long after the big day itself.

Step 1: Components

For the bouquet shown, (6 flowers, each with 6 petals) I  used the following in 2mm seed beads:

• 20g petal colour 1 (dark blue)
• 20g petal colour 2 (white)
• 12g petal lining colour (antique gold)
• flat nosed pliers (1 - 2 pairs)
• 30 yds / 25 metres 28 guague / 0.3mm beading wire
• wire snippers

In the picture, there are also green and pale blue seed beads which were originally intended for leaves and a third colour of flower, but which I decided against. You will also need:

• florist tape
• an elastic band
• ribbon (or alternative way to wrap the stems)
• needle, thread and if wanted any embellishments for the ribbon (not shown.)
• two contrasting beads per flower made, approximately 4mm in diameter

I also used a bead spinner, because it saves a LOT of time. However, it is not 100% essential

Comments

[xavec]

Thank you! Hope it goes well for you!

[poofrabbit]

This is great I'm going to attempt this over my winter break.

[sunshiine]

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing.

[bajablue]

Yes! Just gorgeous!!!

[xavec]

thank you!