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\"RoseVid #194:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>“Do you
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\ncolorful flower petal beads?
\nMost of the examples I have
\nseen on the net are black or
\ndark brown.” ~Sally-W<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Most of the time when you make polymer clay beads, it is for the sheer beauty of the end result. But sometimes the meaning of your jewelry creations can go much deeper than that… as is often the case with Rose petal or dried flower beads. <\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps the flower petals came from your own beautiful garden… for capturing memories of a crisp Spring day, or a warm Summer night. <\/span><\/p>\n

Or maybe you preserved some tree blossoms to save for a special occasion… such as a Wedding, Graduation, Birth of a New Baby, or the Memorial of a loved one.<\/span><\/p>\n

In all of these instances, the flowers are a symbol of a person or event to be cherished and remembered forever. And making your own Rose Petal Beads from these flowers, is a wonderful way to hold onto those precious memories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without a doubt, I receive more emails and emotional (sometimes tearful)<\/em> comments about this bead making topic, than any other…<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cindy, I’m so excited! I sold my first “Zuzu’s Petals” keepsake jewelry (necklace and earrings made with red rose petals) this week!! And I have you to thank for making it all possible!!! I can’t wait to see what’s to come with this line of my jewelry!! Thank you for all your hard work here and for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us!
\n<\/span><\/span>~Marsha-N<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I have used all sorts of inclusions in the clay but never thought of using the scrunched up petals. Very nice effect! Thanks!
\n<\/span>~Pat-F<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thanks a lot, Cindy! It’s a great new idea for me. I’ve heard about adding different things to clay but never thought of flowers. It could be very symbolic. <\/span><\/span>~Svetlana-R<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy. I tried the inclusion beads a long time ago but my beads ended up dark and ugly so I haven’t tried since.<\/span><\/span>
\n<\/span>~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi! My name is Leila, I’m a German polymer clay addict living in Italy. The tips on this web site are always awesome! Wanted to share my personal experience with dried flowers with you all, last years Valentines day my husband gave me some beautyful dark red roses, as I wanted to keep them with me, I thought about drying them and them work them into polymer clay. XO. <\/span><\/span>~Leila-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What a great idea! What a nice way to preserve a memory. <\/span><\/span>~Denby<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I so appreciate the Polymer Clay Beginners course and your weekly tutorials. It seems I spend all my time playing with clay. A relative had shown me a flower petal bead last summer and when I lost my dad Dec. 10, 2009, I really began to think about making petal beads and after going online and finding your web site and course available, just had to take it. Experimented with crushed dried flower petals and the polymer clay and have made bracelets for my two sisters, mother, and myself; also matching earrings. They loved them. For the bracelets I added Swarovski lead crystal beads and 14k gold plated corrugated beads. One had sterling silver corrugated beads and Swarovski lead crystal beads. These gifts meant so much to them and also to me. We had a wonderful dad and miss him so much. What a precious way to have keepsakes. Thank you Cindy. <\/span><\/span>~Teresa-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Me too! Can’t wait for the Fridays to come. And I finally finished something!! I actually made beads into jewelry. I made memory beads out of my aunts funeral flowers. She passed away in September. Then I made bracelets for her daughters and grandaughters. I promised myself to get them done before the new year. As I said before my New Years resolution is to clay more instead of just watching what everyone else is doing. Like the others, this blog and Cindy’s lessons are what makes getting up early everyday worthwhile! Happy New Year to everyone. Stay safe and be healthy! Happy New Year, Cindy! <\/span><\/span>~Maureen-G<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I am so glad I found this site. My oldest son recently passed away and someone had given me a bracelet and earrings made out of his flowers. I love them and where them just about everywhere. A friend of mine is wanting a bracelet for her daughter made out of the bridal flowers. I was looking for a website of someone locally that made them. I may now consider doing this myself. Thank you. <\/span><\/span>~Marie-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi Cindy. My daughter is disabled due to surviving brain cancer and paralysis on her right side. By the grace of God, she survived a diagnosis of less than a year to live, and that was almost 19 yrs. ago. She is currently in college studying Horticulture. She thought she wanted to grow veggies and sell them at our family health food store. Instead, she found a love for flowers. She wants to create a business along side of ours that gives back. The thought of taking flower petals from a happy\/sad occasion and preserving them into beads fits her thoughts to a “tea”! The name of her business will be: “Simply Blessed”. She plans to hire other special needs people to work with her and wants their motto to be: “Special gifts hand-made by special people”. She is working on a Business Plan as part of her business class this semester. May God bless you for sharing this awesome art! <\/span><\/span>~Leanne-T<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, when my father-in law passed away we were given memorial bracelets made with the dried rose petals from his funeral spray. The beads were a brilliant red. Do you have a video for making colorful flower petal beads? Most of the examples I have seen on the net are black or dark brown. I would love to find out how to make colorful flower petal beads for others who have lost loved ones. Thank you in advance for all of your help. <\/span><\/span>~Sally-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy… Thanks SO MUCH for the wonderful idea of the “loved one” beads. My Dad recently died and that is such a heart-warming thought to be able to have him around ALWAYS… thanks once again. <\/span><\/span>~Angie-R<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As some of you might remember, it was back in May 2010 that my dear sweet Uncle Glen<\/a> lost his 11 year battle with Prostate Cancer. Knowing that I would like to commemorate his life with some keepsake jewelry pieces, I asked my Aunt to save and dry some of the flower petals from his memorial service.<\/span><\/p>\n

The beads, pendants and buttons I have been making with these flowers, will be given to my Aunt so that they can be shared with her friends and other family members. It is our way of holding onto a man we all loved so much… just a little bit longer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coming up tomorrow (Friday, March 4th, 2011) in Vol-034-1 video at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>, I will show you a bit about what I’ve been doing with my Uncle’s memorial flowers… so that you can also learn techniques for creating your own custom Rose Petal Beads to commemorate an important event in your life.<\/span>
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Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-034-1 Rose Petal Beads:
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