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Bruna
2008-11-17, 10:58pm
Since joining LE I can say that I have learned a lot from very generous people, from free or sold tutorials, from small comments and images, etc. So, this is my humble Christmas Gift to the very generous LE comunity!
The pictures were taken by my 15yo son, Bruno, and well, they show what I want them to show, but they could be less blurry. If I get better pictures later, I'll change them. But I think these will work alright for now.

Ah, and I made a collage of the pictures, with a bit of text, as a cheat-sheet. If anyone wants that, just send me a PM with your e-mail or send me an e-mail to bcordova AT hotmail . com

Petals: To make the petals I use plain tweezers (I owe a pic of those) the one's that have square, flat tips, and to make smaller petals (for the double ponsettia) I use the tweezers I'm using on the pics. I think the Leonardo Petal PUllers might be cool to make the petals, but since I dont have them, just make do with what's at hand.

1. I'm using a lentil as a base for the flower. In these pics I arrange the petals one at a time, though sometimes I like to add them all then arrange. If I arrange them one at a time, I like to very slightly overlap the petals, not much, just a little so they don't become a unipetal.
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2. after attaching the petal, I leave it raised, instead of stuck to the base. Then heat the whole petal and bend it with tweezers.
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3. Once bent, I heat the tip of the petal.
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4. And pull it to a point. I like to pull down and out.
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5. Attach. Remember to heat the base when adding a petal, so it sticks properly.
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6. Bend
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7. Pull (it's starting to sound like aerobics)
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8. Here comes another petal.
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9. See how it looks standing up? ;)
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10. and puuuuuuuulll... I flame cut the end of the pull, so it's spikier. :O
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11. The underside... As you can see, the petals drop below the base bead.
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12. The top with an empty space in the middle, where the yellow dots go.
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13. Adding dots. I like to start with the middle one, then add one on the part where one petal meets the next.
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Hope this is clear enough and that you enjoy making them. For me, they turned out to be quite addictive.

DaBatt
2008-11-17, 11:03pm
What a fabulous tutorial Bruna - how generous & sweet of you to share :)

I'm going to put these on my list to try! (doesn't mean I will be showing you my efforts though - hehehe!)

Bruna
2008-11-17, 11:06pm
ahh, but you have to share!!!
:D

theglasszone
2008-11-17, 11:25pm
Very cool!!! I love it!!! I figuring you make all your petals first - then keep them warm in a kiln or hot plate. I can't imagine there's another way to do it without several arms and a tail...(giggle!)

Thanks for sharing with us! If you get a chance to take a picture of the finished bead to post, that would be wonderful, too!

DeAnne in CA

Meow Meow Beads
2008-11-17, 11:27pm
Bruna this is soooooooooooo wonderful!!!! You now that it is a very special person to give to everyone!!!!! It is nice to have someone that shares with out exspecting any thing in return!!!! We love your kindness and it is just wonderful!!!!

Bruna
2008-11-17, 11:34pm
DeAnne,
thank you! here is the finished piece.
front
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back
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the back has a silver hoop to make it easier to string or just add a jumpring to.

penny5658
2008-11-18, 5:06am
Hi
I want to thank you for sharing and showing everyone how to make these beautiful flowers. =D> I pm'd you about a cheat sheet. Take care.
Penny :wave:

beauxartz
2008-11-18, 6:31am
Bruna,
Good karma is coming your way. Thanks for a great tutorial to a beautiful bead

Meow Meow Beads
2008-11-18, 7:00am
Bruna that is soooooooo Christmasy I love it!!!!!

GiGiC
2008-11-18, 7:10am
Wow! thank you so much for sharing. Those look wonderful.

blong2001
2008-11-18, 7:28am
Thank you for your hard work! I look forward to trying it this evening!

Beth

Aurore
2008-11-18, 7:57am
Wow, very nice Bruna !! Thank you so much for sharing .. and I love that ring idea on the back ... who woulda thought ?!

debkauz
2008-11-18, 8:34am
Excellent! Thanks Bruna! I can't wait to try it.

Bruna
2008-11-18, 9:00am
Thank you! I'm very happy that you like it!
and don't forget to show your own. =)

HannahRachel
2008-11-18, 9:23am
Bruna - what a wonderful tutorial! Thank you. And... the silver loop - a fantastic idea. Thanks for sharing!

Bruna
2008-11-18, 9:25am
About the hoop... don't aim the flame to the metal, or it'll go dull and/or melt! Just heat the glass, plunge the ring and add a bit more of glass to encase half the ring. Paddle it smooth, all without letting the flame hit the ring. And I have no idea how I know that would happen. :P

beadmama
2008-11-18, 10:35am
Bruna,

Thank you for sharing your poinsetta I love them!!!

Hope you have a wonderful Holiday!!

Becky :wave:

rosebud101
2008-11-18, 10:57am
Great tut, Bruna! Wow! Thank you for sharing!

klcbeads
2008-11-18, 2:00pm
Thanks so much for this tut! I can't wait to try it!!!

WildBird
2008-11-18, 7:18pm
Whooohhoaojfdafjaj hhaahhhhaaa I just love the picture of Kewl Beans! I had to get my husband off the couch to see this.... LOL.... what a great picture... I just can't stop laughing everytime I see it...

WildBird

Meow Meow Beads
2008-11-18, 11:57pm
LOLOLOL!!!!!

PaulaD
2008-11-19, 9:41am
Very nice tut and really pretty bead! Thanks for Sharing!
Paula

Bruna
2008-11-19, 9:45am
Glad you guys are liking the tut... so, how about pics to show?

beadmama
2008-11-19, 10:08am
Bruna,

Would you mind if I asked which red glass did you use on this flower? It looks scrumptious!!! Thanks Becky :love:

SadiesJewels
2008-11-19, 10:14am
Wonderful Bruna ... beautiful flower!

ukiacat
2008-11-19, 10:57am
It was really nice of you to take the time to make this tutorial.

Thanks!

Bruna
2008-11-19, 10:59am
Bruna,

Would you mind if I asked which red glass did you use on this flower? It looks scrumptious!!! Thanks Becky :love:

hmm. I think it's lausha red. I'll check when I get home, but I'm almost positive it's that one.

Janetlee
2008-11-19, 12:10pm
Thank you for taking the time of making the tut. And sharing it with us all.
I'm looking forward to trying these out.
Thanks again,
Janet

Bruna
2008-11-28, 5:35pm
no ponsettias yet?

jillybean
2008-11-28, 8:29pm
Thank you so much for your kindness! I am going to try one today!
Jill

Listenup
2012-11-03, 3:07pm
Since it's that time of year again, BUMP

*ShirlAnn*
2012-12-26, 2:13pm
Thank you for sharing your tutorial for FREE on Poinsettia beads. I'm very new to lampwork, but am very anxious to learn to make our bead. It's so beautiful.
Shirl

shawnette
2015-08-07, 1:15pm
bump