I like to make the stamens quite large, this one is nearly 4mm.. I make large beads
I encased before the petals, between the petals & over the top of the petals before I introduce the stamen..
I pull the end of the stamen cane to a point before using it.
Heat the centre of the flower well then let the surface cool slightly so that when you push the stamen in it pushes the centre of the flower in a little instead of punching straight through it.
Cut stamen cane off just above surface of flower & apply a little clear to middle of stamen. Push gently to flatten & open, add more clear to centre if needed.
The tricky bit is to not catch bubbles under the edge of the opening stamen.
Kerry
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