Make a crystal bouquet?

jeski

I've had a go at jewellery and did a pretty good job on some stuff I wore for my wedding. My cousin has now asked me if I can make a crytal bouquet for her for her wedding blessing. Now I've only seen a few pic on places like ebay so wondered if any of you crafty lot had made one and if you had any 'how to' tips or advice on what I might need.
Thanks.

princesspoppypop

jeski wrote: »

I've had a go at jewellery and did a pretty good job on some stuff I wore for my wedding. My cousin has now asked me if I can make a crytal bouquet for her for her wedding blessing. Now I've only seen a few pic on places like ebay so wondered if any of you crafty lot had made one and if you had any 'how to' tips or advice on what I might need.
Thanks.

I have made these before and they take ages to do but are worth it. Your fingers will get sore from wire twisting.

You need to use either a silver or gold jewellery wire the thickness depends on the look of bouquet you are going for.

To make each stem you need to thread your beads into the centre then twist the wire till the original length of wire is now halfed.

I would say between 300 and 500 stems makes a full bouquet then wrap the stems with florist tape and cover with organza ribbon to hide the wire stems.

Swarovski bicones are a popular choice but can be expensive so depends on the budget you have other than that fire polished beads and glass pearls look fab.

Hope this helps.

Poppy x

jeski

Thanks for that.