Crystal bead bouquets?

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Is this what you had in mind? Using brooches to form a bouquet?

Here's a link to a tutorial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONASA0L_Ma4

The kind I am thinking of look like fireworks! I wish I could post a picture. They all seem to have maybe 30 or so strands of twisted wire with a single bead at the end. I am just not sure how much to buy, how many beads come in a strand, etc. I never even thought to look on YouTube! Off to do that now, haha.

Great... good luck. I'm sure there must be a video on that one.

Thank you!

http://www.hgtv.com/crafting/sparkling-crystal-and-glass-bridal-bead-bouquet/index.html

http://www.projectwedding.com/wedding-ideas/how-to-make-a-beaded-bouquet-and-boutonni-re

These look really cool. I think I may make 1 or 2 for decorations.

Yes! Aren't they cool? Our colors are going to be red and black so I think that beads of those color would look awesome. I love flowers, but I think this suits our wedding better. Plus, I read one review and she made something like 7 bouquets and 13 corsages (sorry if my spelling is horrible) for under $100.00. I'm down with that!

Found this absolutely gorgeous cyrstal bouquet.. not sure if this is what you have in mind.

http://www.theflowerdiva.com/bouquets/nggallery/image/crystal-bouquet-pink-and-white

Crystal beaded bouquets are exquisite! I assume you're using acrylic "crystal like" beads as an entire genuine crystal bouquet would be expensive. Just an idea, when you're ordering your supplies, why not consider buying some Swarovski crystal beads and wire so that you can place a few throughout the finished product (a little goes a long way). Nothing picks up the light like real crystal, and a few well placed stones could really enhance the final product (they're not all that expensive if you don't order tons of them). Plus, they come in every color imaginable -- including the conventional clear.

Just a thought. Please post the pic when you're done. I'd love to see it.

Yes!! That is exactly what I am talking about! Isn't it beautiful!! When I finally order the stuff and put them together, I will post pictures and describe the process! They say it is a pain when you first start doing them but that they get easier after the first one.

I was searching the web... there are crystal garlands and other pre-wired pieces you could also purchase. From looking closer at the example I posted, it looks like you could use those crystal garlands and wire them in bunches. Maybe even using a few brooches wired together. I'm thinking of making one but with different colors.

Catie did you get your beaded bouquets done??? I am trying to make them for our Halloween wedding for 2015 but am having the same issue you did... how many beads and how much wire?? I have a pic of the one that caught my eye and will try to attach it here. Our colors are purple and royal blue plus I am thinking of adding some Halloween beads as well. Any help would be much appreciated everyone!

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