How to make beads out of rose petals

Rose petal beads are an ancient tradition. They're also easy (though time-consuming) to make at home. Transform those special flowers—or even your yard waste—into beautiful jewelry in just a week! Here's how.

My paternal great-grandmother taught me to make these rose clay beads when I was very small. She taught me the old… by elew

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You can turn the rose petals from your garden (or from your wedding bouquet or other memorial occasion) into beautiful beads. I chose to make mine into rosary…

Instead of just composting the petals from your Valentine's bouquet, consider turning them into beads!

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A complete guide to what you'll need and do to make rose beads for jewelry or craft projects Rose petal beads are a delightful way to exude the scent of roses wherever you wear them. By turning the beads into a necklace, the warmth of...

You can turn the rose petals from your garden (or from your wedding bouquet or other memorial occasion) into beautiful beads. I chose to make mine into rosary…