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A complete guide to what you'll need and do to make rose beads for jewelry or craft projects
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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 your skin will bring out the rose scent as you wear it. This article provides two methods, the first one using rose petals, the second one using rose oil.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Plain Rose Petal Beads

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    Alternatively, if you are familiar with oven or microwave drying, you could substitute these methods.
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  2. There needs to be a little moisture left to help with the moulding.
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    Put the petals through a mincer or through a blender until there is a mince of roses that appears ideal for forming into beads. You can test this after each mince or blend by rolling in your hands. If the mixture stays together in a bead shape, the mixture is ready to work with.
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    Do this firmly so that the little bead balls stick together well. Remember that the plant material will shrink as it dries to half the original size, so make account for this in your bead size. Continue until you have made as many beads as required.
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    Use a long hat-pin, a thin skewer or a piece of wire to create a hole through each bead. Leave the beads to dry on this to ensure that the hole remains stable and of a good size as the beads dry.
  6. Place in a warm, dry and well-ventilated place to dry.
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    Take the dry beads and thread them onto a necklace thread. Intersperse with a gold or silver bead between each or every 2-3 rose beads for added effect.
  8. The necklace will keep well for many years. The scent can be retained and heightened by storing the necklace in a small wooden box that is closed and fairly air-tight. Keep the lid closed when the necklace is in storage.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Spiced Rose Beads

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This is a variant of Elizabeth Walker's in her book Making Things with Herbs. Use the materials set out below. It doesn't use petals but relies on the oil for the scent.

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    Set the beads out to dry on a wire rack. They should not dry completely - just enough that you can handle them.
  4. Allow each bead with a hole to dry completely.
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    See instructions above for remaining steps.
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    The "ingredients' are mentioned below, under "Things You'll Need", for each Method.
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    Can glue be used so that the rose petal doesn't come apart?
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    Use of glue, especially one that is waterproof, could cut down the rose scent. A little beeswax mixed in would help hold the petals together and still maintain the rose scent.
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    Where is the ingredient list?
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    Go to the very end of the article page. On wikiHow, information on needed supplies is listed at the bottom of the article. Go past Community Q&A and Quick Summary & Tips. The last section is Things You'll Need.
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Tips

  • It is really worth splashing out on good quality beads to go with the rose beads; the rose beads can last up to 50 years if looked after well
  • If wished, you can gather other colours of roses; however, be sure to choose the true rose scented roses and to avoid the tea-scented varieties.
  • Try making a bracelet or an anklet to match the necklace.
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Things You'll Need

Method 1:

  • Rose petals from true scented roses; you will need at least 2 cupfuls of petals, depending on how large a necklace you wish to produce
  • Rusty tin sheet
  • Mincer or blender
  • Long hat-pin, skewer or piece of wire
  • Gold or silver beads
  • Necklace thread
  • Storage box

Method 2:

  • 1 oz glycerin
  • 1/2 oz oil of rose
  • 1 oz powdered gum benzoin
  • 1 oz powdered gum acacia
  • 1/2 oz finely chopped vanilla bean
  • 1/2 oz powdered orris root
  • 1/2 oz powdered cinnamon




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References

  1. Second method adapted from Elizabeth Walker, Making Things with Herbs, (1977), ISBN 0-87983-156-1, p 72.

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This article was co-authored by Rachel Cho. Rachel Cho is a Floral Designer, Plant Specialist, and the Owner of Rachel Cho Floral Design, a floral shop based in New York City. With more than 16 years of experience, she specializes in original and impactful floral design and is known for her dexterity, innate artistry, and design sense. Rachel’s work has been featured in numerous national media outlets such as The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and Huffington Post Weddings. This article has been viewed 151,193 times.
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To make rose petal beads, dry the petals until they shrink, but still have a little moisture left in them to help with the moulding. Next, mince the petals in a blender until the mixture stays in a bead shape when rolled in your hands. After rolling the mixture into beads, place them on a thin skewer and leave them to dry in a warm, dry and well-ventilated place. When the beads are completely dry, thread them onto a necklace thread and finish by adding a clasp. For detailed instructions, including how to use rose oil instead of petals, scroll down.

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