How Do You Make Rose Petal Beads?
There’s nothing more beautiful than wearing something lovingly crafted by nature’s gentle hands. One way to wear a bit of nature is to make beads out of rose petals. If you have a rose garden, this is a great way to recycle the fragrant petals that fall to the ground. Surprisingly, rose petal beads have been made for many centuries. Some date the art of making beads out of rose petals back to early medieval times. Although this craft is quite old, it’s nice to know you can still practice this ancient art while preserving rose petals from your own garden. Here’s how to make rose petal beads. Gather Your Rose Petals. If you’re lucky enough to have a rose garden in your yard, finding raw materials is as simple as stepping out your back door. If not, you can purchase roses from your local nursery or grocery store or ask a neighbor to save her rose petals for you. Before buying roses, ask the manager of a store that sells roses if they’ll sell you the petals that fall from the roses in stoc
