How to Make Russian Style Netted Flowers

From Jennifer VanBenschoten, former About.com Guide

After you have added a total of 6 picots in between the 6 petals of the second layer, weave thread into the beadwork, knot and add a drop of glue if desired, weave the thread into the beadwork a little more and trim close to the beadwork. Weave in the tail that is coming out of the center circle of B beads as well.

Ideas for Using Russian Flowers

• These flowers make wonderful brooches and pins. You can work them up in a variety of colors using a variety of seed beads - try using triangle beads instead of hex-cut beads for the second layer of embellishment.
• Use one as the centerpiece for a fabulous corsage-like bracelet.
• Dangle three or four from a netted necklace.
• Make a statement pendant by combining three or four peyote-stitched Russian style leaves in a cluster underneath a flower and hang from a beaded or satin rope.
• Work two in size 15 beads and make a stunning pair of earrings.
• Stitch a Swarovski crystal or gemstone bead as an accent into the center ring.