You can easily make stamens at
home with beads and wire.

Step 3: Center Stamens

• Purchased or homemade floral stamens
• Thread-covered wire in 22- or 32-gauge weight
• Thread or wire
• Household wire cutters
• Glue
• Scissors
• Milliner's sharp size 10 needle

1. Wrap purchased or homemade stamens with
   thread or wire.
2. Fold them in half and secure with thread-covered wire.
3. Glue or stitch the rose petals around the stamen.