BRIAR Snowflake SBF

 BRIAR Snowflake

This snowflake was designed October 2025,

using my Spirala Beading Frames SBF 

BRIAR is a gender-neutral name derived from the Middle English word a 'thorny bush' or a prickly, thorny shrub or bush, particularly the wild rose. Historically, the briar plant was known for its thorny, tangled growth pattern and was often used symbolically in literature and folklore to represent both protection and obstacles. It means "a thorny patch" in old English - fairy-tale memories of Sleeping Beauty inspire some parents.

Why did I come up with this name? Because the main bead in this snowflake is Preciosa Thorn.

The snowflake can be one-sided or double-sided - here you can see that the rivoli is light violet on one side and dark purple on the other.

 

Material: 

Spirala Beading Frame

Czech pressed Preciosa Thorn beads 

Czech and Japanese seed beads.

Here she is pictured with a MELIA snowflake.