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French-Beaded Flower Books

	Swarovski Collection by Dalene Kelly Only available electronically. Immediate download with accepted payment. $15.00

	French Beaded Flowers New Millenium Collection by Dalene Kelly Excellent for beginners. Only available electronically. Immediate download with accepted payment. $15.00

Japanese cover below	Bead Flowers by Minako Shimonagase Originally in Japanese, this book in now in English. The diagrams are easy to follow, the photos are stunning and the instructions show how the various arrangements are put together. I especially love the wreaths in this book. View Minako's (aka Candy) stunning beaded flowers at her website which was featured in the September 1, 2003 newsletter.

	More French Beaded Flowers by Dalene Kelly Excellent for beginners. Dalene's first book French Beaded Flowers New Millenium Collectionis out of print but is available electronically. $21.99

	The Art of French Beaded Flowers: Creative Techniques for Making 30 Beautiful Blooms by Carol Benner Doelp See pictures of my first project from this book. $14.99

	Bouquets From Beads by Virginia Osterland A bible for beaders, this legendary manual reveals the secrets to creating lasting bouquets with beaded flowers and foliage. Easy-to-follow instructions explain both Oriental and Western techniques of arrangement and include: 44 different varieties of flowers, from asters to zinnias 148 black-and-white photos, drawings, and diagrams 21 color illustrations of attractive arrangements and Special chapter on Christmas ornaments. This book is a paperbook reprint of the 1967 hardcover original. $16.95

	Crystal Beads Flowers by Jun Kaneko This book, written in Japanese, is pure eye candy and I can't help but look at the pictures over and over and over! Written by the author of several now out of print beaded flower books this one includes clear instructions although not for every photo. The Calla Lilies on the cover show superb use of shading and although instructions for this flower are not in the book there are plenty of Calla Lily patterns available and the cover photo is so clear that you could easily mimic the shading. Many other flowers in this book do include specific instructions for shading. $32.00	SOLID OUT

	Bead Flowers - Ondori Filled with beautiful arrangements of small to medium flowers this Japanese language books has very clear diagrams of many French-Beaded flower techniques. $22.50

	Beadwork	SOLD OUT

	Beads Book, vol. 2 Beads Book volume 2, is an 8-1/2 x 10-1/4 inch softcover book with 97 pages. There is very little English, with only a few words here and there. The photography is excellent and there are some of the best diagrammed patterns I’ve seen. There’s an eight page section on beaded flowers including detailed Lavendar and African Violet instructions. There is also a half page devoted to the Swarovski Cxrystal flowers which were featured in the August 19 newsletter. There are photos of the flowers by Dalene Kelly, Judy Heller, Roe Topol, Elaine Cobb and Caren Cohen (me). $26.50	SOLD OUT

	French Beaded Flowers I by Helen McCall Miniature arrangements. $19.95	Available from amazon.com

	French Beaded Design by Donna Dickt It's amazing that objects so beautiful come from such simple techniques! These French beaded flowers sparkle, shine, and surprise, and yet they're made just by stringing beads on wire and wrapping them around to form stems and petals. Some of these flowers serve as eye-catching ornaments; others are sublimely practical, such as napkin rings and tiebacks. Follow the well-illustrated instructions to craft wildflowers, roses, daisies, tulips, anemones, and hydrangeas. For each one, there's a "What You Need to Know" and "What You Will Learn" box as guidance. The dazzling items include Black Tie Candleholders, Forsythia Urn, Lamp Shade, Tulip Tin, Clay Pot Critters, and Mistletoe Ball. 8 1/2 X 10. all in color, 128 pages $14.95	Available at amazon.com for $11.66

	Making Bead Flowers & Bouquets by Virginia Nathanson This beaded flower classic by Virginia Nathanson has been reprinted from the original. Step-by-step instructions and scores of illustrations show aspiring beadworkers how to assemble more than 50 flowers including African violets, hyacinths, sunflowers, miniature versions of irises, jonquils, tea roses, and many other glittering beauties. Also, helpful suggestions for creating table decorations, attractive bouquets, and festive Christmas ornaments. Paperbound, 192 pages. $8.95	Available at amazon.com

	New Patterns for Bead Flowers & Decorations by Virginia Nathanson Lavishly illustrated book, with easy-to-follow directions, shows how to fashion a host of exquisite, heirloom-quality beaded decorations, including calla lilies, potted plants, Christmas ornaments, pine cones, bridal bouquets, drapery tiebacks, and other attractive domestic accents. Step-by-step fundamentals and easy-to-master techniques make this a book to be treasured by hobbyists and flower-lovers alike. 23 color illustrations, 119 figures, and 102 photographs. $11.95	Available at amazon.com for $10.16

	Beads in Bloom by Arlene Baker This is a stunningly beautiful book with a fabulous gallery. The quality of the photography is superb and the gallery includes works of many beaders as well as some vintage pieces. The techniques section is very detailed and there's a particularly good section on shading. There are many fantastic tips to help you make better petals and there are detailed instructions for every technique. $21.95	Available at amazon.com for $16.46

	Beadwork by Donatella Ciotti This book is a translation of the Italian "Creare con perline".	Available from amazon.com

	The Beaded Object: Making Gorgeous Flowers & Other Decorative Accents by The Beaded Object by Mary Jo Hiney shows you how to make French-beaded flowers as well as other beading techniques to create jewelry decorative accents for your home. Jewelry projects include amethyst heart pin, butterfly pins, and a rose pin using the French technique. Projects for the home include pansy lid on goblet, crystal leaf wreath, beaded fruit. Ms. Hiney shows interesting ways to combine the beaded accents with other materials to create sachets, decorative pillows or framed flowers. Other projects include beaded snowflake ornaments, dragonfly pins and whimsical bug bobby pins. There’s also an impressive although small (15 page) gallery which includes work by Mary Jo Hiney, Diane Fitzgerald, Jackie Hirsh, St. Clair de Luz, Leah Chalfen, Christiana Johnson and Ginger Sizemore.	Available from amazon.com

	Bead And Wire Flowers Bead & Button Easy-Does-It Series From Bead and Button magazine, Bead and Wire Flowers is part of their Easy Does It series. This collection of projects from past magazines includes: Bi-color tea rose French beaded wire petals Thimble bouquets French beaded orchid by Dalene Kelly Basket of pansies Beaders will learn how to turn colorful seed beads and craft wire into stunning flowers that will last forever. Also shows how to use beaded flowers as miniature bouquets, in vases, and as centerpieces.	Available from amazon.com

	Flowers of Venice by Translated to English from Italian I Fiori di Venezia by Giovanna Poggi Marchesi. This book is a gorgeous hardcover book and makes a perfect gift for yourself or another French-beaded flower enthusiast. Read review.	OUT OF STOCK