Bead Flowers & Wedding Bouquets

Make your own beautiful beaded flowers and wedding bouquets, using the traditional craft of French beading. The techniques are made easy in this ebook, with step-by-step instructions, detailed photos and comprehensive video demonstrations by prizewinning beader Katie Dean - the next best thing to having the author standing by your side as you learn. Katie demonstrates the basic techniques of French beading, then shows how to make individual flowers, including, lilies, stephanotis, gypsophila and roses, along with the other elements needed to make floral arrangements, such as leaves, fern and ivy. There are instructions for creating wedding bouquets in four designs: teardrop, hand-tied and cascade bouquets, and a bridesmaid’s pomander. You can also use this ebook to make table decorations, buttonholes, corsages, and hair ornaments - all from beads and wire. These beautiful beaded flowers will make a truly unique accessory for your special day, and will last forever.