Reveals the secrets to creating lasting bouquets with beaded flowers and foliage.Features both Oriental and Western techniques, with easy-to-follow instructions for 44 different flowers. 148 black-and-white illustrations. 21 color illustrations. "

Step-by-step instructions and scores of illustrations show aspiring beadworkers how to assemble more than 50 botanically accurate specimens of 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.

Create your own stunning beaded flower bouquets, brooches, necklaces, and decorative accents using the clear instructions and lavish color illustrations. A wonderful past time for all ages.

“If the name Mary Jo Hiney is on the cover, the projects inside are sure to be fabulous.... Instructions, diagrams and photgraphs couldn’t be easier to follow. The projects include pins, decorative items like treasure chests, beaded fruit, embellished vases and bottles, ornaments, flowers, a pillow, wreaths, garlands, everyday adornments, bouquets, a lamp shade, a set of “bug” bobby pins and more.”—Creative Crafter.

Bead Flowers is a Japan Publications publication.

It's amazing that objects so beautiful can 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."A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club."