French Beaded Christmas Wreath: A One-a-Day Project

Lauren Harpster, author, designer and teacher, is back with a new challenge – a magical Christmas Wreath made entirely from seed beads and wire using French Beading techniques. Nearly 290 photographs, detailed written instructions, and expert tips help guide you from creating each piece to assembling the finished wreath. This book makes it easy to follow along with a one piece-a-day schedule, or to work at your own pace. Take up the challenge, hone your skills, and create a masterpiece!French Beading is an art that began sometime during the Renaissance. It combines beading, wire wrapping, and sculpture to make three-dimensional flowers.This title contains the following patterns:- Spoke Poinsettia- Pine Cone Spray- Fir Branches- Holly- Gold leaves- Berry Stems- Baby Eucalyptus- Amaryllis Flowers- Gigantic Bow.You will also learn how to arrange, assemble, and add a nice backing to a large wreath. The finished wreath is approximately 19 inches wide and will weigh about 9 pounds.While this book does contain brief technique references, it does not teach techniques fully, and is best suited for those who are already familiar with French Beading methods. Read more