French
Beaded Flowers
The Complete Guide
Zoe L. Schneider
French Beaded Flowers The Complete Guide. Copyright 2010 by Zoe L. Schneider. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote brief passages in a review. Published by Krause Publications, a division of F+W Media, Inc., 4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45236. (800) 289 0963. First Edition.
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Publication Data
Schneider, Zoe L.
French beaded flowers : the complete
guide / Zoe L. Schneider. 1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 978-1-4402-0369-5 (alk. paper)
eISBN 13: 978-1-4402-1536-0
1. Bead flowers. I. Title.
TT890.2.S35 2010
745.582 dc22
2010003688
Editor: Jennifer Claydon
Designer: Geoff Raker
Cover Designer: Steven Peters
Production Coordinator: Greg Nock
Photographers: Christine Polomsky, David Peterson and Ric Deliantoni
Stylist: Brenda Deliantoni
METRIC CONVERSION CHART
To convert | to | multiply by |
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Inches | Centimeters | 2.54 |
Centimeters | Inches | 0.4 |
Feet | Centimeters | 30.5 |
Centimeters | Feet | 0.03 |
Yards | Meters | 0.9 |
Meters | Yards | 1.1 |
Acknowledgments
Writing this book was a tremendous undertaking, which would not have been possible without the assistance of so many talented people. I am in awe at the expertise and creativity that was exhibited to bring this work to fruition. To each and every person that assisted with this work, thank you and God bless you. A special thanks to Candy Wiza of F+W Media, Inc. for opening a door of opportunity when I came knocking with my book proposal. If not for you, I might still be seeking a window. To the F+W Media, Inc. staff book designers, photographers and illustrators who contributed to the work, thank you for your patience in working via distance with a novice and for your understanding and care of the beaded projects. To my editor, Ms. Jennifer Claydon, in many ways you amaze me. You are a highly talented individual and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to work with you. As you know, I had a large learning curve about the publishing process, but your professionalism and guidance assisted me through all of the phases successfully. Thank you.
While researching materials, I encountered many talented authors, who were gracious and granted permission for use of their work to make this a comprehensive guide to French beading. I am appreciative of your talent, the words of encouragement and the support that I received from you.
While working at home, my family was consistently supportive of my goal. There is absolutely no way that I could have completed this project without their support and encouragement. On days when the work was overwhelming, their words lifted my spirit back up and helped me continue to completion. Thank you and I love you all very much.
To my Grandma you blessed me throughout my life by sharing your own talents to cultivate mine a selfless act to give and build another's life and pursuits. Each day your presence enriched my life. This project is my means of sharing with others what you generously gave to me.
Dedication
To our antecedents who inspired and bestowed upon us an inheritance of creativity and the love of art. To their aspiration and vision of us, and their belief that we can do more than they dreamed.
About the Author
Award-winning bead artist Zoe Schneider has over twenty years of experience in beading, including creating commissioned work and teaching a variety of beading techniques.
Introduction
As more and more mass-produced items flood today's stores, people are seeking ways to make both their homes and themselves unique. This return to individualism has led to a revival of the craft and folk arts; in the 1990s, a renewed interest in French beading began that continues today. This renewed interest has led to an increased variety of materials and resources for today's French beading enthusiast. It has also led individuals back to using old craft techniques with contemporary materials, although most French bead artists continue to adhere to traditional materials and techniques as their standard of excellence.
The purpose of this guide is to provide a technique-based instructional approach to French beading. Prior to introducing the French beading techniques, a brief overview is included on French beading, botany and French beading materials. Next, French beading techniques are explained, each with helpful photographs and illustrations. In addition, there are new flower patterns and projects for an applied learning approach to French beading. The patterns in this book implement the bead count method and, occasionally, the measurement system.
It is my sincerest hope that this guide will be a functional, applied tool that will assist each bead artist in expanding their beading techniques to create beautiful French beaded objects of art. Enjoy!
Chapter 1
Inspiration, Tools and Materials
French beaded flowers are one of the many means artists have used in their quest to capture the fleeting beauty of flowers. From creating subtle messages using the language of flowers, to recreating your favorite flowers accurately through the use of botany, there are many different factors you can take into account when creating a beaded flower. Similarly, the tools and materials used in French beaded flowers have considerations from the artistic, such as color, to the practical, such as ease of use. The following chapter will introduce you to some of the many facets and factors involved in creating French beaded flowers.
The Language of Flowers
The language of flowers is an elegant and refined language. The selection of the flowers assembled in an arrangement can relay a message to the receiver if desired. The only prerequisite to learn the language is a language of flowers book and the desire to use it.
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