The Flowers of Venice Hardcover – January 1, 2002

This is an English translation of a beautiful Italian title "I Fiori de Venezia". 144 pages, hard cover. Selling on Amazon for $189.00. The Flowers of Venice is a comprehensive guide to Venetian glass beads and the technique of creating glass-beaded flowers. This book illustrates and describes in detail the actual craft of flower making, with more than 400 exceptional photographs. This book isn't just full of pretty flowers - it's full of content for you to really sink your creative teeth into. If you're an intermediate beader, this book has comprehensive explanations to keep you beading away. And the photos? Goodness gracious, they'll leave you breathless! Plus, the instructions for putting the flowers together are clear - you can make sure your projects turn out perfect every time! Get this book - it's a must-have for anyone who makes beaded flowers! Projects include roses, lilies, poppies, daisies, morning glories and many more. You will learn the art of arranging flowers into stunning monochromatic or multi colored bouquets, as well as center pieces, bridal bouquets, curtain tiebacks, small gift boxes, brilliantly colored tassels and carnival masks. Rediscover the historical importance of this sophisticated and treasured Venetian art of glass beaded flowers and learn to design your own beautiful flower creations. Inventory #:BK2975