Capture the fleeting beauty of a flower in beads and wire. French Beaded Flowers - The Complete Guide includes everything you need to start making your own lovely floral creations using only beads, wire and a few simple tools. Inside you'll find: helpful information on selecting the right beads, wire and tools for French beading. step-by-step instructions and photos for a wide variety of techniques that can be used to create petals, leaves, stems and more. lessons on botany and the language of flowers to enhance your beaded projects. patterns for gorgeous individual flowers and arrangements. tips on using the techniques to design and create your own unique flowers. an inspiring gallery of advanced beadwork. Give French beading a try and surround yourself with beautiful flowers year-round!