Learn French Beading

Beginner Course

Lauren Harpster, Suzanne Steffenson

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Bead and Blossom
01 June 2020

Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; Jewellery & beadcraft

Series: Learn French Beading

"French Beading is a bead-and-wire art from the Renaissance used primarily to make flowers. Learn the art from professional designer Lauren Harpster in this new publication. While it is made specifically for beginners who've never touched beads or wire, it is also an excellent resource for experienced French Beading artists.

This title is an instruction manual that goes along with my Learn French Beading: Beginner Course video series on my website. Instructions for accessing the course videos are included inside the book. It contains instructions for beginner-level techniques and four practice flower patterns (Lavender, Dame's Rocket, Wild Clematis, and Black-Eyed Susan).

-Part 1 is the ""Getting Started"" guide. This section explores tools, beads, wire, and other supplies in detail, though not all of them will be necessary for this course.

-Part 2 is the ""Technique Guide"", which contains six lessons that teach the basic techniques: Continuous Loops, Continuous Crossover Loops, Continuous Wraparound Loops, Fringe, Basic Frame, and Lacing. These lessons are important for learning French Beading terms and abbreviations, and how to read French Beading patterns. There are also some variations of the techniques that are not used in the practice patterns, but are included for education and reference. This section is also intended to be a one-stop technique reference so you can quickly look up specific techniques while working with other flower patterns.

-Part 3 contains four wildflower patterns that I've developed specifically for helping you practice the base techniques learned in Part 2 - Lavender, Dame's Rocket, Wild Clematis, and Black-Eyed Susan. The patterns have been written with beginners in mind and contain a high level of detail, so they're a great way to dip your toes into the art. This section is important for seeing practical application of the techniques, reinforcing the ability to read patterns, and learning how to assemble and shape a variety of flowers.

-Part 4 will demonstrate how to arrange the flowers from Part 3 to make a wildflower arrangement. I am not a professional florist, but I'd like to share what I've learned about arranging beaded flowers. This section is included only in the book version of the course."

By: Lauren Harpster
Edited by: Suzanne Steffenson
Imprint: Bead and Blossom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 318g
ISBN: 9781734720907
ISBN 10: 1734720905
Series: Learn French Beading
Pages: 92
Publication Date: 01 June 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Lauren Harpster is a well-known professional designer in the world of French Beaded Flowers. The art of French Beading was developed during the Renaissance era, combining the disciplines of wire wrapping, beading, and sculpture to create flowers. Largely self-taught, Lauren has been making and designing flowers in this unique technique for nine years, and is highly dedicated to teaching and promoting the art. Her designs are well-loved for their realism, and for the thoroughness she employs in teaching them both with written instructions, a plethora of high quality photographs, and sometimes videos. Her first book, ""Christmas Collection"" was published in December, 2017, and she has many forthcoming books and publications. Learn more about Lauren Harpster and the art of French Beaded Flowers at her website BeadandBlossom.com."