The Flowers of Venice

About this book

This is an English translation of a beautiful Italian title I Fiori de Venezia. 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. 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 miniature Christmas trees 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. 144 pages hard cover.