The Beaded Object: Making Gorgeous Flowers & Other Decorative Accents

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Summary: Beautiful pictures, ok instructions...
Review: Although this book has beautiful photos of each finished project, it does not include step-by-step illustrations, relying almost entirely on verbal directions. This book is great for people who are already familiar with bead/wire techniques and can translate mental pictures from the directions. It is less beneficial for those who are new to the subject.

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Summary: the beaded object
Review: I was absolutely smitten by the beauty of the projects in this book. While I have done some beading in the past I have not tackled flowers so I jumped in. Unfortunately, I soon found out that the instructions are not well written. If you can read you should be able to make anything described. There are many steps left out. What a waste. I would not recommend this book for the beginner to learn from.

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Summary: the beaded object
Review: Ooooooooooooooooh, I *LOVE* this book. The photos are gorgeous; each time I see them, I feel greatly inspired. The directions are clear. Although I still consider Virginia Nathanson's and Virginia Osterland's beaded flower books the best ever written,
this book contains numerous clear diagrams -- as well as innumerable gorgeous, diversified projects. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: GORGEOUS! What an extraordinary inspiration!
Review: Ooooooooooooooooh, I *LOVE* this book. The photos are gorgeous; each time I see them, I feel greatly inspired. The directions are clear. Although I still consider Virginia Nathanson's and Virginia Osterland's beaded flower books the best ever written,
this book contains numerous clear diagrams -- as well as innumerable gorgeous, diversified projects. I highly recommend it.