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Magnificent Mermaids

Phenomenal Patterns for Phenomenal Beaders!!!!!

Magnificent Mermaids is the fourth of several series intended for the intermediate and advanced beader. This mermaid-themed set, will delight mermaid enthusiasts and those who enjoy romantic and nostalgic Victorian themes.

The tapestry patterns are given as word charts for BOTH peyote and loom. The companion peyote detail can be used as jewelry or grouped with others in this series as mini tapestries.

These phenomenal tapestry patterns can be framed or hung from a dowel. Singly or grouped, these projects will look nothing short of spectacular as part of your home decor. They may even turn your home into a museum!!

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	Flying Fish (1910) by Herbert James Draper (1863-1920) Draper was born in London and studied science before studying art.Draper was a late follower of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. His work was influenced by John Waterhouse, Lord Leighton and Burne-Jones. In this painting, a mermaid leaps from the ocean to try to catch a flying fish. She too, appears to be flying out of the water. So the title does refer to both the mermaid and the fish she is trying to catch.

			"Flying Fish" project beaded by Caroline Bleil

		Kiss of the Enchantress circa 1890 by Isobel Lilian Gloag 1868-191x Gloag was born in London.She formally studied art in Kennsington and in Paris. She had 19 works exhibited at the Royal Academy. Gloag is considered by some to be a symbolist painter, but in reality her work is more in the style of the Pre-Raphaelite paintings. In this romantic painting, a mermaid seduces a knight. As in many mermaid myths, the mermaid is known to lure and capture helpless men. Perhaps this is a testimony that the female gender is actually not the "weaker sex".

	"The Kiss of the Enchantress" project beaded by Shirley Pritchard

	The Mermaid in Peril by William A Breakspeare 1855-1914 Breakspeare was a British artist who painted in the Pre-Raphaelite style. He enjoyed magical and mythical subjects. This painting is actually called "The Mermaid" I expanded the title to differentiate it from Waterhouse¹s "The Mermaid". A mermaid clings to the rocks trying to stay out of the reach of a giant shrimp.

			"The Mermaid in Peril" project beaded by Val Jensen

		The Mermaid (1901) by John Waterhouse 1849-1917 Waterhouse was born in Rome to English parents. Both of his parents were painters. When he went to England, he studied at the Royal Academy. Waterhouse is known for his paintings of beautiful Femme-fatales. This painting depicts a mermaid seated on the shore, combing her long hair.

	"The Mermaid" project beaded by Sigrid Wynne-Evans

	The Siren (1900) by John Waterhouse 1849-1917 Waterhouse was born in Rome to English parents. Both of his parents were painters. When he went to England, he studied at the Royal Academy. Waterhouse is known for his paintings of beautiful Femme-fatales. In this painting, a mermaid has lured a hapless seaman. His boat has been capsized and he is under her spell as she continues to lure him with song and her beauty.

			"The Siren" project beaded by Barbara Ellis