The 19 highlighted jewellery and accessory projects include a Huichol Lace Sun Catcher and a Ladder Chain Bracelet (perfect for beginners) along with advanced-level projects like the Waterbird Pendant and Sun Rosette Medallion.
Beadwork has been steadily gaining popularity among crafters, and no area of the genre garners more interest than the intricate designs of the Apache, Comanche, and Lakota peoples of the American Southwest, who use their designs to relate legends and pass down tribal lore. Here are 15 authentic projects using such traditional stitches as the flat and circular peyote stitches, the Comanche weave, free-form feathering, and more. Each project is accompanied by a rich explanation of how the colors, shapes, and combinations of materials interact to tell a story. Abundant color photographs and illustrations guide the reader through this unique art form.
A handicraft guide to American Indian beadwork for those seeking the fundamentals of construction and ideas of design—fully illustrated throughout. American Indian Beadwork includes: -Directions for beading stitches -Directions for making and stringing a loom -Fifty-four black-and-white photographs of actual Indian beadwork -Thirteen full-color pages of 132 authentic Indian patterns for your own beadwork
Weave belts, headbands, and sashes and decorate handbags, vests, blouses, and other garments with this inexpensive do-it-yourself book. You'll find 73 charts for bead weaving and 12 full-size patterns for bead appliqué, all based on authentic designs of Cheyenne, Sioux, Crow, and other tribes. Complete instructions and color keys for every chart and pattern.
The patterns in this book are presented in the three formats most popular among beaders - colored freehand drawings; non-colored freehand drawings and patterns drawn on size 11 beading graph paper. The last two can be copied and colors filled in by the beader. The patterns can be used for embroidery and painted works. Designs include Sioux Star with a Bear Paw, Buffalo Spirit, several Geometrics, Four Feathers, Sunburst, various Butterflies, Medicine Buffalo, Flowers, Dove of Peace, Turtles, Feathers, Dragonflies, a Horse, a Fish and more. There are also templates for barrettes, bolos, hairties and more. There are 24 photos of beaded pieces that show different patterns and combinations, including Bear & Salmon, Medicine Wheels, Roses, and Geometrics. Most are detailed enough to show how the beads are sewn into the pattern. May your creative juices flow as you use this book! 48 pages in full color. 142 illustrations.
After breezing through a history and overview of equipment, the authors emphasize the how-to in such elaborate processes as tubular beaded crochet. Every one of the more than 25 projects focuses on a specific tool or technique, complete with color graphs, a list of materials, size and measurements, a color photo, and diagrams. ...Directions...are presented with plenty of details.” —Booklist.
Scott Sutton's latest craft book expands on the knowledge and skills presented in his first book, Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americans. This volume presents eight new beadwork projects in which Scott includes personal, little-known tips that he has developed from his extensive experience. Each lesson has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that are accompanied by full-color photographs and detailed illustrations. Projects include medallions, belt buckles, barrettes, loom-beaded belts, scalp feathers, flat fans, moccasins, and small dance bags. Each section contains information on selecting the necessary materials, tools, and supplies. Both novice and experienced crafters are guaranteed many hours of pleasure creating these beautiful Native American objects. Beadworkers can use their new skills to create other items or their own designs.
This book contains 48 beautiful bracelet patterns inspired by Native American art. Each project includes materials list, bracelet photo and colorful scheme. The book does not include any instructions, you should be familiar with all bead weaving techniques.