Zulu Inspired Beadwork
Zulu Inspired Beadwork

Author: Diane Fitzgerald

Publisher: Interweave

Published: 2007-11-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781596680340

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Celebrating the culture of South Africa's indigenous Zulu population, this craft book showcases 25 stunning projects using dozens of previously unpublished beadwork techniques. The projects include netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace and are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful hints. Along with novel techniques for netting, wrapping, fringing, and braiding, the history of the Zulu people is also presented, accompanied by gorgeous full-color photography of the region.

Zulu Beadwork
Zulu Beadwork

Author: Hlenge Dube

Publisher: Africa Direct

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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Zulu Beadwork: Talk with Beads is a study of Zulu beadwork by perhaps the greatest living expert on the subject. Hlengiwe Dube¿s knowledge is direct and personal, drawn from her own experience and stories passed down by her mother and grandmother. In an unpretentious, conversational style, she explains the unspoken words of traditional beadwork designs. Including chapters on historical and regional trends, Zulu Beadwork: Talk with Beads is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about African art from the people who live it.

Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork
Diane Fitzgerald's Shaped Beadwork

Author: Diane Fitzgerald

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781600592775

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Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.

Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue
Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue

Author: Sonoko Nozue

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781454702788

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Take a fun class with Japanese beader Sonoko Nozue, as if you were right there in person at a bead show -- but instead of learning one piece, you'll make 25. Sonoko's first book in English -- offers 25 stylish projects showcasing her signature melding of traditional Japanese style with modern dramatic flair. Sonoko's instructions include illustrations as well as some inspiring beauty shots of the jewelry featuring model photography with a Japanese aesthetic.

Knit One, Bead Too
Knit One, Bead Too

Author: Judith Durant

Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Published: 2012-07-06

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1603426566

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Give your knitting a touch of sparkle! Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It’s simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as 16 original patterns, you’ll be turning simple bags and wearables into stunning special-occasion creations in no time. From eye-catching knit caps to surprisingly intricate socks, you’ll be inspired to explore the endless possibilities of beaded knitting.

Knit One, Bead Too
Knit One, Bead Too

Author: Judith Durant

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2009-06-10

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1603421491

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Give your knitting a touch of sparkle! Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It’s simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as 16 original patterns, you’ll be turning simple bags and wearables into stunning special-occasion creations in no time. From eye-catching knit caps to surprisingly intricate socks, you’ll be inspired to explore the endless possibilities of beaded knitting.

Beads of life
Beads of life

Author: Marie-Louise Labelle

Publisher: University of Ottawa Press

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1772823724

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Beads of Life is a fascinating exploration of traditional beadwork from eastern and southern Africa, as well as the socio-religious principles upon which many aesthetic choices were based. The author concludes with an examination of contemporary beadwork as seen, in particular, through the eyes of Canadians from these regions.

The Beading Answer Book
The Beading Answer Book

Author: Karen Morris

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 433

ISBN-13: 1603420347

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Beadwork instructor and author Morris has assembled more than 200 of the most vexing questions her students ask and offers skillful advice on how to resolve every beading dilemma.

Diane Fitzgerald's Favorite Beading Projects
Diane Fitzgerald's Favorite Beading Projects

Author: Diane Fitzgerald

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781600599224

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A leading bead artist provides professional tips for getting great results, along with twenty-four of her best, never-before-published projects.

Teens Go Green!
Teens Go Green!

Author: Valerie J. Colston

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2011-12-03

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1591589304

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Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for engaging teens and 'tweens with ecofriendly, low-cost art programs that are appropriate for the library or classroom. Being "green" is a hot topic today, not only for businesses and adults interested in being socially responsible, but also for 'tweens, teens, and young adults. Today's young adults are keenly aware of environmental issues, locally and globally. They are also in need of art programs that provide a hands-on, creative outlet. Teens Go Green!: Tips, Technique, Tools and Themes for YA Programming is an approachable reference book for librarians or high school teachers looking for low-cost, environmentally themed art projects and programs that teens will relate to and find fun. In Part 1, the author explains the needs for these programs, offers tips for teaching them, and suggests ways to expand teen involvement in the library. Part 2 provides dozens of practical, easy-to-follow art project ideas that demonstrate how simple teaching green teen art projects can be.