Making Ribbon Leis and Other Gifts of Aloha

Making Ribbon Leis and Other Gifts of Aloha

Author: Coryn Tanaka

Publisher: Bess PressInc

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781573061384

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Offers step-by-step instructions for making seventeen ribbon leis, including tips on threading, marking, stitching, shredding, pinching, and folding.


The Gift of Aloha

The Gift of Aloha

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780961510299

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In a village in old Hawaii, everyone is excitedly preparing gifts for the impending visit of the King and his family. A poor young girl wishes she had a special gift to give. With help from her fairy friends, she comes up with the perfect gift of aloha.


Making Eyelash Crochet Leis

Making Eyelash Crochet Leis

Author: Coryn Tanaka

Publisher: Bess PressInc

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 9781573061803

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In Making Eyelash Crochet Leis, readers learn how to create life-like permanent, multitextured, and multicolored ribbon and yarn leis. The leis, which are washable and uncrushable, are perfect for any recipient and any occasion.


Money Lei Making in Hawaiʹi

Money Lei Making in Hawaiʹi

Author: Laurie Shimizu Ide

Publisher: Mutual Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566477758

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"An easy-to-follow, photographic how-to book on a unique local tradition in Hawaii: making lei out of currency, including dollar bills and coins"--Provided by publisher.


Na Lei Makamae

Na Lei Makamae

Author: Marie A. McDonald

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2003-08-31

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780824826499

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Lei are the very expression of traditional Hawaiian culture and were once an essential part of community and family life. Following in the footsteps of Samuel Kamakau, Abraham Fornander, and others, the authors have collected here a wealth of written and oral information to reveal the significance of making and wearing lei and their role in Hawaiian ritual and dance. This volume covers eighty-five flowers and plants (and another dozen color variations) used in traditional lei construction. They are arranged according to their Hawaiian names and accompanied by botanical information and descriptions gleaned from legends and chants that illustrate the cultural uses and special meanings of lei prior to Western contact. Many are introduced by poems written especially for this work by master kumu hula, linguist, and ethnologist Pualani Kanakaole Kanahele. The authors present the lei art form in not only words, but also pictures. Lavish color photographs by Jean Coté showcase each plant and lei (shown by itself or worn), as well as places throughout the Islands associated with specific flowers and plants. An appendix includes a complete list of lei plants, basic instructions for their propagation, and other sources for material.


All Things Paper

All Things Paper

Author: Ann Martin

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2013-05-21

Total Pages: 437

ISBN-13: 1462911706

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Make decorative, simple do-it-yourself projects with this friendly guide to paper crafting. You and your family will love to spend hours making beautiful paper art, jewelry, and decorations with All Things Paper. This easy paper crafts book comes with simple-to-follow instructions and detailed photos that show you how to create colorful and impressive art objects to display at home--many of which have practical uses. It is a great book for experienced paper craft hobbyists looking for new ideas or for new folders who want to learn paper crafts from experts. Projects in this papercrafting book include: Candle Luminaries Citrus Slice Coasters Mysterious Stationery Box Everyday Tote Bag Silver Orb Pendant Fine Paper Yarn Necklace Wedding Cake Card Perfect Journey Journal And many more… All the projects in this book are designed by noted paper crafters like Benjamin John Coleman, Patricia Zapata, and Richela Fabian Morgan. They have all been creating amazing objects with paper for many years. Whether you're a beginner or have been paper crafting for many years, you're bound to find something you'll love in All Things Paper. Soon you will be on your way to creating your own designs and paper art.


The Famoux

The Famoux

Author: Kassandra Tate

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2021-02-25

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 0241493501

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Fame can be deadly. Out of the wreckage of environmental collapse, the country of Delicatum emerged. Its most popular celebrities are the Famoux, uniquely beautiful stars of a reality TV show called the Fishbowl. In a world still recovering from catastrophe, they provide a 24/7 distraction. Sixteen-year-old Emilee Laurence is obsessed with the Famoux - they provide a refuge from her troubled home life and the bullies at school. When she receives an unimaginable offer to become a member herself, she takes it. Leaving behind everything she's ever known, Emilee enters a world of high glamour and even higher stakes. Because behind their perfect image lies an ugly truth - an anonymous stalker has been dictating the Famoux's every move, and being popular really is a matter of life or death. If the item details above aren't accurate or complete, we want to know about it. Report incorrect product info. A thrilling dystopian take on fame and celebrity culture, perfect for fans of Suzanne Collins' A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.


Feather Lei as an Art

Feather Lei as an Art

Author: Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa

Publisher: Mutual Publishing Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781566477192

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The art of featherworking has a long, cultural history in Hawaii. Rooted in the tradition of their Polynesian ancestors, the early Hawaiian perfected and transformed the art as they created feathered cloaks, capes, helmets, images, and standards for the alii. Many of the items made were considered sacredfrom both the process of their creation to their uses. Despite the influx of Western ideas, and the introduction of Christianity which, for a time, halted the practice of many traditional customs, this artform has survived and flourishes todaythanks in part to those in the community who continue their ancestors' legacy. This new edition of Feather Lei as an Art is meant to perpetuate the art of featherworking and bring it to a wide audience. It provides step-by-step instructions o how to make both traditional (round) and contemporary (flat) feather lei. Vibrant, color photographs complement instructions and provide a visual testament to the beauty of featherworking. Designed and written with the beginner in mind, the aspiring featherworker is guided not only through the steps of how to make the lei, but through the soul-satisfying journey which leads to its completion. Included is an overall look at the history of this ancient art; an explanation of the difference between traditional and contemporary lei; interpretations of the traditional colors used and color combinations; a detailed supply list; how to identify, prepare and work with feathers; how to store feather lei; and examples of what types of featherwork is being explore today.