Author: Carol Hart Publisher: ISBN: Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
A complete guide to making wicker, splint, coiled, and twined baskets from commercial and natural materials. Includes information on making dyes.
Author: Stella Harding Publisher: Herbert Press ISBN: 9781912217939 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Basketry is experiencing a resurgence of popularity, and enjoying an exciting comeback at the hands of a new and dynamic generation of makers who are not afraid to experiment with mixing materials and techniques. This book will give you all the information you need to learn the basic methods, and then the confidence and inspiration to expand your making as far as your imagination can take you.
Author: Navajo School of Indian Basketry Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486156087 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 108
Book Description
The methods of Indian basket weaving explained in this excellent manual are the very ones employed by native practitioners of the craft. members of the Navajo School of Basketry have set down their secrets in clear and simple language, enabling even the beginner to create work that can rival theirs in grace, design, and usefulness. Beginning with basic techniques, choice of materials, preparation of the reed, splicing, the introduction of color, principles and methods of design, shaping the basket and weaves from many cultures, such as Lazy Squaw, Mariposa, Taos, Samoan, Klikitat, and Shilo, each accompanied by specific instructions. There are suggestions for the weaving of shells, beads, feathers, fan palms, date palms, and even pine needles, and recipes for the preparation of dyes. Examples of each type of basket are illustrated by photographs, often taken from more than one angle so that the bottom can be seen as well as the top and sides. Close-up photography of the various types of stitching, especially at the crucial stage of beginning the basket, is an invaluable aid to the weaver. In addition, the authors have provided line drawings which are exceptionally clear magnifications of the various weave patterns. Anyone who follows the lessons contained in this book will have a knowledge of basketry unattainable in any other way. They are so lucid and complete that the amateur as well as the experienced weaver will be able to manufacture baskets distinguishable from authentic native articles only in that they were not woven by Indians. For those who merely seek a broader knowledge of American Indian arts, the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of basketry.
Author: Linda Franz Publisher: Stackpole Books ISBN: 0811741850 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 415
Book Description
Step-by-step instructions complete with color photographs. Includes a chapter on bisque firing, waxing, and glazing. 4 basic pottery projects for the beginning potter.
Author: Elizabeth Jensen Publisher: ISBN: 9780934026697 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 197
Book Description
On identifying, collecting, and preparing hundreds of common plants, and clear, complete instructions for crafting them into woven, plaited, twined, and coiled baskets. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Author: Osma Gallinger Tod
Author: Osma Gallinger Tod
Author: Carol Hart
Author: Maryanne Gillooly
Author: Judy Mofield Mallow
Author: Stella Harding
Author: Linna Loehr Millikin
Author: Navajo School of Indian Basketry
Author: Linda Franz
Author: Elizabeth Jensen