$19.95
Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americans
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro when it comes to beadwork this book is for you. This book covers basics, advanced techniques, appropriate supplies, and actual examples, all richly illustrated and easy to follow. Scott Sutton’s book is definitely a contribution to the craft of bead working.
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Beadwork Techniques of the Native Americans
Though there are other how-to books on basic beadwork, this work by Scott Sutton in in a class by itself. Scott covers not only the rudiments but reveals tricks he’s learned from his extensive experience as a bead worker. He shares techniques not found anywhere else and complements it all with large, highly detailed step-by-step color photos and illustrations. Even if you’ve done beadwork before, you’ll doubt learn ways to improve your craft.
This volume covers beadwork styles found among Native Americans on the Western Plains, both past and present: loom work, applique, lazy/lane stitch, gourd (peyote) stitch (conventional, brickwork, and lool-variation) plus Scott’s efficient method for making and beading a fine fitting pair of moccasins. To help those just getting started, Scott begins with a full discussion of appropriate beading supplies, and a simple chart takes the mystery out of matching needle and thread sizes.
One shortcoming of other books is that most present few authentic beadwork designs. However, this work also features dozens of full-color photos of first-rate Indian and non-Indian made beadwork from museums, collections, and today’s marketplace. Subjects include 19th century and modern pieces as inspirations for you to create historic reproductions or today’s pow-wow pieces.
ISBN – 1-929572-11-5
96 Pages
Softback
8 1/2″ x 10 3/4″
Crazy Crow Trading Post, 2008