Remember, the devil is in the details: look for fine embellishments like beadwork or sequins that help make your lace dress stand out. And for those who dare, layered lace with a contrasting lining can add depth and intrigue to your outfit. Always pair with high-quality shoes and ...
The History and Analysis of Pre-Aniline Native American Quillwork Dyes Before beadwork, Native Americans used brightly-colored porcupine quills to decorate objects from moccasins to bags to wall hangings. Though the know-how of folding quills to create floral and abstract designs has survived, very...
Mark the center (or quarters, if over 30″) with a pencil. Make a short (1/2″) horizontal pencil line across and then a short (1/2″) vertical line down so that you have made an upside down ‘T’. If over 30 inches, then you need to make 2 marks as this is where you will...
KEEPING FOLK TRADITIONS ALIVE CO-OP RUN BY LOCAL ARTISANS OFFERS CLASSES ON HOW TO MAKE EVERYTHING FROM COUNTED BEADWORK TO YOUR VERY OWN HAMMOCK.(CAROLINA COAST)Hampton, Jeffrey S
The completed version and sketch of 1999’s Fantasy Goddess of Africa. The elaborate and expensive beadwork required to make this doll meant it commanded a higher price in retail stores upon release, as it now does in the secondary market.Courtesy of Mattel, Inc. & Bob Mackie Design Group...
to customers, who are more worried about the low prices and latest trends than the cost workers pay to produce appealing, low-cost clothing. In this regard, Tonti (2023) argues that “we have lost sight of the people who make them, who have the knowledge and skill to pleat, stitch, ...