Zulu Inspired Beadwork

I own Fitzgerald's previous self-published books on Zulu beadwork and much of that material has been carried over into this new book including the actual wording. However, one of the books is now out of print and this new book is a good buy plus the publisher has done a great job with the photos all in color. The beading charts are now using colored beads whereas the earlier books were all in black and white. I never made anything from the earlier books as it looked so uninteresting but this one is definitely "wow". The material is still basically chains or straps although with more additional stitches. There are a few projects such as earrings and bracelets and ideas to make your own. Basics of 5 pages are now at the back of the book along with a good bibliography which doesn't include Fitzgerald's earlier books on this subject. Fitzgerald has done a terrific job investigating the Zulu beadwork which she says is unlike any other culture she has seen and she also spent many years figuring out how these unusual stitches were put together. There doesn't seem to be any other book which does this so it is highly recommended to all beadworkers.

My ZULU INSPIRED BEADWORK copy arrived yesterday and I don't know where to start...the book is packed with inspiring projects, and all appear to be suitable for even a beginning beader. Ms. Fitzgerald includes a history of Zulu beadwork along with wonderful photos of people of the Zulu nation that is most interesting and informative - even if you're not a history buff. The photography of the projects is a great aid to following the clearly-written and illustrated directions. Beaders can use the traditional colors or step off on their own and use the techniques with new colors, different size beads, or change a bracelet into a necklace...there is room to experiment after learning the basics of each design. Now when I sit at my worktable beading, I'm thinking of the Zulu women who sit on the floor, legs straight out, with a bowl of beads in their laps and still managing to create smashing pieces. Every beader will gain much from this book - I highly recommend it to all. A great present to a beader as well.

The description of the book condition is NOT accurate. It stated the following: "Minor wear to cover, everything is crisp and looks great." The front cover is worn, especially the corners. The top and bottom of the front cover are beginning to separate. Someone's name is written on the first page. Pages 34 and 35 were stuck together.

Este libro ofrece tejidos fáciles y rápidos. Especialmente los cordones quedan muy bien. Las explicaciones son prácticas y las gráficas casi expresan por sí mismas las instrucciones. Tengo apenas un par de semanas con este libro y ya he hecho unos siete u ocho modelos distintos. Este es otro ejemplar que debe tener todo aquel que disfruta de las prendas tejidas.

I kept checking this book out from the library and decided it was time to add a copy to my own library. Beautiful pictures and inspiring projects. I have made a couple of the bracelets. The instructions were easy to follow. I not only have had fun making projects from this book but often spend time just looking through it and enjoying the pictures.

This book is an earlier book by Diane Fitzgerald. I didn't have it in my beading library and wanted it for my collection. I love everything that Diane makes! She's an amazing woman and jewelry designer. Even though this was written years ago, it didn't disappoint me.

as the author says "inspired beadwork". This is a pleasure to read and quite informative. I find the patterns intriguing and delightful as well as understandable. Get a copy!

AWESOME. This book is detailed, very easy to follow, and causes visions of projects in your mind that you JUST might be able to do now. This toom of teaching bead weaving goes above and beyond other books written about the same subject.Highly recommended for content, price, and excitement. Buy it now!!

Not too complicated. I like some beadweaving but I enjoy smaller projects. It's a decent reference if you like these techniques. I was a bit disappointed in it. You can find such patterns for free online and use more attractive beads and colours.

Die Darstellungen sind von sehr guter Qualität, so dass die Objekte auch sehr gut nachgearbeitet werden können. Die Abbildung afrikanischer Perlenkunst bzw. die Anlehnung an diese Tradition ist interessant und anregend, die Objekte von unterschiedlichem Schwierigkeitsgrad. Ist wirklich empfehlenswert.

Super tolles Buch. Mann kann vielen darus lernen und wunderbar nacharbeiten auch wenn mann kein Englisch kann. Hoffentlich gibt es bald eine neues Buch.

lo consiglio a tutte le perlinatrici, vi si possono trovare spunti, ispirazioni per realizzare lavori assolutamente originali.Se lo fanno gli Zulu, perchè noi no?

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