Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques (Contemporary Beadwork Series) [Plastic Comb]

Diane Fitzgerald (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0964607727 | ISBN-13: 978-0964607729 | Publication Date: August 1997

Book provides well-written and carefully illustrated instructions for eight types of beadwork done by the Zulu people of South Africa, including the Flowerette Chain, Spearhead Chain, Two-Bead Cord, Laceleaf Chain, Zig-Zag Chain, Ladder, Tri-Leg Chain and Square Tube.

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About the Author

Diane Fitzgerald is the author of several books on beadwork, including "Beads and Threads: A New Technique for Fiber Jewelry," which has sold more than 20,000 copies. (Publisher: Flower Valley Press) She has taught beadwork nationwide for more than ten years and traveled worldwide to learn more about the beadwork of other cultures.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 48 pages
• Publisher: Beautiful Beads Pr (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964607727
• ISBN-13: 978-0964607729
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,347,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

As someone once said, "Everyone needs their spot." My spot to bead is on the couch, with good light and a good TV program. Old movies and Law and Order are among my favorites. I usually bead in the morning and evening and spend the middle part of the day writing, editing and illustrating the instructions for what I've created. I love to do all three of these tasks, but editing is the hardest for me, so often I depend on "guinea pig" classes to check things and make suggestions.

One weekend a month I usually am "on the road" teaching somewhere in the U.S. Seeing the pleasure a student gets when they make something appealing (no matter how small)makes me feel great.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More, please!, January 5, 2001

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QuinnCreative "-Q" (Glendale, AZ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques (Contemporary Beadwork Series) (Plastic Comb)

This carefully researched, well-written little paperback is a gem. It's an interesting read for cultural and decorative arts information as well as for instructions for beading the chains shown. Photographs of pieces are clear, even when the pieces are grouped. A table of contents helps you find the instructions for the piece pictured. Color photographs would have enhanced the book greatly, but that's a budget issue, not a content problem. Fitzgerald has another book out now, also on Zulu beadwork. Buy both of them, they are great companion pieces.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Zulu chains!, June 17, 2000

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This review is from: Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques (Contemporary Beadwork Series) (Plastic Comb)

I really am enjoying Diane's Zulu chain book. It is full of inspiration and new ideas. Diane has studied and researched these beautiful chains and the result is a gift to all bead artists! Instructions are easy to follow and the designs are great! She provides clear graphics, step by step instructions as well as hints and tips throughout. Perfect as a gift for a bead crazy person or as a gift to your self.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Little Book, February 20, 2003

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D. K. Atkinson (Southern Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques (Contemporary Beadwork Series) (Plastic Comb)

This little book packs a nice punch. It starts with a brief discussion of native Zulu beadwork with a few black and white photos. Then there are a few pages to give the beginner pointers to start beading.

Finally there are the stitches: spearhead chain, square tube, tri-leg chain, ladder, zig-zag chain, two-bead covered cord, flowerette chain, and laceleaf chain. The diagrams are clean with well-written instructions. "Helpful Hints" appear throughout the book. It ends with a nice bibliography until you can do further research on Zulu beadwork and several blank pages in the back.

Sadly the only color pictures are on the front cover. This book is stitches, not projects so what you make will be your choice. I'd say this book is good for beginners and up.