Traditional Indian Bead and Leather Crafts [Paperback]

Monte Smith; Michele Van Sickle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1987

This useful book contains complete illustrated instructions on all of the basics of Beadwork and Leather crafts of the American Indian and the early frontier. It is the second in a series on Traditional Indian Crafts and was written in answer to numerous requests for a "how to do it" book that would not only cover the basics of the traditional crafts of the American Indian, but would also present illustrated step-by-step instructions on how to do those crafts. The book has two objectives: To provide a clear, concise guide to the person who simply wants to make a nice attractive pouch or bag and to serve as a "primer" on the basics of traditional beadwork and leathercrafts of Native Americans for the craftsperson who wants to understand the techniques involved and, thereby, be able to construct other items using them.

Each project was written independent of all the others and will allow you to make any one item without reading the total book. Projects described include Leather Pouch, Strike-A-Lite Pouch, Knife Sheath, Beaded Sioux Pouch, Scissors Pouch, Beaded Crow Pouch, Fringed Pouch, Beaded Awl Case, Quilled Pipe Bag, Fringed Possibles Bag, Fringed Mirror Pouch, and Gage d'More Pouch.

In addition, craft techniques described include all the basics of working with and sewing leather, beading techniques such as edging, the lazy stitch, running stitch, "crow" stitch, spot stitch (for making rosettes), and return stitch, and the preparation and use of porcupine quills for quill wrapping. All of the pouches, bags and containers described may also be made without adornment if the craftsperson so chooses.

This book is designed so that even the beginning craftsman can create authentic Indian and frontier crafts with ease and learn the basic techniques while doing so! 137 illustrations; 15 B&W photographs, 4 pages in full color; index.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Eagles View Publishing (March 1, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943604141
• ISBN-13: 978-0943604145
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #312,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Indian Crafts, April 22, 2000

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leslie anderson (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews

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I found this book extremely helpfull for the bigginer leathercrafter. The illustrations and photographs are beautifully done. The intructions are very easy to follow. This book is a must-all for any one desiring to learn all aspects of working with leather.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Traditional Indian Bead & Leather Crafts, December 12, 2007

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Penni W (Riverside,WA) - See all my reviews

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Good book. The author makes the instructions easy to follow. The only bad thing I noticed was the pattern for the leather pouch is smaller than the directions say it should be, but nothing tells you this. Good instructions to put the bags together and do the beadwork.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Follow, May 18, 2008

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M.Corrine P "Soaring Eagle" (Delaware) - See all my reviews

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The instructions are simply written and easy to follow. The designs are colorful and reflects Native American designs. It is limited in the number of products you can make using the book.