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95. Khamsa 5 by Helen Banes is based on a hand shape. The outline of a hand provides interesting possibilities for designing the outer shape of a necklace, see photo 95 Another challenge of this design process is the choice between two extremes of composition one is geometric and balanced design the other allows shapes of color to flow in an organic way. The symmetrical design is easier and takes a shorter time to complete, whereas an asymmetrical design requires continuous analysis to...
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79. Royal Arsenal by Gretchen Prewitt. top left This piece is based on the geometric weaving designs of Inca textiles. It also features the brass shells of a 22-caliber rifle. 80. Untitled No. 1 by Jimmylene Wertman. top right A porcelain fetish and macram techniques add to the interest of this piece. 81. Untitled No. 2 by Jimmylene Wertman. left The centerpiece is a museum replica of a gold bat-man, a Pre-Columbian adornment made by the lost wax method. Abalone shell elements and Peruvian...
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34. .91 Dance by Pamela Penney, top left 35. Flora by Pamela Penney, top right There are two elements that I find critical to my pieces. The first important aspect of my neckpieces is what I term the 'voids.' As I weave, I deliberately distort the warp threads to create open spaces. These empty spaces are as critical to the composition as the actual weaving itself. In this way I more closely associate my needleweaving with traditional lace making techniques than to tapestry weaving. Secondly,...
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6. Timbuktu. top left Its brilliant colors were inspired by African tribal textiles. 7. Fetish Adornment, top right Inspired by a small wooden fetish Figure believed to repel any malevolent influences exhibited in the Michael Rockefeller Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City. 8. Asante Gold. left Gold washed beads made by the Asante people of Ivory Coast using the lost wax method. 9. Tairona Pectoral, top left Removable gold pin in an anthropomorphic design. Collection of Mr....
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Chapter I. A Gallery of Necklaces 1 Chapter 2. Designing Your Own Necklace 33 Chapter 3. Weaving Your Necklace 55 Chapter 5. Finding or Making the Pcrfcct Beads for Your Necklace 113 Other Books and Publications 125 Photo amp Illustration Credits 129 4. Spirit Lock of Thailand by Helen Banes. 4. Spirit Lock of Thailand by Helen Banes. This chapter will show you the exciting range of artistry that has resulted from Helen Banes' technique. Both Helen's work, and that of her students are shown on...