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The book begins with an introduction to Zulus and their beadwork. Diane describes the techniques and the uses of the beadwork. She also writes about traditional and contemporary beadwork and how their craft is being taken forward. This provides an interesting insight into Zulu beadwork. The next part of the book comprises patterns inspired by her visits to Africa and the time spent with the Zulu people. Diane's designs follow the techniques of the original pieces but with her interpretation. Each pattern includes a photograph of both the original work and the contemporary piece. The patterns, as ever with Diane, have clear instructions, diagrams and useful hints and tips. I would like to say that I have favourites but I quite like them all. The final part of the book covers basics such as tools, threads, needles, etc. and techniques which is very useful if like me the brain shuts down from time to time. Altogether a very colourful book to add to a bookshelf.-Bead Society of Great Britain
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In the last decade there has been a growing worldwide interest in South African beadwork. In this book devoted to the beading techniques used by Zulu women, bead master Diane Fitzgerald shares her expertise on Zulu beadwork with 25 stunning projects, celebrating the culture of this indigenous population.Begin with an introduction to Zulus and their beadwork, an inside look at the importance of beads in this South African culture, and the many beading techniques used by Zulu women to create adornment. The author shares several dozen unique beading techniques garnered from years of visiting South Africa and countless hours spent examining Zulu beadwork.Next move into projects inspired by the author's visits to Africa, including netted diamond earrings, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, zigzag chain, and a Zulu wedding necklaceklace.The techniques include netting, wrapping, fringing, braiding, and weaving. The projects are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and supplemented with helpful hints. It includes gorgeous photographs of original Zulu beadwork juxtaposed with the author's interpretation of the design and techniques." Zulu Inspired Beadwork" is a beading journey in a book.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent book. The patterns are easy to follow and major inspiring. This is a must have for all those seed beaders out there.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic new beadwork book!
27 Sep 2007
Format:Paperback
Diane Fitzgerald has written the first how-to beading guide detailing Zulu beading techniques, making these beautiful, intricate bead patterns available to artists and crafts people around the world. The book layout and its colorful photography are as beautiful as the beadwork itself. Fitzgerald includes photographs and writing from her travels in South Africa, where she was introduced to Zulu beading techniques. She includes historical information on the beading tradition, and its evolution through precolonialism to present day - answering questions such as what were traditional beads made out of, and what types of beads do South African women use today? Giving a cultural background to the artwork makes the book informative on many levels.
The "how-to" portion of the book includes 25 stunning projects. Each project includes a list of needed materials, drawings of the patterns in various stages, and examples of finished works using the technique. There is a wide range of projects - from the relatively small and simple "Zulu Love Letter Pins" to the more intricate and complicated "Switchback" and "Spearhead" chains. I believe even novices can follow the well written and diagramed instructions for many of the projects. Experienced and professional beaders will likewise be challenged, charmed and intrigued by the more difficult patterns. Projects include patterns for netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace. Some of the patterns described by Fitzgerald are detailed for the first time ever in print. Beading enthusiasts will be thrilled with this delightful, informative collection of Zulu beading projects.
-Jessica Teel
The "how-to" portion of the book includes 25 stunning projects. Each project includes a list of needed materials, drawings of the patterns in various stages, and examples of finished works using the technique. There is a wide range of projects - from the relatively small and simple "Zulu Love Letter Pins" to the more intricate and complicated "Switchback" and "Spearhead" chains. I believe even novices can follow the well written and diagramed instructions for many of the projects. Experienced and professional beaders will likewise be challenged, charmed and intrigued by the more difficult patterns. Projects include patterns for netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace. Some of the patterns described by Fitzgerald are detailed for the first time ever in print. Beading enthusiasts will be thrilled with this delightful, informative collection of Zulu beading projects.
-Jessica Teel
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
At Least a Year's Worth of Projects!
19 Oct 2007
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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.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
higher quality presentation of her past booklets
21 Oct 2007
Format:Paperback
i have fitzgerald's self-published book, _zulu beaded chain techniques_ (1997). all the chains from that book are in this, plus others. even some of the text is the same.
which is not a bad thing. her current publisher has funded the full color photos and better production values. there are several wonderful shots, historic and contemporary, of zulu women and men wearing their beadwork. and the photos of the beadwork are clearer and much more attractive. i've already made one chain from this book that i barely noticed in the other.
some of the chains have appeared in a few other recent bead books, but most have not. there is plenty to learn and experiment with. the instructions that may seem confusing when just read are clear when one has beads and thread in hand. the diagrams are well done. there are photos of zulu-made items that inspired fitzgerald's work, which is also photographed and shows the difference non-traditional color and bead choice make.
recommended to any beader.
which is not a bad thing. her current publisher has funded the full color photos and better production values. there are several wonderful shots, historic and contemporary, of zulu women and men wearing their beadwork. and the photos of the beadwork are clearer and much more attractive. i've already made one chain from this book that i barely noticed in the other.
some of the chains have appeared in a few other recent bead books, but most have not. there is plenty to learn and experiment with. the instructions that may seem confusing when just read are clear when one has beads and thread in hand. the diagrams are well done. there are photos of zulu-made items that inspired fitzgerald's work, which is also photographed and shows the difference non-traditional color and bead choice make.
recommended to any beader.
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