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Borneo International Beads Conference
I was browsing for Peranakan beadwork (I wrote about it first here), beadwork done by immigrant Chinese in Indonesia and Singapore, and Malaysia, I believe. A series of clicks led me to the Borneo International Beads Conference held October 9-10 in Malaysia. Experts will speak on heirloom beads of the area, Nyonya beadwork (the name…
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Twisted right angle weave instructions for sale
These instructions are now available for sale from Buy The Kit on their pattern page. Select my name from the designers, and this instruction set is on the second page. The primary instructions are for the cream and green rope second from the left, but I also diagrammed the variations for the other three, and…
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Beaded doll, part three
This is where I’m going to leave the embroidery. Now, on to hair!
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Ancient beads
I just listened to a 10 minute podcast from NPR’s All Things Considered entitled “When Did We Become Mentally Modern?” The argument is that it’s not when we began walking upright, but when we began to think in symbols. And beads have a starring role as an example. Click below to listen, or read the…
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Franconia Sculpture Park
In east central Minnesota, about one hour from the Twin Cities, is the Franconia Sculpture Park. “The outdoor, rotating collection of over 75 contemporary sculptures reflects the creative talents of local, national and international artists.” It’s a working sculpture park, with artists in evidence, working on sculptures in all sorts of media. There are regular…