indian motif jewelry and information by nylene anderson

Indian Motif Jewelry and information

By Nylene Anderson

Jewelry making can be done for any age taking into account age and ability. I have put together samples and web sites that can be used for various ages and abilities, both with clay and non fire material.

http://americanindianoriginals.com/symbolism.html

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Turquoise and coral Turquoise and coral

These beads can be made from clay as well and colored with stains or paints.

http://www.ehow.com/info-tip_7962752_easy-american-jewelry-crafts-children.html

Pendents can easily be made Hand made textured beads with stains or rolled in paint.

Northwest Native American Totem Poles

http://www.rubylane.com/item/569950-JKGx20-x205265/Vintage-Native-American-Acoma-Indian

http://www.pueblodirect.com/Pottery.html

MAKE SMALL POTS ADD PIECES OF SHELL OR STONE AND SEED BEADS.

MAKE SIMPLE SHAPES AND DISTRESS THEM TO GIVE THE ANTIOCH APPEARANCE

STAMP OR CARVE DESIGNS IN AND REMEMBER TO MAKE A HOLE.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/157263981/ceramic-beads-pit-fired-handcrafted

REPRESENTATIONAL ANIMAL SHAPES OR TOTEMS.

A CLEAR GLAZE OVER BLACK STAIN LOOKS LIKE A COIN.

http://www.collectorsweekly.com/native-american/overview/stories

http://www.raindanceindianarts.com/RIA/Categories.cfm?CatCNum=133

http://americanindianoriginals.com/symbolism.html

USE DOLL PRESS MOLD CARVING OR SHAPING

http://www.nativetech.org/pottery/pottery.htm

PAINT ON GEOMETRIC DESIGNS WORK WELL.

CUT A CONTRASTING COLOR AND ATTACH

http://www.twodogssouthwestgallery.com/displayproducts.asp?subcatx=110

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/native-american-pottery-navajo

http://www.palmstrading.com/different-pottery-styles/

http://americanindianoriginals.com/

What is your sign?

http://www.whats-your-sign.com/native-american-symbols.html

Dictionary of Symbols

http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/dictionary-of-symbols.htm

Chart of Northern Native Americans

http://ixoloxi.com/symbols/native-american.html

http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-symbols/

http://www.ancient-symbols.com/native_american_symbols.html

Discover interesting facts and information about the history and culture of Native American Indians and their tribes

Thank you to Dick Blick for examples from their lessons.