Over 120 patterns adapted from authentic tribal motifs depict striking elements from Jicarilla Apache basketry, Zuni and Hopi pottery, a Nez Percé woven bag, an Arapaho shield cover, a Navajo blanket, more.

Sixteen dramatic images associated with North American tribes depict masks, totem poles, sand paintings, shields, warriors, kachina dolls, and more. Color and place near light for exciting effects.

For centuries, people of almost every culture — from the Navajos to the Hindus to the Celts — have used the mandala as a form of creative expression. A sacred symbol meaning "universe" or "wholeness," the mandala is a complex circular image that uses patterns and geometric designs to draw the eye to its center, creating an appeal that's almost hypnotic. In this gorgeous collection of mandala patterns for stained glass, ninety-nine royalty-free images present pure inspiration for a variety of projects, including window panes, sun catchers, and other works of art.

This volume contains an outstanding array of 83 stained glass patterns--from Ancient Egyptian to Art Deco--ideal for any project requiring historical ambience. Motifs also include Greek mythological figures, intricate interlacements of Celtic and Arabic art, Art Nouveau, and Gothic, Romanesque, Chinese, Pennsylvania Dutch, American Indian, medieval Italian, and Victorian. Each design is copyright free.

8 distinctive figures and objects: Hopi dancer, Navaho sand painting of a woman, Blackfoot Indian in headdress, Plains Indian teepee, Pueblo pottery jar, three others.

Sixteen contemporary images based on authentic tribal designsStained glass designer Carol Krez has captured the beauty of Native American arts and crafts in this unique coloring book. With sixteen full-page designs, she re-creates stunning patterns found in Southwestern tribal artifacts such as sand paintings, textiles, and pottery, some dating back a thousand years. Motifs depict geometric and abstract designs, images of animals, human figures, and more. Color them with a variety of media, then place them in a window to simulate a glowing stained glass effect. Pages are perforated for easy removal.

Easy-to-follow color-coded charts and simple instructions for creating unusual Native American designs depicting buffalo, kachinas, eagles, feathers, and more. For use in appliqué work, embroidery, stained glass projects, and other crafts.

Professional secrets of jewelry making are revealed in a thorough, practical guide. Over 200 illustrations.

Each title in this practical art series is designed to help readers enjoy and understand works of art, while encouraging them to create their own. Highly illustrated, with fact boxes and activities, the series should be suitable as an introduction to the world of art and the inspiration behind it.