Hawaiian Lei Making Step-By-Step Guide: Step-By-Step Guide

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Lei-Making at It's Best!

Hawaiian Lei Making Step-By-Step Guide: Step-By-Step Guide
Laurie Shimizu Ide
Manufacturer: Mutual Pub Co
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1566472237

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IN HAWAI'I, SPECIAL occasions are accented by the giving and wearing of leis. Luckily, every occasion is special in Hawai`i and the Hawaiian lei has become a symbol of friendship, love, best wishes, welcome and farewell. The Hawaiian Lei Making Step-By-Step Guide takes you behind the scenes to see how leis are made.

From where to find a particular flower, to how best to store the finished lei, here is a complete photographic instruction guide and reference tool covering forty different lei making flowers, vines, fruits, leaves and cones. Beginners will discover a comprehensive background including the origin of the lei, lei customs, the leis of each of the Hawaiian islands, six different lei making methods, as well as easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. More experienced artisans will find a practical store of technical knowledge and various techniques.

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Lei-Making at It's Best!.......2000-07-05

Excellent book to have for your own personal library. Author's clear step by step directions and accompanying colorful photographs enables the reader to create beautiful leis for that special someone and occasion. In addition, the author sends a beautiful message about Hawaii's flora and how the art of lei-making plays a significant part in its past and today's lifestyle. Reading ability: 10 yrs. and older.

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A Pocket Guide to Hawaii's Flowers
Douglas Peebles , and Leland Miyano
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Binding: Paperback

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Hawaiian Gardens are to Go to, A Treasury of Tropical Plants and Gardens

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Hawaiian Gardens are to Go to, A Treasury of Tropical Plants and Gardens
Clayton Oslund , and Michele Oslund
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ASIN: 0966739906

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A user-friendly guide to public gardens and parks on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

Making Ribbon Leis & Other Gifts of Aloha

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Amazing Designs, So-So Instructions
Great instruction - but impossible to find supplies!
Great book for those interested in this craft!

Making Ribbon Leis & Other Gifts of Aloha
Coryn Tanaka , May Masaki , and Lisa Kaneshiro
Manufacturer: Bess Press
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Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1573061387

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In Making Ribbon Leis and other Gifts of Aloha readers learn how to create beautiful and timeless leis. Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki, both experienced teachers of lei-making at community centers and Flora-Dec Sales, Inc., teach crafters 17 different lei designs by providing easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs. The book also includes instructions for making bows and other gifts of aloha.

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Amazing Designs, So-So Instructions.......2006-05-09

I own both the 1st and 2nd book from these authors. I've made 4 different leis from the first book, and am starting to get a feel for the techniques. The instructions really could be better, but they've been adequate for my needs. It would be nice if the authors could have included more step-by-step close-up photographs, and as already suggested in another review, more sources for the supplies and materials. (In my case, I've just substituted regular needles and nylon fishing line for the special needles and thread). I was able to find the recommended brand of ribbon from an online source (www.jkmribbon.com), for anyone who's having trouble locating the stuff. Since the book doesn't include difficulty ratings for each design, I can only suggest that the reader look closely at the instructions, and choose his/her first project carefully. I'm not a serious crafter, but I've been able to create really impressive leis on my first attempts. Since these books are about the only ones dealing with this type of project, I feel they're worth the reasonable purchase price.

Great instruction - but impossible to find supplies!.......2005-10-31

I bought both books 1 & 2 and I really love them the instruction is uncomplicated & easy to follow. However finding the supplies you need (if you don't live in Hawaii) is not easy!

I was very frustrated searching online, I went to craft store after craft store & couldn't find beeding needles that looked like what they had a picture of, with a magnifying glass I was able to get the number off the package in the picture. I only found one place that sold these needles online (but was thrilled!)

I still am unable to locate the Aoyama Tape (all purpose double sided tape used to join ribbons) my searches for "Aoyama" don't come up with any kind of tape.... it would be great to know if any 2 sided tape will work?

Same with the nylon beeding thread again I'm not able to locate what is in the picture I'm assuming size matters as it must fit though the eye of the beeding needle but no size is listed.

I'm also having a hard time finding the specific embroidery needles in the sizes listed...

It would have been EXTREMELY HELPFUL to have more information about the supplies listed. The only store listed is in Hawaii you can't order online but you can mail order. The address is listed but not the phone number.

The only other help was call you craft stores???? yeah have fun with that one I visited craft stores & they had no idea what I was talking about.

I really can't wait to start making lei's & hope that someday in the next few months I can finally find & receive all the supplies I need!

The books though are beautiful & the Leis magnificent!!!!

Great book for those interested in this craft!.......2004-11-25

I belong to a hula halau and recently we were each required to make ribbon leis for a fundraiser. I thought this book was very useful in instructing me on how to make more unique kinds of leis versus the most simple and common technique. The designs included in this book are wonderful and made my leis bestsellers! Using your creativity, you can use different types of ribbons to create interesting textures and looks. Great pictures, easy instructions, all around good book!

A Literary Lei - Flowers & Plants of Hawaii

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Beautiful journey to Hawaii

A Literary Lei - Flowers & Plants of Hawaii
Jim Wageman , and Virginia Wageman
Manufacturer: Watermark Publishing
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Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook (Maui Revealed)

ASIN: 0974267252

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For generations, Hawai`i's flowers and plants have inspired authors, poets, song-smiths and travel writers - from the creation chants of the Kumulipo to the lyrics of the hapa haole classics, from travelogues of Mark Twain and Robert Louis Stevenson to the verse of today's poets. In this stunning photographic work, award-winning author-designers Jim and Virginia Wageman match excerpts from literature with 50 Island flowers and plants - weaving a unique literary lei of beauty, inspiration and cultural diversity.

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Beautiful journey to Hawaii.......2007-03-21

This award-winning book is a treasure for anyone who loves Hawaii, flowers, or great writing. The pictures are stunning - you can almost feel the texture of the plants and smell the flowers. The literary quotes show how Hawaii and its flora have inspired the great writers who have lived and visited here, and give us a new way to see the plants through their eyes. There is just the right amount of technical information about the plants. Most of all, this book transports you to Hawaii. The book received a Ka Po'okela Palapala Award from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association for design.

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Lei Aloha: Flower Lei of Hawaii
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The lei embodies the aloha spirit of the Hawaiian people. It means hospitality, love, peace, hello and farewell. Given in that spirit a lei can say good luck, congratulations, I love you, I honor you, thank you. The flowers may last only a few hours, but the memory of having a lei placed on your shoulders lasts forever.

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Money may not grow on trees, but in Hawaii it certainly blooms! Money lei have become a popular gifts for graduates, family leaving the islands and on birthdays. This book resents you with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for making 25 different money lei projects. Blending the skills of Japanese origami and Hawaiian lei making many of the projects incorporate folding dollar bills, wrapping coins and threading currency together into momentos of good luck and well wishes. From the most common type of money lei-making using flower motifs to the more intricate and unusual folds of frogs, fans and butterflies, flower and lei expert Laurie Shimizu Ide offers diverse designs to celebrate the guest of honor at any party or special occasion.

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Hawaii Lei Making
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Hawaii Lei Making.......2000-07-05

This book is terrific! It is based and is by a native Hawaiian. Great step by step instructional.

Very Informative.......2000-04-06

I loved this book! I was having a luau birthday party and I wanted all the guests to have real lei's, but the price I found were crazy ($40-$80 a per lei!). So when a friend of mine bought this book for me I was VERY happy. After I got into it and discovered how easy it was, I couldn't imagine my luck! If you are into Hawaiian stuff or having a party, this is the book for you!

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Live Well in Mexico: How to Relocate, Retire, and Increase Your Standard of Living (The Live Well Series)
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Living Cheaply.......2007-03-21

There is a lot of good information on how to live in Mexico if you can't make it financially in the US. Not really a book for those who are looking for more in living in Mexico than a country you can afford to live in.

The author doesn't have to bad mouth America to make his point on why living in Mexico is a viable option.

I wouldn't buy the book, unless you can't afford to.

Thorough and to the point.......2004-04-03

If you need a pragmatic guide on how to resettle there, look no further. You need to have a strong knowledge of Mexico to really enjoy it though, or buy a country guide as well.

Living Well.......2003-06-15

Mr. Luboff has written all about how he was able to retire to a small artist community on the West coast of Mexico. He warns about the potential pitfalls that could get in the way of retirees from the North as well as providing insights to the wonders that Mexico holds in store. There is information to assist in relocation as well as how to prepare for the different lifestyle. However, it is lacking as Mr. Lubber really only speaks about living in the region where he does.

This is an excellent book if you are researching places to retire on an international level. However, don't plan on using it as a step-by-step guide for your move. Many of the websites and other contact information have fallen out-of-date as well as the information regarding technological advances in the country. However, way of life has changed little over time.

Thoroughly Researched. Excellent information........2001-06-27

Ken Luboff has done a 1st class job in laying out the realities of moving to Mexico. He is without bias, is realistic and clearly thoroughly understands Mexico and her people. Anyone contemplating moving to Mexico, or just trying it out, should read this book. It is expansive, sensible as well as fun. My advice is: don't go to Mexico without this book in your suitcase. From Mexico's tulmultuos history to dealing with the locals, shopping, health and eating out, Luboff has covered it all. I recommend this book even for people going to Mexico for a vacation. For those moving there, or thinking about it, this book is a must. A book that is invaluable in any reference list, and a book that is a great deal of fun to read.

VERY DISAPOINTED.......2001-05-30

Like most books on retiring in Mexico this book really is no different. I faxed over 30 listings included in his book and all weren't delivered as the fax numbers were wrong. I wanted info on Spanish speaking school, where they were, how to contact them, and the costs. Non of this information was available. They talked about inexpensive rentals but no info on who to contact. The title sounds great...but really gives little help to one who plans on retiring in Mexico. Very disapointed.

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