Paua Craft Book
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Paua Craft
a Nga Paua
by Malcolm McCrea
95pp, softcover, 2007, Reed Publishing
a Nga Paua
by Malcolm McCrea
95pp, softcover, 2007, Reed Publishing
New Zealand paua shell is one of the most cherished treasures of the South Pacific and has a unique beauty recognised the world over. Paua Craft: A nga paua is a book celebrating our fascination with this iridescent marine mollusc.
Richly illustrated with nearly 100 full colour photographs, this is also a practical guide book presenting pendant designs handcrafted from New Zealand paua shell, and accompanied by simple advice on how to make your own pieces.
Useful information on the tools and techniques are detailed at each stage of the craft process, from roughing out your design thru to finishing and weather protecting.
The book also includes sections on:
Richly illustrated with nearly 100 full colour photographs, this is also a practical guide book presenting pendant designs handcrafted from New Zealand paua shell, and accompanied by simple advice on how to make your own pieces.
Useful information on the tools and techniques are detailed at each stage of the craft process, from roughing out your design thru to finishing and weather protecting.
The book also includes sections on:
- grading different species of paua
- conservation restrictions on collecting
- safety issues when working with paua shell
- buying and selling your finished pieces
- paua shell wholesalers
- the significance of Maori symbols such as koru, roimata and putaputa, as well as animals like dogs, cats, lizards, whale flukes and the silver fern
This is an excellent book to read - easy to follow, and inspiring.
