Ojo de Dios: Eye of God"A unique, original, how-to-handbook. Ojo De Dios gives clear and simple directions for turning sticks and yarn into an Eye of God-- an authentic, ancient, Indian "prayer for the protection and benevolence of God. The fundamentals of crafting the colorful God's Eye figures are fully presented and explained to serve as a basis for the creation of original and unique designs. Handicrafters, interested in producing one-of-a-kind talismans for home use or gift-giving, can quickly and easily alter patterns, shapes and sizes to enhance any color scheme and fit any available space, large or small. Included for the less adventurous craftsman, are precise, step-by-step directions for weaving 19 lovely charms, to protect as well as decorate the home. Ojo-crafting offers excellent opportunity for creative expression, skill and personal satisfaction and an inexpensive alternative to the usual store-bought, mass-produced prints of the masters, commercial plaques and pop posters. Easily mastered by young and old alike, the Ojo de Dios is truly a craft for all times and all ages." --Amazon.com. |
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½ oz Add loop Back wrap 12 basic Ojo clove hitch cobalt blue Continue wrapping craft cut to lengths decorate diameter double weave dowels end of arms exposed wood extra wraps form a square Front wrap God's Eye gold 3 rounds green 2 rounds half hitch hanging on Arm Huichol kite long arms loop for hanging MACRAMÉ medium blue mini-Ojo Notch and glue Ojo de Dios pick-up sticks pompoms rounds black Step rounds blue Step rounds burnt orange rounds dark brown rounds dark gold rounds green rounds medium rounds melon rounds olive green rounds red Step rounds rust rounds taupe rounds turquoise rounds white Step rounds yellow shape short arms Shown in color single wrap Arms skeleton Spider Web Star of David Step 11 Step 9 Suggested yarn colors tassels variation white 3 rounds white yarn Wind all arms wind the yarn Wing wrap wrap 3 rounds Wrappings on Arms