Born in 1950, Kirby began painting professionally in his twenties. Sattler�s portraits have evolved over thirty years of perfecting the technique. He is not mainly concerned with being historically accurate, but instead tries to portray the spirituality of the sacred objects in his pictures, and the emotions behind the face paint. His art interpretations give a feeling of authenticity without being specific to a particular tribe.
Kirby Satler, Native American Inspired Art »»
Abalone is a type of large sea mollusk, often referred to as a snail, found in colder waters across the globe. These fascinating creatures feed on seaweed, especially kelp, which influences the color patterns on their shells. As abalones grow, their shells develop in a spiral shape, and the shells are filled with calcium carbonate, making them incredibly strong and durable. Abalone Shell: An Iridescent Treasure for Crafts and Ceremonies »»
Sacred herbs like Cedar, White Sage, and Sweetgrass have been used for centuries in various spiritual and healing practices. These plants are not only important in Native American rituals, but also in a variety of cultural and spiritual traditions around the world.
Each herb carries unique properties that contribute to purification, protection, and healing, both spiritually and physically. Let’s explore each of these sacred herbs, where they grow, and how they’re used. Sacred Herbs: The Healing Powers of Cedar, Sage, and Sweetgrass »»
In this article we will go over the various threads and stringing materials, and their uses. For Native American style projects, you will probably want to use a type of natural fiber like cotton threads or leather. For contemporary jewelry, there are many kinds of nylon threads and metal wires used to string necklaces and bracelets. Nylon thread is also used in beadwork to make it more sturdy on pieces that will be exposed to a lot of wear. Choosing the best thread and stringing materials for your next craft project »»
There are over 1,000 distinct Native American tribes in the United States and Canada. The use of colors used by bead workers varies widely, but there are usually some color schemes hat are preferred in many tribes. These are general guidelines for predominant colors of some of the better known beadworking tribes, grouped by the areas of their original territories. Colors of beadwork preferred by various Native American Tribes »»
Skunks have a chemical in their scent gland spray that makes the smell stick to the proteins in skin and hair for a very long time, including on their own pelt.
Skunk spray permeates clothes, skin and fur, making it last for weeks. Research shows that a skunk’s odor will last at least 14-21 days if left untreated.
How do you get rid of the smell of skunk spray on your pelts? »»
I’ve discovered that tanning a rabbit pelt isn’t time-consuming, difficult, or expensive. In fact, it’s a source of both pride and great satisfaction, since it enables me to create beautiful, useful fur articles from skins that would otherwise have been discarded. How to tan a rabbit fur »»
In this sewing video we describe a little bit about the history of the Jingle Dress, as well as some information about what a Jingle Dress should look like. In this video you’ll see us going through the various steps we took to make a Child’s Jingle Dress in a fast paced motion. How to make a Jingle Dress »»