“How to choose the right Pounamu carving”
In Māori culture, each Pounamu carving carries its own story. Toki (Adze) symbolises strength.Koru (Spiral) stands for new beginnings. Manaia offers spiritual protection. Hei Matau (Fish Hook) represents safe travel and wealth.Twist (Pikorua) means friendship and love. Choose a carving that aligns with your journey. Pounamu stones range from dark to pale green. Some people love deep green, others prefer unique patterns. Trust your feelings—the right one will find you....
April 18, 2025Lesson on making small Harakeke (flax) Kete (basket)
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February 7, 2022Making Harakeke (flax) Kete (basket) small
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February 7, 2022Graphic design resin jewelry
Most of these earrings have indigenous Maori designs reflecting my culture, in the world I live in here in New Zealand. The earrings are made by firstly creating a graphic design using a programmer called Adobe illustrator an excellent platform, absolutely amazing what you can create from watching and reading tutorials. Next the designs are printed and cut on vinyl printer machine. Two compound resin is applied to the stickers taking approximately 6-8 hours to set. ...
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