Kukui: The Art of Designed Nut Leis

by Nicole Lawrence

“Nicole Lawrence does an excellent job sharing what she has learned about burning designs onto kukui nuts to make a beautiful lei – a lei that tells a story. You will find no better how-to book on kukui nut leis.” - Sabra Kauka, Kumu of Hawaiian Studies and Hula Artist Nicole Lawrence uses her expertise in painting and beaded jewelry making to identify effective techniques for making beautiful kukui leis – the Hawaiian word for a garland or necklace. This easy-to-follow guide includes instruction and tips for hobbyists and artists of any ability level to wood-burn, dye, and paint kukui nuts, while gaining an appreciation for Hawaiian culture and the history of kukui trees and their nuts.

122 pages, Paperback

Published July 14, 2017