Bess Press Publishes Second in a Series of How-To Books for Making Ribbon Leis

Responding to the demand created by the best-selling Making Ribbon Leis , Bess Press has published Making Ribbon Leis 2: More Handmade Gifts of Aloha , by local lei designers Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki . Written for both beginning and experienced ribbon lei makers, the book includes an introductory section with step-by-step instructions for selecting materials and equipment and for sewing leis using three basic techniques. Instructions for making 20 individual leis include close-up photographs showing the intricate patterns and combinations of colors that create permanent island blossoms. The lei designs include lokelani , cigar flower, pansy, 'Akulikuli, crownflower, carnation, dendrobium, 'Ohai ali'i, and many others. Additional features include a lay-flat binding, a marking grid, and instructions for sewing a bow that can be used on leis, gift packages, or hair ornaments.

May Masaki and Coryn Tanaka are a mother and daughter team who design and create ribbon leis and teach classes at community centers and at Flora-Dec Sales Inc.

Making Ribbon Leis 2: More Handmade Gifts of Aloha is available at local book outlets for $9.95. It can be ordered from the publisher: www.besspress.com .

Review copies are available from Bess Press: info@besspress.com , (808) 734-7159, ext. 21.

ISBN: 1-57306-170-0, 48 pgs., $9.95