Soapstone is a wonderful medium for carving and is often used to create visages of animals. Because the stone is relatively soft, it ranks 1 out of 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Its low density makes it a perfect medium for scratching line designs. The stone must first be […]
Monthly Archives: September 2015
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Some things in life are free . . . On Saturday, September 26, 2015, individuals will have an opportunity to visit the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center with FREE admission. The museum will participate in the twelfth annual Museum Day Live! presented by Smithsonian magazine. On Museum […]
Have you ever wanted to be able to learn how to do some of the delicate beadwork that you see in our exhibits? Now you can! The museum staff has created a kit that contains everything to make your very own beaded bracelet! Peyote stitch, sometimes called gourd stitch, is […]
This is a beautiful example of pottery that was done by a member of the Quezada family of Mexico. In the 1970’s, Juan Quezada began experimenting with the Casas Grandes, or Mata Ortiz, style of pottery. Living in Casas Grandes, Juan was captivated at a young age by the exquisite […]