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About the Japan Temari Association (Nihon Temari no Kai)
Bibliography - of known Temari publications and articles
Books, English Listings - information and reviews of the English Temari books available *
Books, English Reviews - professional reivews of English books by a librarian, and discussion group members' opinions
Book, Japanese Listing - and some contents notes to help you choose one
Books, Japanese Book Notes - notes from Japanese books that can help you be a bit more creative
Books, Using Japanese Books - help on interpreting Japanese books and patterns without translating
Books, Protecting & Repairing / Rebinding - help and ideas on how to repair well-worn books, or making new ones easier to use (8/09)
Color Theory - helps on understanding color theory and choosing colors for Temari
Color Choosing Hints - tips and suggestions from temarimakers
Colorwheel - using it to choose Temari colors, by Susan Leishman
Copyright Basics - as I understand from professional advice. See also Japanese Patterns and Copyrights

Digital Cameras - basic info
Displaying Temari - ideas and photos.....
Displaying Temari 2 - web reader's input
Felted Mari bases - something new and different to try....
Flatworked Temari - using Temari techniques on flat pieces rather than spherical.

Geometry and Conversions - basic definitions, formulas, conversions and ball measurements (diameter and circumference) that may be helpful
General Info about Temari- some additional and/or continued information about Temari, in addition to that on the home page
Graph Paper Printer - shareware program on its author's site, well worth it; free trial version.
Inclusion Information - info that may used free of copyright for inclusion with temari as gifts, etc.
Internet Safety & Security - some basics everyone should know

Japan Temari Association - (Nihon Temari no Kai) general information about the Japan Temari Association and Temari Gallery/Museum
Japan Temari Association Certification - how to join the JTA and apply for certification levels.
Japanese Schools of Arts and Practices - the traditions and processes, even today
Japanese Patterns and Copyrights
Japanese Traditional Motifs - meanings of decorative images in Japanese embroidery
Links - to other Temari sites and references, both English and Japanese
Locator List - find a human Temari enthusiast near you who would like to meet you too!

Measurement Conversion Chart - diameters in inches to diameter and circumference in centimeters.
Needles and Needle Care - basics about needles and about "Temari" needles
Other symbolisms , colors, motifs, etc.

Printable Pattern Grids - download and print grids to digram
Photography Tips - hints on photographing your Temari
Plying Yarn - for mari underwrap
Preserving and Protecting- when you have to work in hindsight...
Printable Rulers - print paper rulers (freeware on its site) to use as marking strips

Selling Your Work - what you need to know beforehand
Skein and Thread Storage - keeping a grip on your stash....
Supplies - online or mail order supply sources, plus accessories, gifts, etc related to Temari
Tassels - tassels are a subject unto their own but found on many Temari - here are some quick hints and tips
Teachers and Mentors - the revised (2010) listing, being updated and built now
Teaching Tips and Experiences - hints for teaching Temari....
Temari in Education & Youth - resources and experiences using Temari with youth/education curriculums
Threads and Dyes - dye lots, and why it matters (or not)
Thread Glossary - photo glossary of threads
Thread Gauges - how many rows of thread cover how much area - also pictorial comparisons of metallics.
Variegated Threads in Temari - technicalites, how to's etc...
Variegated Thread Color Matching - when you really DO want it to happen on a temari