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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Knots, splices & ropework
Be inspired by the creative art of macrame! In this comprehensive
guide, expert author Dorothy Wood makes it easy to master macrame
in no time! Learn all of the basic knots with clear diagrams,
step-by-step instructions and photographs before developing your
skills with more advanced techniques such as adding beads. Test
your skills with simple project ideas throughout and then, at the
end of the book, you'll find three stylish pieces of macrame
jewellery to make - rhinestone bracelets, a beaded necklace and a
beautiful brooch.
Give your horse a gorgeous look! Charni Lewis provides step-by-step
instructions for 30 mane and tail braids for both casual outings
and specialized events of all riding styles. Full-color photographs
and detailed illustrations bring every twist and turn to life,
while also clearly demonstrating proper hand positioning. Get
inspired and experiment with a Scalloped mane braid or a
Four-Strand Weave for the tail. Not only will your horse look
great, the time you spend braiding will help develop that special
bond between you and your horse.
Easy-to-make designs for 33 chic leather bracelets Make the most of
one of today's hottest jewelry trends with Leather Bracelets, a
collection of 33 beautiful beaded, knotted, and braided accessories
that would be at home on the shelves of the most stylish designer
boutiques. Gorgeous worn alone but even more stylish stacked, these
bracelets can be made with readily available leather cord and
findings and a few basic jewelry-making tools. Each hand-crafted
bracelet can be made unique just by changing the colors and chosen
charms or beads. Sized precisely to fit the recipient, these
bracelets are sure to please!
This treasure trove of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes
contains projects ranging from bellropes, key fobs and fenders to
mats, doorstops, knife lanyards and belts. The second edition has
been expanded to include more of Des's enticing ropework projects.
Along with fascinating tit bits of nautical history as background
to the many projects, and guidance as to how they can be the
starting point for many other items, Des gives step-by-step
instructions on how to put these knots together to form the
finished article, and provides advice on the size and lengths of
the materials required - just as you would expect from a recipe
book. With this book to hand, readers will have the confidence to
start making desirable objects with knots because, as Des says,
this is the book that makes all other knot books work! 'You'll
certainly never look at a frayed off-cut of rope in quite the same
way again.' Classic Boat 'A must' Waterways World 'A gem of a book'
Canal Boat and Inland Waterways
Baskets are a simple but stylish way to organise your home.
These hard-working multitaskers not only provide practical storage solutions but they are also decorative and instantly add texture and warmth to any room. Handled, woven, lined, coloured, patterned and lidded - there are so many options when it comes to choosing the baskets you display around your home to fit your needs and style.
This book will teach you how to master the versatile art of basketry. Each of the four chapters tackles the different materials and their subsequent techniques, including grasses, rope, twine and cane. Learn how to add pattern and colour to your woven wonders as you create a colourful collection of 15 storage accessories of your own. The projects include laundry baskets, baskets with lids, rope bags, a picnic basket, a gorgeous woven lampshade and a stylish collection of patterned tableware.
Disover more about this tactile craft as Tabara N'Diaye explores its history and origins through her Senegalese roots. With clear instructions accompanied by the beautiful lifestyle photography and illustrations throughout, Baskets demystifies the art of basket-making for makers at all levels.
J.D. Lenzen is the creator of the highly acclaimed YouTube channel
"Tying It All Together," and the producer of over 200 instructional
videos. He's been formally recognized by the International Guild of
Knot Tyers (IGKT) for his contributions to knotting, and is the
originator of fusion knotting innovative knots created through the
merging of different knot elements or knotting techniques.
"Paracord Fusion Ties - Volume 1" is the first of a multiple volume
set of books exclusively utilizing paracord for his fusion knotting
techniques.
Originally used as parachute suspension lines during World War
II, paracord has since become a means to create an immeasurable
variety of useful items, survival tools, and decorative ties.
...Lenzen guides readers through 35 different paracord fusion ties,
all of which have never been presented in book form before. By way
of over 800 crisp, clear, full-color photographs, coupled with
succinctly written, easy to follow step-by-step instructions...
String art has long been a unique way for creative people to make
innovative patterns and decorations; The String Art Dot-to-Dot Book
takes this to a new level. The book provides step-by-step
instructions for you to complete 10 projects, as well as the card
templates that form the backboard of each of the works of art.
Dot-by-dot, ever more complex patterns and designs slowly appear;
there are hours of threading fun to be had with incredible
masterpieces as the ultimate prize. Contents: The 64-page book
contains intricate step-by-step for each project that include
illustrations for each step, as well as advice on how to take your
string art exploration further. The book comes with 10 perforated
sheets of coloured cards with marked dots to use as the board for
the projects. Projects include: Daisy, Day of the Dead Sugar Skull,
Eiffel Tower, French Bulldog, Geometric Design, Owl, Parrot,
Pineapple, Succulent, Unicorn.
For marine, boating, and climbing amateurs and professionals at all
levels, splices-the strongest way of attaching or joining the end
of a rope-are essential. Why? Because a splice gives the strongest
way of attaching or joining the end of a rope to any object or to
another rope. (Every knot, on the other hand, weakens a rope.) In
this much-anticipated handbook, world-renowned expert Friedl guides
you through modern splicing techniques with his clear directions,
one-of-a-kind color diagrams, and 200+ color photos. The book is
supplemented by four-plus hours of excellent video instruction.
Throughout, every type of splice is shown by an expert climber and
shipbuilder. Learn what to know before starting to splice, then
build a solid understanding and competence of modern cordage, its
construction, and its fiber materials. Friedl has over 35 years of
sailing experience, including several Atlantic crossings, and is
also a professional climber. He teaches seminars and workshops on
modern splicing worldwide, and in 2006, Friedl made the modern soft
shackle internationally known. Now, his much-anticipated book
allows you, whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, to
leverage splicing skills to become more self-reliant while making
your maritime or climbing pursuits safer.
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