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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Knots, splices & ropework
This wonderfully appealing and practical gift book features
step-by-step instructions on how to tie over 50 knots and when and
where to use them. The beautiful two colour illustrations and clear
instructions quickly teach you how to tie classic knots, such as
the Reef Knot and Bowline, through to more specialist knots such as
the Alpine Butterfly and the Taut Line Hitch. The knots are clearly
organised for safe application across a range of activities
including sailing, climbing, fishing, camping or for decoration.
The useful introduction and reference section tells you all you
need to know about knot work; including an explanation of the key
terms, recommended techniques and a complexity rating for tying
each knot. So, if you want to make a rope ladder with your kids,
sail the oceans, be safe climbing in the mountains or make a True
Lovers knot then this book has every knot you should know how to
tie, plus many more. The perfect gift for craftsmen and women alike
and the adventurer in all of us. Featuring an exclusive foreword
from Tim Treloar of TT Adventures, co-presenter of the
BAFTA-winning Survival School with Bear Grylls.
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.
Macrame at Home is the easy way for anyone to add an earthy, boho
vibe to their homes with 20 gorgeous decor projects, including a
variety of wall hangings, unique plant hangers, a rug, hanging
light, pillow, floor pouf and more. An ancient fiber art, macrame
utilizes knots and cotton rope in intricate patterns. Many people
remember macrame's widespread popularity in the 70s, and with the
"back to nature" movement, it's made a modern-day comeback among
young people. Cotton-corded macrame planters and wall hangings can
be found in Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, West Elm and Etsy
shops. Now you can make you own decor at the same quality level as
these high-end retailers but with a unique artisanal flair, thanks
to Natalie Ranae's stunning creations shared in this book. With
beginner-friendly step-by-step projects and a helpful guide to
common macrame knots, anyone can pick up this craft and get
impressive results from their first project. A huge appeal of
macrame is how easy it is to get a variety of different looks with
a few basic techniques, so each of the 20 impressive designs
features a variation at the end, giving readers endless inspiration
to adapt the projects in new ways. Readers will be amazed at how
easy it is to create stunning works of art that add a special touch
to their home decor. This book has 40 macrame designs, including 20
illustrated step-by-step tutorials each with a variation option.
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