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Books > Health, Home & Family > Handicrafts > Macrame
Knots is a handy guide to tying purposeful knots. If you need to
handcuff a burglar, lasso a steer, escape from an asylum or tie a
perfect bowtie, this is the guide for you. Fifty effective knots
that can be used for a variety of purposes are highlighted. Knots
is a great resource of portable information and is ideal for field
use by both novices and experts. Made in the
USA.www.waterfordpress.com
Fanny Zedenius is back and taking on the world of macramé
accessories. Learn how to knot, wear and style 20 simple projects
with Macramé Accessories, from necklaces to cushions, skirts, hair
accessories, a lantern and more. Fanny will show you how to master
all the knots featured throughout this book through clear
step-by-step illustrations, charts and instructions, demystifying
this ancient craft. Discover different materials you can use beyond
rope to help expand your knotting experience. Packed with stunning
lifestyle photography that draws on Fanny’s signature Scandi
style, this book is indispensable whether you are a beginner or
looking for a new knotting challenge to tackle. Take your craft
further with Macramé Accessories and knot stylish projects for
yourself and your home.
Discover how to use versatile paracord to create attractive and
useful survival bracelets, lanyards, pouches, straps, slings, fobs,
and more. This book offers easy projects for making outdoor gear,
plus practical advice on tools and materials. Perfect for the
beginning paracordist, it takes you step by step through all the
knots and wraps you need to know.
This beautifully illustrated and very popular book covers the
commonly used knots & splices. In colour, it clearly
illustrates how to tie each knot through the use of clear,
sequential diagrams and a step by step approach. It covers the ten
knots which everyone should know and many other useful knots,
detailing the use and benefits of each. It tells you how to choose
the right rope for the job and illustrates splices and whippings.
Create beautiful macrame projects that invoke the sacred elements
of Earth, Air, Water, Fire and Spirit. The idea of classical
'elements' is common to many belief systems including Ancient
Greek, Egyptian, Babylonian, Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as
Chinese and Japanese philosophies. The five elements of the Pagan
religion Wicca represent the five points of the pentagram, a
powerful sacred symbol. No matter what your beliefs, paying
attention to the forces of nature can bring a greater sense of
spirituality and calm to your life, which is equally true of the
craft of macrame, which like all handicrafts has proven benefits
for wellbeing. This unique and beautiful book celebrates each of
the Earth's sacred elements with projects that even beginners to
macrame can tackle with ease. In nature, each element has its own
specific properties, colours and stones associated with it, which
these projects incorporate to dramatic effect. The 20 projects
include mooncatchers, wall hangings, home accessories and
jewellery, which all draw their inspiration from nature and the
elements. Many of the projects have crystals incorporated into
them, for the good vibrations and healing energy they bring. You'll
also learn how to dip-dye macrame for wonderful ombre effects and
work with a variety of different coloured cords to bring beauty and
interest to your pieces. Make a tree of life hoop to connect with
the earth, a mooncatcher to protect you during sleep, a hanging
fruit bowl to feed and nourish you, and a plant hanger to purify
your air. Make a necklace to bring out your inner goddess, a
crystal suncatcher to capture your fire, or some coasters for your
altar candles to sit on. With 20 projects to choose from you will
find a whole host of ways to enjoy macrame in a new intentional,
spiritual light. Author Rebecca Millar is best known as the creator
of Vanir Creations, who has amassed a huge online following for her
dreamy macrame hoops and moon catchers. Entirely self-taught,
Rebecca now generously shares her secrets in this book, which
demystifies the craft with simple explanations of the knots and
techniques required.
Macrame is a fibre medium that has been around for centuries, and
yet there are still revolutionary ways to modernize and elevate the
knots. In this book, fibre artist Terri Watson shares her new
school approach to creating contemporary knotted macrame canvases,
using just a few simple knots. Terri has been shaking up fibre
traditions for years with her vertical clove hitch knot tapestries,
choosing to explore an unprecedented style, and shaping an emergent
fibre phenomenon. If you have ever wanted to learn tips and tricks
from one of the pioneers of this style, look no further! In this
book, Terri candidly shares many of her tried, true, and top secret
(shhhh!) knotting techniques: including how to create vertical
clove hitch knot fibre art that is as polished on the back as it is
on the front; how to finish a piece using her signature streamlined
scroll finish; how to incorporate different colours to create
beautiful knotted tapestries. By following the step-by-step
instructions in this book, you too can learn to design and create
your own macrame 'canvas' patterns like a pro! This book features
ten projects that Terri will walk you through start to finish,
followed by an extensive library of over 100 patterns and designs
that you can use to create a wide variety of your own projects -
wall art, plant hangers, pot covers, garlands, table mats, and even
show-stopping denim jacket panels that will turn your threads into
walking works of art. Consider this book a manual that will help
you unlock your knotting potential, and create fibre artworks that
even your mother-in-law will enjoy.
Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World
War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space
Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can
weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colours
to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft
ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step
instructions for making fashionable bracelets and necklaces, belts,
lanyards, dog collars, key fobs and more. Discover the knots you
need to know, get practical advice on tools and materials, learn
the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord, and
experiment with jewellery findings.
Knots is a handy guide to tying purposeful knots. If you need to
handcuff a burglar, lasso a steer, escape from an asylum or tie a
perfect bowtie, this is the guide for you. Fifty effective knots
that can be used for a variety of purposes are highlighted. Knots
is a great resource of portable information and is ideal for field
use by both novices and experts. Made in the USA.
Learn to tie myriad beautiful and functional knots! All knots are
useful, but many can also be very beautiful. Here, Lindsey
Philpott, expert knot tyer, sets out to provide the most
comprehensive, useful, and attractive book of decorative knots from
around the world. In this compact edition, readers will learn the
materials, methods, measurements, and tools needed to tie dozens of
beautiful knots. Flat knots, round knots, square knots, covering
knots-you name it, and this book has it. From braids to plaits to
sinnets, here are step-by-step instructions accompanied by
full-color images for the knot tyer's reference. Chapters include:
Getting started Purely decorative knots Netting and woven knots
Turk's head knots Knob knots And much more! Philpott provides a
brief history of knotting, in addition to instructions and helpful
images. Practical tips, like what materials not to use, will advise
beginners about the details of knot tying. Once you practice the
knots illustrated in these pages, you can use the information to
create your own individual style-and even some new knots! A handy
reference book as well as a beautiful gift, this is an essential
addition to every knot enthusiast's library.
Are you a knitter, crocheter, crafter, or none of the above?This
clever book gives yarn lovers,both knitters and non-knitters
alike,50 fun ways to use their stashes without taking out their
knitting needles. The projects are easy and simple, but with a
modern aesthetic that manages to be both sophisticated and
inviting. Get your hot glue gun fired up, adhere some pompoms to an
old office chair, and make the most ho-hum seat in your house into
a cozy piece of pop art furniture. Or treat your neck to a stylish
infinity scarf. All you need is some bulky yarn and the ability to
braid. This book will strike a chord with DIYers who love yarn but
don't always want to take the time and effort to knit something
from it. Projects also include a Sputnik lamp shade, a welcome mat,
friendship bracelets, and even a rehabbed woven lawn chair. Put
away your needles and crochet hooks and create fabulous projects,
from accessories to home goods and more!
Paracord handle wraps are popular with respect to survival knives
and tactical knives. They rest comfortably in your hand, they're
slip-proof, and they're impervious to moisture and temperature
fluctuations. In an emergency, the wrap can often be undone and
then you have a practical rope at hand. This clear, straightforward
guide teaches everything you need to know, including selecting the
paracord itself and weaving the correct wrap styles for underlays,
tactical uses, skeleton handles, and more. Over 16 styles and
approaches are covered, from basic handle wraps to standard
military or looped wraps, to paradox wraps, all the way up to
artistic Japanese tsukamaki handle wraps. The techniques are
explained step by step, including detailed photos. The costs for
making your wraps, in materials and tools, are minimal, and you can
equip both your handmade knives and your manufactured knives with
paracord handle wraps.
An essential guide to tying knots in splash proof ring bound format
This full colour, clearly illustrated book covers cover the top
10 knots everyone should know, plus coiling and throwing a rope,
and whipping (stopping the end unravelling). It is part of of
Fernhurst's highly popular Companion series.
All "Companion" books feature essential information - colour
coded for instant access. Designed to withstand the rigours of
on-board use they are splash proof, ringbound and printed on
durable laminated card.Everyone needs knots: sailors, fishermen,
girl guides, etc.Features the 10 knots everyone should know.Colour
sequences of drawings show how to tie the knot, step-by-step.The
use, good and bad points of each knot is highlighted.Splash proof
ring bound format.
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