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.

Chinese knotting is a beautiful and easy-to-learn technique of interlacing silk cords and other materials in a variety of ways to create decorative ornaments. The art of Chinese knotting has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times. Over the centuries, Chinese knotting has continued to evolve and has been incorporated in fashion, jewellery, accessories, home decoration, contemporary art and other means of expression. Using this ancient technique in new and fresh ways has kept it vital into a new era. Using step-by-step illustrations, this book introduces more than 100 types of Chinese knots. The tutorials will guide you through the creation of various knots and introduce their applications. You will gain an understanding of: * basic knots, such as double-coin knot, cloverleaf knot, endless knot and others * advanced knots that combine several basic knots, such as hydrangea knot, dharma-wheel knot and butterfly knot * practical projects, such as buttons, bookmarks and bracelets, etc. Chinese auspicious culture and its traditional symbols, such as "Blessings in Four Seasons", "Happiness and Longevity" and "Good Things Come in Pairs" * the history and use of Chinese knots.

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Learn to tie knots, splice rope, and use rope in magic tricks done by famous magicians First published in 1920, Alfred C. Gilbert's (1884-1961) classic covers a variety of useful knots as well as trick knots that can be used in stage illusions and close-up magic.