Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace
Published on 9. September 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-7134-8313-0 (ISBN)
Description
This guide presents explanations of the many and complex techniques involved in the craft of lacemaking. It is divided into easy-to-consult sections, where alternative methods of construction are closely examined step-by-step.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Illustrations
745 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 187 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7134-8313-0 (9780713483130)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Introduction to equipment; starts and edges; knots, replacing threads and adding pairs; joining and sewings; connections and crossings; picots, tallies, venetian cords, plaits and braids; carrying pairs, raised work, fillings; indentation, corners, curves and holes; cordonnet, gimps and beads; completions, endings and finishings; moving up and mounting.