Artisan Ropework
15 3-D Stitched Rope Craft Projects
Published on 28. May 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7643-6306-1 (ISBN)
Description
Artisan ropework-coiling, spiraling, and stitching cotton rope-is an exciting and relatively unexplored technique for creating baskets, vessels, wall hangings, bowls, and much more.
This book, packed with more than 150 photos, is an excellent resource for readers and crafters who are starting out on their stitched-ropework journey, looking for new inspiration, or seeking to explore new techniques.
Stitched ropework is a creative, fun craft that is accessible to all skill levels.
This book contains 15 projects for making bowls, jewelry holders, beach bags, more, starting with beginner projects and moving through progressively advanced designs.
It also includes information on how to vary the designs and find your own style within this satisfying craft.
All the projects have been designed and executed by Jessica Geach, a well-known textile artist. Geach's ropework has been exhibited in numerous galleries and events, including the prestigious Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair.
This book, packed with more than 150 photos, is an excellent resource for readers and crafters who are starting out on their stitched-ropework journey, looking for new inspiration, or seeking to explore new techniques.
Stitched ropework is a creative, fun craft that is accessible to all skill levels.
This book contains 15 projects for making bowls, jewelry holders, beach bags, more, starting with beginner projects and moving through progressively advanced designs.
It also includes information on how to vary the designs and find your own style within this satisfying craft.
All the projects have been designed and executed by Jessica Geach, a well-known textile artist. Geach's ropework has been exhibited in numerous galleries and events, including the prestigious Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
150+ color photos
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 201 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7643-6306-1 (9780764363061)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jessica Geach is a textile artist who has focused her artistic endeavors solely on artisan ropework since 2016. Her ropework has been exhibited in numerous galleries and events, including the prestigious Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. She lives in Dartmoor, England. www.rubycubes.co.uk
Content
Introduction.......................................................... 6
Tools, Materials, and Techniques........11
Tools and Materials...........................................................12
Getting Started................................................................... 18
Projects
Beginner Projects....................................................27
Mats and Coasters............................................................29
Key Rings................................................................................. 35
Trinket Dish Duo................................................................39
Tassel Bowl.............................................................................43
Looped Cone........................................................................49
Technicolor Tray.................................................................55
Intermediate Projects.........................................59
Reflection Vessels..............................................................61
Jewelry Holder.....................................................................65
Hanging Basket..................................................................71
Foraging Basket.................................................................77
Vase Vessel..............................................................................81
Advanced Projects.................................................87
Monochrome-Handled Catchall Basket.........89
Basket with Natural-Wood Handle....................95
Wall Hanging: Rope and Clay................................101
Beach Bag............................................................................109
Variations and Finishes..............................116
Troubleshooting............................................124
Tools, Materials, and Techniques........11
Tools and Materials...........................................................12
Getting Started................................................................... 18
Projects
Beginner Projects....................................................27
Mats and Coasters............................................................29
Key Rings................................................................................. 35
Trinket Dish Duo................................................................39
Tassel Bowl.............................................................................43
Looped Cone........................................................................49
Technicolor Tray.................................................................55
Intermediate Projects.........................................59
Reflection Vessels..............................................................61
Jewelry Holder.....................................................................65
Hanging Basket..................................................................71
Foraging Basket.................................................................77
Vase Vessel..............................................................................81
Advanced Projects.................................................87
Monochrome-Handled Catchall Basket.........89
Basket with Natural-Wood Handle....................95
Wall Hanging: Rope and Clay................................101
Beach Bag............................................................................109
Variations and Finishes..............................116
Troubleshooting............................................124