How to Macrame
The Essential Guide to Macrame Knots and Techniques
Published on 30. December 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-4463-0669-7 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4463-0669-7 (9781446306697)
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E-Book
12/2020
David & Charles
€14.97
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Person
Dorothy Wood is an expert beader, craft designer and author who has written over 20 craft books on a variety of subjects and is a regular contributor to numerous craft magazines. Her recent titles for David & Charles include the bestselling The Beader's Bible (2008), Crystal Jewellery Creations (2010) and The Bead Jewellery Bible (2011). In 2012 Dorothy became the first UK Ambassador for Swarovski Elements.
Content
Introduction Essential Equipment
Techniques
Knotting Basics
Macrame Basics
Square Knot Variations
Multistrand Macrame
Half-hitch Variations
Adding Beads to Macrame
Finishing Techniques
Projects
Rhinestone Bracelets
Beaded Necklace
Macrame Brooch
Techniques
Knotting Basics
Macrame Basics
Square Knot Variations
Multistrand Macrame
Half-hitch Variations
Adding Beads to Macrame
Finishing Techniques
Projects
Rhinestone Bracelets
Beaded Necklace
Macrame Brooch