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Details of some interesting Macramé related titles are listed here to alert readers to them.
Click covers to link to amazon.co.uk for further information and ordering.
Click covers to link to amazon.co.uk for further information and ordering.
The Macrame Book
Helene Bress
Helene Bress
Paperback 148 pages (July 1, 1999) Publisher: Flower Valley Press ISBN: 1886388156 £14.95
Originally published in hardcover in 1972 by Scribners, the most comprehensive of all macrame books is now available in a full colour paperback edition. Macrame is experiencing a resurgence in the crafts field and this book contains hundred of clear and easy-to-follow diagrams for the novice and the macrame expert alike.
Macrame (The Weekend Crafter)
Jim Gentry
Jim Gentry
Paperback 80 pages (May 2002) Publisher: Lark Books ISBN: 1579902804 £7.21
These macrame designs are fresh and clever, and totally redefine the craft! You work from the centre outward to the ends, so bulky bunches of threads don't get in the way. The easy-to-refer-to full-colour pictorial guide, a boon for beginners, displays every knot used. Even the most complex project takes no more than a weekend to complete; they're so fabulous, though, that everyone will think they took weeks!
The "Knotty" Macrame & Beading Book (Beading Book Series)
Wendy Simpson Conner
Wendy Simpson Conner
Spiral-bound (July 1997) Publisher: Interstellar Publishing Company ISBN: 0964595745 £6.41
Today's beadwork is considered an exciting genre of art: many people are rediscovering the unlimited possibilities when it comes to beads. The author of this series, Wendy Simpson Conner, is a third-generation bead artist: her grandmother designed beaded gowns and jewelry for Anna Held, wife of Flo Ziegfeld, and the Ziegfeld Follies.
Both beginning enthusiasts and accomplished bead artists will delight in this series of books. They are rich with thousands of illustrations and photographs, and very comprehensive sections with step-by-step instructions for hundreds of projects.
The New Macrame
Katie DuMont
Katie DuMont
Paperback 112 pages (November 26, 2001) Publisher: Lark Books ISBN: 1579902278 £9.06
This volume offers a completely modern application for the ancient craft of macrame: with new designs and innovative materials, this macrame is anything but retro. The collection of modern macrame designs explores alternative materials, such as waxed linen, copper wire, embroidery floss and macrame cord. Projects include jewellery, necklaces, earrings, belts, handbags and sculptures.
An Introduction to Macrame: Great Projects to Knot
Jim Gentry
Jim Gentry
Paperback 80 pages (July 2002) Publisher: Search Press Ltd ISBN: 1903975271 £6.99
Get roped into knotting with this innovative guide to the fascinating art of macrame which is packed with fresh, clever new ideas for accessories, jewellery, gifts and items for the home. A fully illustrated section, showing the knots and their construction in detail, is followed by nineteen inspiring projects - some quick and easy, others more challenging. For novice knotters there are simple items to make - dinner mats, napkin rings or book marks. Veteran knotters will rediscover the joys of creating lacy and textured fibre structures - rugs, bags, bands and jewellery.
Chinese Knotting: Creative Designs That Are Easy and Fun
Lydia Chen
Lydia Chen
Hardcover 116 pages (September 8, 2003) Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 0804833990 £12.59
Chinese Knotting traces the origins, history, and symbolism of this fascinating craft. The reader is taken through the fundamental elements necessary for tying Chinese decorative knots: the materials, implements, and main processes. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and colour photographs, combined with an exciting assortment of creative applications, will help readers discover the relaxation, artistic satisfaction, and beautifully personalised ornamentation that Chinese knotting can offer.
Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery
Suzen Millodot
Suzen Millodot
Paperback 80 pages (February 2003) Publisher: Search Press Ltd ISBN: 0855329688 £6.99
Suzen Millodot shows how to create a mouth-watering array of original necklaces and bracelets using decorative Chinese knots, beads, pendants and semi-precious stones. Simple knotted necklaces look elegant and stylish when combined with beautiful ceramic, metal or wooden beads. Just one knot with several semi-precious beads is stunning. Matching bracelets catch the eye and can be worn on any occasion. Once the techniques are mastered, designs can be as extravagant, or as simple as you want - no specialist equipment is required and no special skills. The techniques are explained clearly with many detailed step-by-step photographs, accompanying diagrams and helpful advice, and inspirational projects are included to develop skills and inspire creativity.
Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery
Suzen Millodot
Suzen Millodot
Paperback 80 pages (February 2006) Publisher: Search Press Ltd ISBN: 1844480542 £6.99
Learn how to make beautiful necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and earrings using real, three-dimensional Celtic knots combined with beads and pendants. Eighteen projects using step-by-step photographs show how to create stylish designs.
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