75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots by Laura Williams

75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots by Laura Williams

Crafters Laura Williams and Elise Mann share their gift-making techniques with jewelry-makers on how to tie decorative knots from across the world with this stylish directory. Clear diagrams are teamed with step-by-step instructions to make tying 75 different knots simple. And each knot is graded so even complete beginners can get started right away.

A selection of projects allow readers to create beautiful and original jewelry. Combine ornamental knots with beads for a modern look, or choose a more traditional style with entirely knot-built pieces. With detailed material lists and photography of finished items, this book is the complete guide to a unique style and perfect book for the artist within us all.

Also containing a comprehensive techniques section, 75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots shows how to use jump rings and seal cords correctly. This know-how will be invaluable as readers progress to designing and creating their own knotted jewelry.

Mann, Elise: - ELISE MANN, also known as The Crafty Owl, is a craft teacher, writer, and designer/maker specializing in beads, beadwork, and other jewelry crafts. She also spends two days a week as a professional pearl stringer, makes fused-glass beads, and is the journal editor for The Bead Society of Great Britain. She is the author of The Bead Directory, The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewelry Techniques and 75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots.

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ISBN 13	9780312675318
ISBN 10	0312675313
Title	75 Chinese, Celtic & Ornamental Knots
Author	Laura Williams
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	St Martin's Press
Year published	2011-03-29
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.