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Macramè: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Creative Knotted Crafts and Patterns
Contributor(s): Baker, Violet (Author)
ISBN: 1801129800     ISBN-13: 9781801129800
Publisher: Lorenzo International Business Ltd
OUR PRICE:   $17.97  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2020
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BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Knots, Macrame & Rope Work
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.54 lbs) 176 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Have you ever wondered about how to make art using little more than a cord? Is it even possible to create anything that you can use, hang, customize, and transform into everything and anything you want it to be?



This book provides an explanation of different decoration styles that will help you build a vision board that can motivate you to create your macram piece. It further describes the required supplies needed to produce a macram tapestry and illustrates some unique elements that can be incorporate into your pieces. The design method is further explained in the book so that you can better calculate and plan how to create various nodes. You will begin to shape the macram tapestry once you get to work.



The book offers some tips and tricks on how to creatively design and complete your artwork. Macram is a method of creating textiles that utilizes knots instead of spinning or knitting techniques. It is sometimes used by sailors to beautify objects or their boat and can also be used to create jewelry, pots and mats, plant hangers and wall hangings. Oftentimes, leather and suede are used to create macram belts and several friendship bracelets for children are made through macram .




This innovative guide includes creative and interesting ideas for you to create textiles that can serve as home decor, jewelry and gifts for others. It further includes many illustrations, explaining and demonstrating how the knots can be created in detail, including some that are simple and straightforward whereas others are more challenging. For novice knitters, the instructions on how to make many basic items are available, such as napkin rings, dinner mats, or bookmarks. However, the joys of making more complex textiles, such as rugs, bands, bags, and jewelry, can also be properly appreciated by veteran knitters.



In this book, you will learn about:


  • The basics of macram
  • Materials used in macram
  • Macram tools and important terms
  • Cavandoli macram
  • Main knots used in macram
  • Other macram projects




Get ready to jump into a whole new world of crafts where you can learn to use knots in order to create an endless array of textiles. You're going to love the results, so what are you waiting for then? Order yourself a copy now and begin immediately