Beaded Macrame Jewelry Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials

by Haab, Sherri

• ISBN13: 9780823029525
• ISBN10: 0823029522
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-01
• Publisher: Potter Craft

Summary

Macrame is easy, it's fun, but most importantly, macrame today is veryashionable. No longer do projects look dated and unattractive. Craftinghenomenon Sherri Haab has revitalised this passe art form and brought itnto the 21st century with style! Now everybody can get great results andreate gorgeous jewellery that is sure to astonish everyone. Best-sellinguthor Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh look at the craft, using fineords and shimmering beads that are popular with today's beadwork andewellery designers. Clear illustrations show how to do 14 simple knottingechniques. Then, the book moves on to 22 projects for bracelets, earrings,ings, necklaces, a belt, a purse and an iPod pouch - each one colourful,ttractive and easy to create.

Author Biography

Sherri Haab is the author of the best-seller The Art of Metal Clay and an award-winning author, illustrator, and product designer of how-to books for kids. Her best-known titles are The Incredible Clay Book and Nail Art; both have sold more than one million copies. Her other books include Clay So Cute!, The Hip Handbag Book, Designer Style Jewelry, Dangles and Bangles, and The Art of Resin Jewelry. She lives near Provo, Utah.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 8
Macrame Basics	p. 10
Designing a Project	p. 12
Essential Supplies	p. 16
Knotting Techniques	p. 20
Macrame Projects	p. 28
How the Projects Work	p. 30
Simple Leather Bracelets	p. 32
Lampwork Bead Bracelets	p. 38
Three-Strand Sampler Bracelet	p. 42
Bohemian Earrings	p. 46
Cabochon Rings	p. 49
Pearl and Crystal Bracelet	p. 52
Chinese Knotting Cord Bracelet	p. 56
Chinese Cinnabar Pendant Necklace	p. 60
Mermaid Necklace	p. 64
Beaded Belt	p. 70
Turquoise and Silver Bracelet	p. 76
Variegated Ribbon Yarn Purse	p. 84
iPod Pouch	p. 88
Resources	p. 94
Index	p. 95
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