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Learn to create contemporary jewellery and accessories using simple macramâe knots and sustainable string. Strambio offers twenty different macramâe jewelry projects using five basic knot techniques. Each project describes which knots to use, how long it will take, and the preparation needed. -- adapted from back cover

"This book contains expert guidance on design and the design process, and includes step-by-step project briefs and themes for readers to use as a basis for developing their own ideas. It is suitable for all intermediate and professional jewellery makers, as well as those attending jewellery-making courses and who have taken up jewellery making as a hobby"--Provided by publisher.

Contained within this vintage book is a complete guide to making jewellery. It provides the reader with a fantastic introduction to the art, with instructions for everything from preparing your workshop to creating beautiful pieces of jewellery from a variety of materials. Highly recommended for novice and student jewellery makers. Contents include: ¿The Most Rewarding of Crafts¿, ¿The Approach to Jewellery Making¿, ¿Elementary Wire Work and Rolled Gold Jewellery¿, ¿Jewellery with Manufactured Units¿, ¿Jewellery Making as a Creative Craft¿, ¿Metals of the Jewellery Maker¿, ¿Processes with Metal¿, ¿Soldering¿, ¿More Advanced Work with Wire¿, ¿Chain Making¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on the history of jewellery and jewellery making.

The originalWhat Not to Wearfrom one of fashion's most enduringly stylish women ... Written by French style guru Madame Genevieve Antoine Dariaux, Elegance is a classic style bible for timeless chic, grace, and poise -- every tidbit of advice today's woman could possibly need, all at the tips of her (perfectly manicured) fingers.From Accessories to Zippers, Madame Dariaux imparts her pearls of wisdom on all things fashion-related -- and also offers advice on other crucial areas in life from shopping with girlfriends (don't) to marriage and sex.

Takes the fear and anxiety out of buying an engagement or wedding ring, restoring the romance and the magic of this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll find everything you need to know to select, buy and enjoy that "perfect" ring . . . to truly experience the wonder and excitement that should be part of finding-or creating-it.

Written for both beginners and advanced beaders with over 200 illustrations and photographs of 47 bead-work pieces. The emphasis here is on traditional Native American techniques. The patterns include Ogalala Butterfly, Peyote Stitch, Apache Leaf, Zig-zag, Potawatomi Weave, and Lakota Chain among others. Includes sources for supplies, notes on knots and threading, and an illustrated section on how to make an Indian Bead Loom. Other techniques explained are pendants, ear drops, rosettes, applique, and sewn beadery. A complete beading resource.

One of the original classical books on Indian beadwork art. Includes detailed directions for various beading stitches as well as making and stringing a loom. Showcases over fifty B/W photos of actual Indian beadwork. Color pages highlight 132 authentic Indian patterns for use in your own beadwork.

HÅNDVÆRK bookazine no. 6 is focused on resources Nature is a resource, the raw materials we find in nature are resources, and the energy we consume when we transform natural resources into materials and, subsequently, into objects and products is a resource. Education is a resource, and so are experience and networks as well as personal background, drive and talent. In this iyssue you will be introduced to weaving and furniture upholstery, flour milling, bread baking, sheep farming and the production of wool yarn and many other textile fibres. We take a look at the production of design objects in wood, ceramic, glass, gold, seagrass and cardboard, among other materials, and the creation of aromatic scents. HÅNDVÆRK takes you behind the scenes of crafts, artisanal production, architecture and design in respectful and in-depth interviews accompanied by beautiful photographs and complemented by top-quality printing and paper. Topics: crafts and design Contents: interviews, feature articles, inspiration Format: bookazine Languages: English Size: 215 x 280 mm (softback) 160 pages Paper: 150 g HÅNDVÆRK bookazine is an independent, publication with an associated digital platform. HÅNDVÆRK believes that the nearest shortcut to a sustainable and durable practice goes through knowledge of and respect for materials and craftsmanship. HÅNDVÆRK bookazine promotes the living, changing practice of arts and crafts. HÅNDVÆRK is about food, fashion and interiors – but most of all, it is about people.

Det er vinter, og udenfor er det mørkt og koldt. Men heldigvis varmer julen med sine mange lys, fine pynt og hyggelige stunder med julebagning, juleklip og ikke mindst juleperlerier. Bogen indeholder 34 julemønstre, som er perfekte til at pynte hjemmet op, give i gave eller dekorere julegaver og -kort med. Så tænd stearinlysene, skru op for julemusikken, og perl derudad sammen med familie og venner i julens tegn.Juleperler er Betina Houlind Kruses tredje perlebog.

Solen står lavt på himlen, regnen slår mod ruden, og det rusker i taget – bedre perlevejr bliver det simpelthen ikke. Bogen er fyldt med yndige designs inspireret af årstidens smukkeste planter og væsner, der vil pynte i både hus og have. Nu skal du bare samle familien om en varm kop kakao, og så er det på perleeventyr i det danske efterår.Efterårsperler er anden bog i Betina Houlind Kruses serie af sæsonbaserede perlebøger.

Byd solen velkommen med et væld af søde perlemønstre inspireret af den danske sommers natur og dyreliv. Bogen indeholder 30 originale perlemønstre, samt en redskabsliste og introduktion til metoden, så alle kan være med, når der skal lægges perler med hele familien.Sommerperler er første bog i Betina Houlind Kruses serie af sæsonbaserede perlebøger.