Another Review at MyShelf.Com

Ornamental Knots For Beaded Jewellery

by Suzen Millodot



      First there was Chinese Knots For Beaded Jewellery, then came Celtic Knots For Beaded Jewellery (both reviewed on this site). Now here is a whole new book with more knots and exciting things to make with them; time to get the corkboard out again!

The author must have read my comments on wanting to tie the dragonfly knot pictured in the first book, because here it is in all its glory. There are lots of diagrams and staged photographs to follow in here, including one for the gorgeous Guinevere knot, to actually pin on the board and fix your cord to. There are ideas on dyeing cords to match your outfits, and not only rat tail gets used but other cords including leather thonging, the latter to great effect. You can use these knotted pieces to showcase some wonderful beads (if you have them) or use up oddments from other projects like I do, and like the author also does in various examples. This is a great hands-on book that will take pride of place next to the other two on my keeper shelves. Also, here is a craft that does not cost a lot of money, which is all to the good. Another useful and attractive primer on an unusual subject.

If you cannot find a good range of cords and beads in this book locally try SearchPress.com for a list of suppliers.

The Book

Search Press
November 2008
Paperback
1844482480 / 9781844482481
How-To Books / Crafts
More at Amazon.com US || UK
Excerpt
NOTE:

The Reviewer

Rachel A Hyde
Reviewed 2009
NOTE:
© 2009 MyShelf.com