Micro-Macrame: 30 Beaded Designs for Jewelry Using Crystals and Cords

by Annika deGroot

Macramé has reemerged with a gorgeous new twist! Evocative of the Victorian-era macramé lace that decorated fashionable women's shawls and purses this accessible new book updates the art of macramé lace with a range of stunning beaded jewelry designs.

Beautiful and infinitely versatile, Micro-Macrame shows jewelry makers how to capture the allure of this classic craft by combining it with beads to create stunning items that rival the elegance and intricacy of pieces made years ago---but are easy to make and have a modern appeal.

The book includes:

· A comprehensive introduction to the craft including the five basic knots you need to know to get started

· Detailed step-by step photographs with complete instructions guide you every step of the way

· Practical advice on choosing the best equipment and supplies available

· For beginners and experts alike, as well as all jewelry and beading enthusiasts

· 30 glamorous designs for beaded bracelets, earrings, brooches, necklaces, watchbands, and more.

Pick up Micro-Macramé and all the inspiration and skill you need to create gorgeous jewelry will be right at your fingertips.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts

144 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2009

Reviews

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I oohed and aahed over just about every project. I am determined to figure out several of these and believe the instructions to be clear enough.

[Carol Surges · Rating 4 out of 5]

Among the somewhat limited selection of micro-macrame books this one is a stand-out. The projects are varied and go far beyond the usual simple friendship bracelet variations. The structure of the book is typical to the 'how-to' style with the first sections covering supplies including covering a clipboard and basic knots. One curiosity is the author refers to the commonly identified square knot as a flat knot. The illustrations are great and numbered to match the step-by-step instructions. My only quibble is that sometimes they don't take advantage of the clear numbering and simply say "Repeat this sequence twice more." rather than saying repeat steps 20 through 23. Another quibble is the G E N E R O U S amounts of cord that are recommended for most of the projects; far more than needed. That alone causes issues with knotting and tangling not to mention pulling them over, through and around each other. Other than that, this is a book I'd gladly have in my private collection.

[Sally]

Fun looking fish fob on page 30

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice jewelry macrame book. It shows you the finished product and provides instructions on how to make the projects.