Beaded Macrame Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials

by Sherri Haab

Macramé. Just the word summons up images of hideous 1960s atrocities designed to hang plants. But what was good about macramé in the 1960s is still what’s good about macramé: It’s easy, it’s fun, everybody can do it. And now everybody can get great results, making gorgeous jewelry that’s sure to astonish anyone born before the Reagan era. Best-selling author Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh look at the craft, using fine cords and shimmering beads that are popular with today’s beadwork and jewelry designers. Clear illustrations show how to do 14 simple knotting techniques. Then it’s time to try 22 projects for bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, even a belt, a purse, and an iPod pouch--each one stylish, colorful, and easy to create. Beaded Macramé Jewelry is macramé for today!

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Jewellery, Beading

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Altivo Overo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Macrame isn't just for pot hangers. This book is an excellent introduction to the art of macrame knotwork as used in construction of jewelry. Beads and buttons may be included or the cord itself can form the entire structure. The author provides clear explanations of the basic materials and techniques as well as more than a dozen sample projects suited to beginners through intermediate crafters. The other books on this topic that I have seen were largely focused on the idea of "projects" for scout groups or elementary school art sessions, consisting largely of what I would call "recipes." This book is more open-ended, encouraging exploration and invention by providing examples of what can be done.

[Tammy Powley · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Kari Barrett · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this book. It's easy to understand & easy projects.

[Swati Jadhav]

i like it