Fun with Chinese Knotting : Making Your Own Fashion Accessories and Accents by Lydia Chen download book PDF, DJV, DOC
9780804844062 English 0804844062 Detailed instructions, clear diagrams and lovely color photographs combine to make craft book "Fun with Chinese Knotting" both attractive and useful displaying the many creative uses these decorative knots can have, and the great variety of materials used to make them. This delightful book is sure to be a rich source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere. The art of Chinese knotting or macrame, has a surprisingly contemporary appeal, author artist Chen focuses on the decorative uses of Chinese knots to create your own personal fashion accessories which include: Hair ornaments Earrings Necklaces Pendants Brooches Belts Bracelets and anklets Accents that may be added to items of clothingChinese knots are attractive and alluring along with being an Asian craft that is relatively easy to learn. Used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes to record events, to fish and hunt, to wrap and tie items, as ornamental works of art, and even to communicate, "Fun with Chinese Knotting" will allow readers to create something for anyone.", The art of Chinese knotting, similar to our macrame, has a surprisingly contemporary appeal. From jewelry to clothes to interior design--the intricate shapes created with Chinese knots are attractive and appealing, along with being an Asian craft that is relatively easy to learn. Chinese knots are used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes--to record events, to fish and hunt, to wrap and tie items, as ornamental works of art, and even to communicate. In "Fun with Chinese Knotting," leading authority Lydia Chen focuses on the decorative uses of Chinese knots in creating your own personal fashion accessories--hair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pendants, brooches, belts, bracelets and anklets--as well as accents that may be added to items of clothing. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams and lovely color photographs combine to make this book both attractive and useful--displaying the many creative uses these decorative knots can have, and the great variety of materials used to make them. This delightful book is sure to be a rich source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere., The art of knotting is an old and revered part of Chinese life. Used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes over the centuries, Chinese knotwork is intricate and full of magnificent color combinations that lend elegance to everyday objects. In "Fun with Chinese Knotting," author Lydia Chen focuses on Chinese knots as fashion accessoriesuhair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pendants, brooches, belts, bracelets and ankletsuand as accents on clothing. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and beautiful color photographs illustrating the creative use of Chinese knots and the variety of materials used make this book attractive, useful and a source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere., With detailed instructions, diagrams and colour photographs on making a range of intricate and decorative fashion accessories, this title gives the ancient and revered Chinese art of knotting a modern twist.
9780804844062 English 0804844062 Detailed instructions, clear diagrams and lovely color photographs combine to make craft book "Fun with Chinese Knotting" both attractive and useful displaying the many creative uses these decorative knots can have, and the great variety of materials used to make them. This delightful book is sure to be a rich source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere. The art of Chinese knotting or macrame, has a surprisingly contemporary appeal, author artist Chen focuses on the decorative uses of Chinese knots to create your own personal fashion accessories which include: Hair ornaments Earrings Necklaces Pendants Brooches Belts Bracelets and anklets Accents that may be added to items of clothingChinese knots are attractive and alluring along with being an Asian craft that is relatively easy to learn. Used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes to record events, to fish and hunt, to wrap and tie items, as ornamental works of art, and even to communicate, "Fun with Chinese Knotting" will allow readers to create something for anyone.", The art of Chinese knotting, similar to our macrame, has a surprisingly contemporary appeal. From jewelry to clothes to interior design--the intricate shapes created with Chinese knots are attractive and appealing, along with being an Asian craft that is relatively easy to learn. Chinese knots are used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes--to record events, to fish and hunt, to wrap and tie items, as ornamental works of art, and even to communicate. In "Fun with Chinese Knotting," leading authority Lydia Chen focuses on the decorative uses of Chinese knots in creating your own personal fashion accessories--hair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pendants, brooches, belts, bracelets and anklets--as well as accents that may be added to items of clothing. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams and lovely color photographs combine to make this book both attractive and useful--displaying the many creative uses these decorative knots can have, and the great variety of materials used to make them. This delightful book is sure to be a rich source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere., The art of knotting is an old and revered part of Chinese life. Used for a variety of practical and decorative purposes over the centuries, Chinese knotwork is intricate and full of magnificent color combinations that lend elegance to everyday objects. In "Fun with Chinese Knotting," author Lydia Chen focuses on Chinese knots as fashion accessoriesuhair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, pendants, brooches, belts, bracelets and ankletsuand as accents on clothing. Detailed instructions, clear diagrams, and beautiful color photographs illustrating the creative use of Chinese knots and the variety of materials used make this book attractive, useful and a source of inspiration for craftspeople everywhere., With detailed instructions, diagrams and colour photographs on making a range of intricate and decorative fashion accessories, this title gives the ancient and revered Chinese art of knotting a modern twist.