Create 20 stunning, contemporary macramé jewellery pieces and accessories from bestseller Isabella Strambio.
Publishers Weekly: "Macramé artist Strambio (Macramé for the Modern Home) shows how to create knotted jewelry in this chic guide... Those eager to try macramé would do well to start here".
Just as macramé homeware has been given a contemporary, stylish makeover in recent years, here we do the same with jewellery. Ideal for beginners and a perfect addition to the series this book contains 20 contemporary jewellery projects, including necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets and headbands.
As in her first book, Isabella is committed to working with 100% recycled cotton string, to ensure that these items can make you feel good, as well as look good. She uses natural dyes to give her projects a delicate and stylish look but, of course, strings of any colour could be used, and using strings of different weights will also give different results.
As well as providing 20 wonderful designs, the book will also cover the five knots needed in the techniques section. This book is ideal for beginners or people who are keen to give the craft a try, but who might be nervous about committing to a wall hanging and 200m of string at the outset; the projects are achievable yet stylish, and require very little outlay for tools or materials.
Table of Contents
Introduction6
How to use this book8
Safety and looking after your body8
Tools10
Materials12
Knots14
Patterns22
Macramé tips24
The projects34
Earrings36
Feather earrings 36
Loop earrings 40
Triangle earrings 42
Bracelets46
Bracelet with gold bead 46
Natural linen bracelet 48
Bracelet with brass ring 50
Necklaces54
Purple and white necklace 54
Statement bead 56
Large tribal necklace 60
Flower necklace 66
Chunky necklace 68
Black tassel necklace 72
Summer necklace 74
White necklace 76
Other accessories80
White headband 80
Terracotta headband 84
Tassel keyring 86
Daisy keyring 88
Belt 92
Camera strap 96
Acknowledgements 112
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About Isabella Strambio
Isabella is a macramé artist and author who has turned her love for knotting into a business after the success of her blog, which followed her journey to learn 12 crafts in 12 months. She is inspired by design, natural materials and textures, and her passions are reflected in her work.
Her mission is to share her macramé knowledge and encourage her students to explore their creativity through the art of knotting as well as promoting macramé as a form of mindfulness, having witnessed the benefits first-hand.
Isabella runs online macramé courses and live events as well as experiences to help women connect and explore their creativity. She regularly contributes to craft magazines and blogs in the UK and US with easy-to-follow macramé patterns, knots and creative inspirations. Her website www.isabellastrambio.com is packed with ‘all things macramé’ as well as information on how to turn a craft passion into a creative business.
Follow Isabella on Instagram @_twome
