200 Braids to Loop, Knot, Weave & Twist Jacqui Carey (13 January 2011, 2015)
Book in English
Choose from over 200 designs and give the perfect finishing touch to clothing, soft
furnishings, accessories, greeting cards and gift boxes, or make braid jewellery
and pretty friendship bracelets. Experiment with texture and colour to create gilded,
beaded braids. Unlike shop-bought versions, yours can be custom designed to perfectly
match your own unique craft projects. The main directory is a sumptuous collection
of designs, organized according to structure, from twisted and knotted braids to
more elaborate looped and woven pieces. Each braid features a close-up photograph,
a recipe of materials and step-by-step instructions. All core techniques are clearly
demonstrated with easy-to-follow photographs, and little or no equipment is needed.
Previously published as The Braider's Bible.
Publisher Search Press (paperback - 19,3 x 1,75 x 14,75 cm - 256 pages)
12,50 €
Beautiful Braiding Made Easy using kumihimo disks and plates Helen Deighan (17 November 2014, 2015)
Book in English
An easy to follow guide to producing beautiful Japanese braids using Kumihimo disks
and plates; templates for which are printed on the cover flap ready to be cut out
and used. There is advice on the yarns or threads to use, arranging the threads
on the disk or plate, producing many different types of braid, braiding with beads,
finishing off and using the braids to make bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and
much more. Packed with new ideas for using the wonderful Kumihimo tools - including
adding beads as you braid. Templates for the Kumihimo disks and plates are printed
on the cover flap ready to be cut out and used. Easy to follow instructions teach
you step-by-step how to make beautiful braids using the Kumihimo disks and plates.
Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and drawings.
Publisher Search Press (paperback - 21,7 x 0,5 x 28 cm - 48 pages)
10,20 €
Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Braids Beth Kemp (4 February 2014, 2015)
Book in English
A must-have book for anyone who enjoys making their own jewellery, this collection
of gorgeous Japanese braids shows you how to create beautiful cord jewellery with
a kumihimo loom. The specially-drawn graphics make following the instructions easy
for the beginner to intermediate crafter, and expert braider Beth Kemp gives a master
class in combining different colours and textures of cords. Includes plenty of ideas
for how to use braids in your jewellery making, such as how to finish with clasps,
add accent beads, or create decorative end knots. The book comes with a cardboard
braiding disc that you can just pop out from the front cover. This cute taster loom
gives you something to try out your skills on.
Publisher Search Press (paperback - 22 x 0,9 x 22 cm - 128 pages)