From craft blogs and interior design magazines to the latest runway shows, macrame is making a major comeback. Firmly banishing any lingering memories of 1970s styles, the new macrame is undeniably hip and on trend, with designers and creatives of all types discovering the artistic opportunities afforded by this distinctive and rewarding craft. Tapping into the ever-growing popularity of all things handmade Macrame offers crafters 18 decorative ktting projects that they will love to make, from bracelets and purses to more unusual ideas such as adding a distinctive trim to sweaters and skirts. Packed with a variety of stylish and invative examples, Macrame explores the creative possibilities of kt making as an art form, featuring a wide range of both historical and contemporary ktting techniques for making everything from jewelry items to homeware, bags, and accessories. For each project, illustrated step-by-step tutorials and clear, straightforward instructions show readers how to master a variety of different ktting techniques. Each project concludes with suggestions for 'other ideas to try', providing readers with a wealth of further inspiration and encouraging them to explore new creative projects with the skills they have gained.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Search Press Ltd
GTIN
9781782212171
ISBN-10
1782212175
ISBN-13
9781782212171
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208916971
Product Key Features
Era
1970s
Author
Kat Hartmann
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts
Dimensions
Weight
470g
Depth
10 mm
Height
246mm
Width
190mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Tunbridge Wells
Publication Country
GB
Spine
10mm
Regional Cuisine
Australian
Pagination
128
Publication Date
29/01/2015
City
Sydney
Content Note
Colour Throughout
Author Biography
Kat Hartmann has been involved in publishing and the creative industries for more than a decade and has a particular interest in homemade crafts and the work of independent artists and craft aficionados. She has spent much of her career featuring the work of artists on her website, www.kluster.com.au, and in well-known Australian newspapers and magazines such as Time Out Sydney. When not working as an editor and web content manager she partners with Art Gallery of NSW to hold live, interactive art events and spends her free time working on her own macarame and polymer clay projects.