Beads & Braids - Softcover

Carey, Jacqui

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0952322528 ISBN 13: 9780952322528

Publisher: Carey Company, 2001

Synopsis

Decoration is a passion that is both universal and historical. It can serve a functional purpose or be purely frivolous. Beads and braids are no exception. With such a choice of materials and styles within each technique there are endless possibilities. This book concentrates on the Japanese art of Kumihimo made on a Marudai. This round stand is an elegant and adaptable piece of equipment. It provides the braider with maximum control. Consequently beads can be added with more ease and versatility than with other methods. Forty different methods of combining beads and braids are explored, and the book is divided into four chapters: 1. Beads added after the braids have been completed. 2. Beads added to the threads before braiding begins. 3. Beads added during the braiding process. 4. Beaded ends and joins. Each of these forty methods is illustrated with three different samples. Every sample can be reproduced by following the detailed instructions and diagrams. A gallery section in each chapter of the book is intended as inspiration and encouragement for personal exploration.

About this title

Product Description:

Beads & Braids

About the Author:

Jacqui Carey completed her B.A. Honours Degree at the West Surrey College of Art and Design in 1985. Since then she has specialised in Kumihimo, drawn to the subject through her love of Art and Maths. Based in Devon with her family, Jacqui divides her work time between making, teaching, writing, researching and demonstrating.

About this edition

• Publisher: Carey Company
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0952322528
• ISBN 13: 9780952322528
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192