Making Knot Jewelry

October 24th, 2009 by admin

If you want to make a great handmade gift but do not have much money to spend on supplies, then you can make knot jewelry which is still great. So, instead of buying wires, beads, precious metals and other jewelry supplies, you can just buy some macrame cord to make creative, handmade knot jewelry. There are many different types of cord that are suitable for making knot jewelry and you can easily find them in craft stores such as JoAnn, Hobby Lobby or Michael’s Craft Stores.
The cord may come in different styles and thickness so you will be able to make different types of knot jewelry with them. You will also need some tools such as scissors, awl, latch hook and flat nosed pliers to help you make the jewelry but it is not the end of the world if you do not have some of these tools.

The book featured here is a great book for learning how to make knot jewelry. It is called Decorative Knot Craft and it will teach you all the basics of making knot jewelry. You will learn about tools and what cords to use and then you will learn the basics of knot tying. Different knots have different names. Some are easy and some are harder than others. This book has projects and step by step instructions as well as pictures to help you tie the knots. You can make bracelets, necklaces, earrings and many other decorations.

Decorative Knot Craft: Over 20 Innovative Knotting And Macrame Accessories

Readers will explore the art of decorative knotting to create over twenty imaginative jewelry and accessory projects. Eleven exciting knotting techniques are demonstrated, from basic tying to more intricate macramé and ornamental styles. Each technique is clearly illustrated with detailed step-by-step instructions and striking photography to ensure crafters of all skill levels will quickly begin to enjoy the ancient technique of knot art.

Buy Decorative Knot Craft: Over 20 Innovative Knotting And Macrame Accessories