Explore Maedeup, the ancient art of Korean knotting. Now you can discover the beautiful, traditional craft of maedeup, as you create gorgeous jewelry projects using colorful cording and beads. Author Becky Meverden first shows you how to create the knots themselves, then how to use them in projects from a simple pair of knotted earrings to an intricate dragonfly necklace and a modern wire plus cord watch. Elegant Knotted Jewelry includes everything you'll need to know to create your own maedeup jewelry: • Step-by-step instructions that guide you through tying 10 traditional Korean knots • 30 beautiful, elegant projects incorporating the techniques you've learned, updating this traditional art for the 21st Century • Tips on designing and planning your own original maedeup jewelry—information on everything from how to calculate the amount of cording you'll need to how to tighten the knots • Insight into the history and culture behind the craft Whether you're a knowledgeable knot crafter or new to knots, Elegant Knotted Jewelry will inspire you to explore the world of Korean knots and create beautiful maedeup jewelry.

These 30 projects show what's possible when a time-tested technique gets a fashionable update with contemporary materials and a modern aesthetic. The knots are also simple and familiar to most crafters: basic overhand, square and hitches.

Special occasions deserve significant jewelry! Making Elegant Jewelry for Special Occasions, from BeadStyle magazine, offers 30 projects for celebrating life’s landmark events with stylish, sophisticated pieces that add the perfect finishing touch.

Explore Maedeup, the ancient art of Korean knotting. Now you can discover the beautiful, traditional craft of maedeup, as you create gorgeous jewelry projects using colorful cording and beads. Author Becky Meverden first shows you how to create the knots themselves, then how to use them in projects from a simple pair of knotted earrings to an intricate dragonfly necklace and a modern wire plus cord watch. Elegant Knotted Jewelry includes everything you'll need to know to create your own maedeup jewelry: Step-by-step instructions that guide you through tying 10 traditional Korean knots 30 beautiful, elegant projects incorporating the techniques you've learned, updating this traditional art for the 21st Century Tips on designing and planning your own original maedeup jewelry—information on everything from how to calculate the amount of cording you'll need to how to tighten the knots Insight into the history and culture behind the craft Whether you're a knowledgeable knot crafter or new to knots, Elegant Knotted Jewelry will inspire you to explore the world of Korean knots and create beautiful maedeup jewelry.

Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade — and here's the proof! These designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and skill level. Anyone can create eye-catching jewelry by following these full-color, step-by-step instructions and patterns. Knotted, woven, and threaded, the beautiful bracelets incorporate string, beads, pearls, charms, leather, and other elements that can be blended to form unique and personal statements. They make great gifts, too! Each of the bracelets is rated according to complexity, from lots of quick and easy projects to ones that take more practice and others that require advanced skills. If you're new to jewelry-making, you can start out with the simpler patterns and work your way up to the more sophisticated models. A section with basic instructions and diagrams will get you started, and helpful lists outline the tools and accessories you'll need to create chic bracelets for you and your friends.

The Big Box of Magic is a fantastic magic starter kit for kids aged between 7-11. It contains a 48-page magic book plus a great range of components (listed below). The book explains how to carry out a range of tricks, illusions and sleights of hand, including the tricks in the box. It also looks at the history of magic, and at some of the great magicians of the past and of today. Kids will have lots of fun learning the tricks and developing their own magic shows. When they present these shows to family and friends, they will gain performance skills and personal confidence, things which will stand them in great stead through life. Box contents: 48-page illustrated book by leading magic author, magician's wand, set of three cups and balls, pack of cards, Cubio trick, escape ball trick. Its features are: fantastic components; impressive tricks; step by step illustrations; develops performance skills & confidence; ideal magic starter kit; and, covers the history of magic and magicians.

Natural fibers, knots, and beads make beautiful jewelry! Step-by-step instructions teach you how to make the basic macramé knots and how to add beads. You’ll learn the types of cords and threads available, and how to combine the knots to create unique styles of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and more—30 projects total—each with complete illustrated instructions. Elegant and pretty, these jewelry pieces can be worn every day. Make bolder statement pieces, or delicate bracelets to stack. Add your own favorite beads or inclusions to personalize for yourself or as gifts. Once you learn the basic macramé techniques, the possibilities are endless!

Jewelry making is one of the most popular craft trends, and its audience continues to grow. Few jewelry books on the market emphasize the importance of the design relationship between beads, wire, and jewelry findingsùthe ônuts and boltsö of any piece. This book will show not only how to design and build your own spectacular jewelry out of beads and wire but how to design and create your own findings as well. Most jewelry making books are geared for the beginner and provide little information for intermediate to advanced jewelry makers. Making Designer Bead and Wire Jewelry contains illustrated how-to techniques, full-color project photos, project instructions, and numerous tips that enhance the styles and skills presented. Intermediate and advanced jewelry makers will learn new techniques for creating signature elements for their designs, while beginners will get a handle on honing their skills.

Leather Corded Fusion Ties (LCFT) reveals the foundation knowledge and techniques you need to create high-end leather corded jewelry. Detailed step-by-step instructions for 15 elegant and stylish bracelets, necklaces and pendants are featured, coupled with additional insights showing how to expand those pieces into more (over 25 designs in all). LCFT demystifies leather corded jewelry like no other book before! * Learn how to work with and use jewelry crafting equipment and materials. * Learn how to make leather corded fusion ties incorporating eye-catching beads, exquisite knots, elegant braids and stylish sinnets. * Learn how to apply the principles of fusion knotting so you can design and create leather corded jewelry of your own.

With a mix of convenient materials and an imaginative approach, this creative compendium will appeal to jewelry makers of all levels. Highlighting 25 modern wire, bead, and fiber jewelry designs, the projects include numerous knitting, crocheting, and felting techniques. Materials and tools are also outlined, encouraging the use of basic methods. From knitting copper wire and mixing it with contrasting beads to crocheting linen into fiber hoop earrings or an elegant scarf necklace, this collection will never fail to inspire. Felting techniques are also explored in detail for creating wire-caged beads, wide-cuff bracelets, and rope necklaces. Special sidebars and tip boxes throughout ensure success with every project.