Twist, Turn & Tie

Twist, Turn & Tie
Author: Beth Kemp
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2014
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764166433

Introduces the traditional Japanese art of cord braiding and features step-by-step instructions for completing fifty projects with the included kumihimo disk.

Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified

Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified
Author: Rebecca Ann Combs
Publisher: Kalmbach Books
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2016-04-18
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1627002286

This is the second Kumihimo book by Rebecca Combs. This book will focus more on the beginner and shares some of the most popular features that made the first book a runaway success: conversational voice, skill-building format, Kumihimo math, and continuing to use the inexpensive Kumihimo foam disk. Kumihimo Simplified includes 5 “new” braids: 8-warp basket weave, 16-warp rectangular, 16-warp hollow basket, 8-warp half-round, and 8-warp square. Beads will be included within the braids where appropriate, however, the focus will be straight braid. Special sidebars will include Creative Closures - 5 different ways to finish Kumihimo braids, besides the common gluing of endcaps.

Production Fly Tying

Production Fly Tying
Author: A. K. Best
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0811714810

Hailed by Lefty Kreh as the best fly-tying book of the past few years and by Field & Stream as "a bible of invaluable secrets," this revised third edition of a fly-tying classic is a great resource for both beginner and expert tiers. • Learn to tie effective, durable flies as efficiently as possible • Tips on materials for tailing, ribbing, bodies, wings, hackling, and more • Advice on tools and setting up a workshop

Kumihimo Wire Jewelry

Kumihimo Wire Jewelry
Author: Giovanna Imperia
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-07-17
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0823027171

In ancient Japan, beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimo adorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In Kumihimo Wire Jewelry, innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry. In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of its essential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus how to create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominent kumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction.

Tying Flies with CDC

Tying Flies with CDC
Author: Leon Links
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2002
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811700399

- Learn to tie dry flies, emergers, and nymphs with water-resistant CDC - Over 100 fly patterns - Para-Emerger, Split-Winged Dun, Black Flying Ant, Mighty Midge, and Skater Caddis - Patterns by Rene Harrop, Tetsumi Himeno, Piet Weeda, Elie Beerten, and others

How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids

How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids
Author: Beth Kemp
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2016
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780764167997

Find 50 flat braiding projects, including friendship bracelets, shoelaces, bag handles, jewelry, watch straps and more, and an enclosed kumihimo square loom. Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs make this a must-have guide for tweens, teens, and adults.

The Book of Practical Fishing Knots

The Book of Practical Fishing Knots
Author: Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780811700368

Approximately 60 knots, plus variations, shown in color illustrations with step-by-step instructions Knots include the blood knot, perfection loop, needle knot, and variations of the surgeon's knot Anglers will develop a useful repertoire of knots for rod, line, hook, and lure by tying the knots diagramed in Fishing Knots. Illustrations accompany the step-by-step instructions for each knot. The sections of the book include knots for arbors, connectors, hooks, and lures; fixed loops for leader systems; knots for joining lines; and knots designed to be tied with specific materials. An introduction defines the terminology, describes the types of line, and provides general tying tips.

Practical Fishing Knots

Practical Fishing Knots
Author: Geoffrey Budworth
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 160239993X

The essential, full-color, step-by-step illustrated guide to tying more than seventy-five fishing knots.

Mastering the Art of Fly-tying

Mastering the Art of Fly-tying
Author: Richard W. Talleur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1979
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN:

Over 30 illustrated step-by-step lessons. Hundreds of illustrations and essential techniques for beginning tiers and enough nymph, streamer, and dry fly patterns for the advanced.