Macramé. Just the word summons up images of hideous 1960s atrocities designed to hang plants. But what was good about macramé in the 1960s is still what’s good about macramé: It’s easy, it’s fun, everybody can do it. And now everybody can get great results, making gorgeous jewelry that’s sure to astonish anyone born before the Reagan era. Best-selling author Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh look at the craft, using fine cords and shimmering beads that are popular with today’s beadwork and jewelry designers. Clear illustrations show how to do 14 simple knotting techniques. Then it’s time to try 22 projects for bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, even a belt, a purse, and an iPod pouch--each one stylish, colorful, and easy to create. Beaded Macramé Jewelry is macramé for today!
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Sherri Haab is the author of the best-seller The Art of Metal Clay and an award-winning author, illustrator, and product designer of how-to books for kids. Her best-known titles are The Incredible Clay Book and Nail Art; both have sold more than one million copies. Her other books include Clay So Cute!, The Hip Handbag Book, Designer Style Jewelry, Dangles and Bangles, and The Art of Resin Jewelry. She lives near Provo, Utah.
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Sherri Haab is a best selling craft author with over 20 published books to her credit, with several titles selling over a million copies. She is a certified metal clay instructor, leading numerous PMC craft and jewelry making workshops nationwide. She also develops new craft products including her patented "Image Transfer Solution". Sherri has recently released 2 DVD's (Metal Clay and Resin) and has appeared on several television programs (HGTV, DIY and PBS). She lives with her family in Utah.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book; the instructions are was easy to follow, though you have to have some experience knotting friendship bracelets. The illustrations are also great and the earrings I made from the easiest instruction turned out great. If you are looking for something new to try in jewelry making this is the book to pick up.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Mary Harding
Format:Paperback
Sherri Haab's new book Beaded Macrame Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials interested me from the start since I used to make a lot of jewelry using macrame. In fact, that is how I got started making ceramic beads. I couldn't find commercial beads large enough to fit the hemp cord I was using then. Well now things have changed a lot. There are many wonderful handmade beads on the market that have large holes and wonderful new cords and material to use with them. This book is focused on using many of the new large holed handmade beads. Although lampwork beads are usually featured, the new ceramic beads you can find on Etsy and Just Beads on the Internet would work equally as well. And you know I am biased on the subject of ceramic beads. The book shows you the basic Macrame knots in clear large illustrations and then goes on to introduce you to a number of attractive projects. I have been having a lot of fun with the Japanese Cord Bracelet. I was attracted to this project because I had some of this wonderful Japanese Noro cording on hand in several different colors. By the way this stuff is gorgeous. This technique is easily adapted to make a necklace as well.
There is another reason I love this book and that is the directions for making a very simple sliding closure that makes it possible to adjust the size of any bracelet or necklace. She gives you two versions of this very handy adjustable ending.
There are many attractive projects in the book which feature new cording and materials for macrame ranging from leather cord bracelets, macrame rings and earrings, to complex necklaces and even a purse using yarn and ribbon.... Read more ›
There is another reason I love this book and that is the directions for making a very simple sliding closure that makes it possible to adjust the size of any bracelet or necklace. She gives you two versions of this very handy adjustable ending.
There are many attractive projects in the book which feature new cording and materials for macrame ranging from leather cord bracelets, macrame rings and earrings, to complex necklaces and even a purse using yarn and ribbon.... Read more ›
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
You may think of hippie or old-fashioned styles when you think 'macrame' but Sherri Haab demonstrates a vast difference with her modernized Beaded Macrame Jewelry, which goes beyond the usual hemp and wooden beads of the past to display macrame's contemporary possibilities. From bead-enhanced belts to intricate necklaces with plenty of detail, BEADED MACRAME JEWELRY shows you don't have to regulate macrame to the 1960s: any crafts library will welcome the different approach.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By K. Kuhn
Format:Paperback
I've been making hemp jewelry for years (self-taught) and am very picky when it comes to buying craft books. I pulled the trigger on Haab's Beaded Macrame Jewelry and am quite pleased. I've made several projects from this book and found the instructions detailed and easy to understand. Haab teaches a variety of techniques and knots and uses different cords like leather, silk and acrylic. The styles featured are up-to-date and can be changed according to taste; my creativity was spurred!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Ms. Eva
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you're looking for a macrame book with clear, detailed instructions, then this is the one. I've made a few of the projects, including the necklace on the cover!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm so glad I purchased Sherri Haab's book Beaded Macrame Jewelry. The stylish designs are what first attracted me to this book but what I got was so much more! The photographs that go with the step by step instructions for the different projects are clear and easy to understand, as are the written instructions. The diagrams of the various knots and techniques are very clear, making them easy to do when you try it yourself. I was able to look at one of the projects in the book, try it and finish it all within 20 minutes - and it looked as beautiful as the example! I truly liked the different materials that were used in the book as well because it showed how wonderful macrame can be with other materials besides just hemp/twine cording. And, jewelry isn't the only thing Sherri shares how to create in this book, either. There's step by step instructions for a belt, a purse, an ipod pouch and a watchband, too. Overall I think this book is one of my favorites for jewelry making because of the various knotting techniques and different designs that are shown and because of the way they are represented in the book and how easy they are to understand and create on my own. Great book - I've already recommended it to some of my beading and jewelry making friends!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Beth Sauer
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a terrific book. It has great photography, designs & instructions are straight-forward. I work recommended this book. Beaders especially will find terrific ideas.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Frenchiesu
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found this book not only inspiring but simple to follow as well!! A home run in how-to books. The pictures were lovely, the directions clear, and very educational in new materials and jewelry techniques. Projects for beginners to experienced macrame artists. I highly recommend.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
macrame jewelry
I like the book as it shows steps in going about making each jewelry piece. It also lists what kind of tools and what type of cords you'll need. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Sally
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ideas
Easy instructions and the pictures are helpful. I will be making several of the designs. I like that I can make something casual or dressier depending on the materials that I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kim h
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok, but not for me.
The book included the basics. It was well written, but I was looking for something more advanced. Would recommend for a beginner.
Published 2 months ago by husrider2
5.0 out of 5 stars
New take on macrame!
Got this last night. I have several macrame and Chinese knotting books in my beading library. What I really liked although I only quickly flipped thru it was the idea of being able... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Beantown mom
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect helper
Once upon a time I knew how to make macrame, but this book was needed to put me back on tract! I am so glad this is popular again! Thanks!
Published 15 months ago by Carol ARcher
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Lesson Learned
My opinion is not about this particular book but I want to share the mistake I made so others will be less likely to repeat this oversight. Read more
Published 17 months ago by beadworker21
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beaded Macrame Jewelry: Stylish Designs, Exciting New Materials
The book had great details for alot of project ideas. There was also step by step info on how to tie the knots you need to know how to make.
Published 21 months ago by Dot
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Macrame Projects
I use to do a lot of Macrame years back. I worked in a craft shop and made their displays for the store. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Steven C Jackson
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hobby lover
I bought this book because i like sherri haab's style and knew I would like playing around with her updated style of macrame. Her directions are very clear and easy to understand. Read more
Published on February 25, 2011 by kathy
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