Elegant Knotted Jewelry: Techniques and Projects Using Maedeup [Paperback]

Becky Meverden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 16, 2009

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.

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About the Author

Becky Maverden currently lives in South Korea where she is learning the art of maedeup from maedeup masters. In addition to Korean knotting, Becky is skilled in polymer clay, precious metal clay, glass bead making, quilting and other crafts. Becky has appeared regularly on HGTV's Carol Duvall Show for ten seasons and she has published a variety of books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (September 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896898180
• ISBN-13: 978-0896898189
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,115 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant and Informative, September 15, 2009

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Barbara C. Svetlick (Fort Lauderdale, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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I am a glass sculpture artist and not a jewelry artist but the piece that Becky created with my Cherry Blossoms lured me to explore Maedeup. The book not only is beautifully photographed with a history on this technique and Korea but the instructions and projects are easy to follow and create. This techinque brings such an elegant quality to a finished piece of jewelry that it has inspired my own work. The tools needed are simple and easy to find if not already in your toolbox and the Korean cording is available through Satincording with great service and fast shipping.

Becky deserves kudos for bringing this technique to the jewelry world in such a beautiful book of fantastic eye candy and projects.

Barbara

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, March 2, 2010

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V.Mckay "Maedup & Co." (France) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Elegant Knotted Jewelry: Techniques and Projects Using Maedeup (Paperback)

This book is good for beginner knotters (explained well) but do not expect to learn anything more than the basic knots. Lots of projects (jewelery) and some good recommendations on the tools and findings that work well with Korean cording projects. Gives you some good ideas but the projects are a little repetitive and use the same knots throughout. Friendly and amical content.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Art and color, November 16, 2009

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K. Bernier "Kberniejewelry" (Forest Lake, Minnesota United States) - See all my reviews
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This book not only presents clear and simplified instructions to create intricate Korean knot work, or maedeup, into stunning jewelry, but it also allows a glimpse into the artist's journey of learning the process and life in South Korea. Everything is beautifully presented with colorful pictures that incorporate several different lampwork artists' glass along with other unique and some traditional findings as well; while some of the other designs simply showcase the exquisite knot work. I would highly recommend this book for the new skill you can learn, but just as much for the gorgeous photography!