Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery (Paperback)

~ Suzen Millodot (Author)
Key Phrases: larkshead knot, rust cords, button knot, Turk's Head, King Solomon (more...)

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"Eighteen fabulous projects with easy-to-follow-, step-by-step instructions."  —karenplatt.co.uk

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Showing how to create beautiful jewelry from real 3-D Celtic knots, this guide demonstrates various techniques—from button and braid knots to plaits and Turk's Head knots—and reveals how to incorporate them into 18 stunning projects, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, brooches and earrings.

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Product Details Paperback: 80 pages Publisher: Search Press (February 1, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 1844480542 ISBN-13: 978-1844480548 Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,266 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #7 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Beadwork #17 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Textile Arts #18 in  Books > Home & Garden > Crafts & Hobbies > Jewelry

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 35 of 35 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Knots in 3 dimensions, October 28, 2006 By  Patricia Flannagan (Eustis, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    It's about time we saw a book on Celtic knotwork where you can actually construct them, not merely draw them or engrave them. Suzen Millodot's book on Chinese Knots brought that lovely phase of knotting up to date, but her book on Celtic knotting is so long overdue, even late to arrive, on the downside of the Celtic cycle. If you've done macrame and even made a few hemp necklaces but are bored with current projects, its time to go three dimensional with these exquisite shapes. Millodot has her own style of knotting, which not surprisingly, overlaps with Chinese. Her use of the button knot is quite unique to her. I recommend learning the Josephine knot first, described later in the book, first, to get the easiest feel for the over/under rhythm. Then the button knot doesn't seem so difficult. It's merely an unlocked Josephine knot with an extra loop. Her method of pulling up the button knot also seems a doubling of effort. If you use a large hat pin to pull the knot up against, you can place it directly against a bead, rather than having to pull it up and shape it twice. Other than that technical criticism, these projects are feasts for the eyes. If you've done any knotting at all your hands will twitch to get cord between them and make these designs. Millodot's description of tools and methods is clear. The color photographs are stunning and enticing. If you've looked at all those coiled designs on crosses, on manuscripts, on Irish decorative items, now with this book you can pull them out of two dimensions, create them in linen, cotton and satin cord and wear them yourself. This book is a lovely and challenging addition to the current craft books. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book, September 7, 2007 By  Aggie1994 "Aggie1994" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews I have Suzen Millodot's Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery book and wondered whether this Celtic book would overlap too much with that publication. It does not. The basic explanation of knotting supplies and techniques are quite similar in the two books, but the knots (with the exception of the button knot) are unique within each book. I recommend buying both of these lovely books. I have made some jewelry creations that use knots from both books (in one piece) and they complement each other beautifully. The pictures are gorgeous and the drawings very helpful in figuring out how to formulate the knots. I am very pleased to have these books in my library. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book with usable projects, February 7, 2008 By  L. Macforrest (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    An entirely usable book, with enough projects to get you started in knotting but not so many as to be overwhelming. The illustrations are clear and, as far as I can tell, complete. I tried a couple of button knots to get the hang of it and then made a Celtic cross necklace with button knots and slider knots as my first project. (It wasn't quick, but it all worked!) I recommend starting with nylon (not rayon) rattail. (I have found satincord.com to be a reliable supplier.) Nylon is prettier than it sounds, and it's easier to handle. If you prefer rayon rattail or silk cord, you can move on to using them after your fingers are adept at holding the loops. A previous reviewer mentions using a large pin to move button knots to a desired position; I agree with this method. Just tie a few for practice and to understand the structure, and then you can learn to position them. Knotted jewelry is perfect for large beads, pendants, and odd jewelry findings you may not find another good use for. I am going to make knotted keepsakes for my family from the beads in my late aunt's costume jewelry box. This is a lovely book and the small number of projects is not a limitation; it's easy to see how to combine the techniques to make many more styles. I am ordering the same author's "Chinese Knots" today.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewelry Suzen Millodot provides exceptionally clear and concise instruction for weaving, and decorative knot tying. Hers are the easiest to understand and follow that I have tried. Read more Published 12 months ago by W. Bilodeau 5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery Outstanding color photos and diagrams. Easy to see how to adapt for other crafts than jewellery. Published 13 months ago by Patty A. Burke 5.0 out of 5 stars Just fantastic! Suzen Millodot's books on knotting intrigued me first because of the gorgeous knots on her website promoting the Chinese Knots for Bead Jewellry. Read more Published 16 months ago by Shala Kerrigan 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, original jewelry Very nice, original designs. Even better? Besides making them for personal use, the author will let you reproduce them for charity purposes! Read more Published 18 months ago by Tasha Parrish 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent This is one of the book about the subject that have captivated my imagination. The graphic explanation and the differents examples make this book one of the best product of this... Read more Published 20 months ago by Giovanni De Girolamo 5.0 out of 5 stars A Variety of Knots for Jewelry This book is just what I was looking for to get me started making necklaces and bracelets by combining knots with beads. Published on September 8, 2007 by Arinda Davis 4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect idea for combining beads and knotting The book is organised well and clear in the explainations. There are lots of graphics to assist and they are presented from beginner projects and ending with more complex patterns... Read more Published on September 5, 2007 by pavluv 5.0 out of 5 stars Swift mail came in the mail in a swift time and wasnt in bad condition. I would buy from merchant again. Published on August 10, 2007 by Michael Glen Wilson 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Excellent Book!! I did a very good choice buying this book; it has excellent projects, they are very well explained. I really like this book. Published on May 13, 2007 by Monale 5.0 out of 5 stars Ease & Beauty The designs and patterns are beautiful. The instructions are easy to follow. I love this book. Published on August 23, 2006 by Anne J. Zimmer Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Search Press (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844480542
• ISBN-13: 978-1844480548
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,266 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celtic Knots in 3 dimensions, October 28, 2006

By	Patricia Flannagan (Eustis, Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's about time we saw a book on Celtic knotwork where you can actually construct them, not merely draw them or engrave them. Suzen Millodot's book on Chinese Knots brought that lovely phase of knotting up to date, but her book on Celtic knotting is so long overdue, even late to arrive, on the downside of the Celtic cycle. If you've done macrame and even made a few hemp necklaces but are bored with current projects, its time to go three dimensional with these exquisite shapes. Millodot has her own style of knotting, which not surprisingly, overlaps with Chinese. Her use of the button knot is quite unique to her. I recommend learning the Josephine knot first, described later in the book, first, to get the easiest feel for the over/under rhythm. Then the button knot doesn't seem so difficult. It's merely an unlocked Josephine knot with an extra loop. Her method of pulling up the button knot also seems a doubling of effort. If you use a large hat pin to pull the knot up against, you can place it directly against a bead, rather than having to pull it up and shape it twice. Other than that technical criticism, these projects are feasts for the eyes. If you've done any knotting at all your hands will twitch to get cord between them and make these designs. Millodot's description of tools and methods is clear. The color photographs are stunning and enticing. If you've looked at all those coiled designs on crosses, on manuscripts, on Irish decorative items, now with this book you can pull them out of two dimensions, create them in linen, cotton and satin cord and wear them yourself. This book is a lovely and challenging addition to the current craft books.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book, September 7, 2007

By	Aggie1994 "Aggie1994" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

I have Suzen Millodot's Chinese Knots for Beaded Jewellery book and wondered whether this Celtic book would overlap too much with that publication. It does not. The basic explanation of knotting supplies and techniques are quite similar in the two books, but the knots (with the exception of the button knot) are unique within each book. I recommend buying both of these lovely books. I have made some jewelry creations that use knots from both books (in one piece) and they complement each other beautifully. The pictures are gorgeous and the drawings very helpful in figuring out how to formulate the knots. I am very pleased to have these books in my library.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book with usable projects, February 7, 2008

By	L. Macforrest (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An entirely usable book, with enough projects to get you started in knotting but not so many as to be overwhelming. The illustrations are clear and, as far as I can tell, complete. I tried a couple of button knots to get the hang of it and then made a Celtic cross necklace with button knots and slider knots as my first project. (It wasn't quick, but it all worked!)

I recommend starting with nylon (not rayon) rattail. (I have found satincord.com to be a reliable supplier.) Nylon is prettier than it sounds, and it's easier to handle. If you prefer rayon rattail or silk cord, you can move on to using them after your fingers are adept at holding the loops.

A previous reviewer mentions using a large pin to move button knots to a desired position; I agree with this method. Just tie a few for practice and to understand the structure, and then you can learn to position them.

Knotted jewelry is perfect for large beads, pendants, and odd jewelry findings you may not find another good use for. I am going to make knotted keepsakes for my family from the beads in my late aunt's costume jewelry box.

This is a lovely book and the small number of projects is not a limitation; it's easy to see how to combine the techniques to make many more styles. I am ordering the same author's "Chinese Knots" today.