The Big Book Of Sling And Rope Braids

This book explains the ancient art of rope braiding and includes 56 designs with step-by-step instructions accompanied by photos and line drawings. The instructions progress from the simplest 4-strand designs through to 8 and 16-strand braids.

Braided fabrics are made by interlacing yarns or strips of fabric. Braiding produces a wide range of structures for technical textile applications from medical sutures to cables for anchoring ships. Written by one of the world’s leading experts in the field, the book reviews the basic principles, design and processes used in braiding. The book also discusses specialised braiding techniques such as spiral braiding and lace technology. Provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of braiding design, processes and machinery Covers the patterning of braided products and the structural and colour design of both flat and tubular braids Reviews maypole braiding machines and mechanics

This comprehensive, full-color guide features dozens of images of slings from various cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Slings had great significance in many cultures, particularly in the Andes, and were often used as both prehistoric weapons and herding tools. The book shows novice and experienced braiders how to make 50 designs, from 8 to 32 strands, on a braiding card or with a braiding stand and bobbins. Learn step by step how to make an authentic Andean-style sling with braided cords and a tapestry-woven cradle. A range of techniques useful for beginning, ending, and embellishing slings are included, and can enhance a wide variety of other items, like jewelry, garments, and accessories. This book is a key resource for historians, anthropologists, textile artists, weapons experts, and others to learn the practical skills for understanding sling braids' structure. Includes braiding card and plans to make core stand.

This guide to identifying and making beads includes a range of projects, shows how to identify junk-shop jewellery, explains how to tell the difference between gem-stones and their common substitutes, and discusses beads made from glass, metal, wood, pottery, and animal and vegetable substances.

Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-