braid

Provides instructions on how to braid plastic lanyard into charm bracelets, earrings, pins, key chains, barrettes, and zipper pulls.

Presents a concise history of Kumhimo, the ancient Japanese art of braiding cords, as well as the artist's method of using the Kumihimo techniques to create wire jewelry. Includes twenty projects with step-by-step, illustrated instructions.

"Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step instructions for making fashionable bracelets and necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs, and more. Discover the knots you need to know, get practical advice on tools and materials, learn the right way to melt and fuse the cut ends of your cord, and experiment with jewelry findings"--P. [4] of cover.

Step-by-step instructions with easy-to-follow diagrams show how to produce bracelets using lanyard.

Offers simple, illustrated instructions to create bracelets with plastic lace, explaining ways to add beads and mix patterns; and also includes tips on how to make earrings, key chains, and what to do with scrap materials.

Contains a collection of over one hundred fifty tricks and games, knotwork and netting, and braiding and weaving that can be done with string and rope as well as examples of string figures from native cultures around the world.