Saturday, June 8, 2013

Book review: How to Design and Make Bracelets with String, by Isabella Forrer

I found this guide very helpful and easy to follow.

The first part of the guide shows step by step examples of how to make string bracelets by tying various knots (half knot, half hitch, square knot, open square knot, butterfly knot, switch knot, alternate double half hitch). The extras section provided several methods for adding beads to the bracelets. The second part of the guide covers necklaces, braided jewelry, and on-line resources for string and beads.

The guide's instructions are clear, each step includes an illustrated drawing which shows exactly how to place the strings. The author included many nice photos of the completed bracelet so you have an idea of what you will get at the end. Anyone can make bracelets, however it will take some practice to make them as nice as even as the author's bracelets!

I was looking for a project that would be fun to do with a group of youngsters (boys and girls) and making string bracelets was a big hit! Everyone enjoyed tying knots and exchanging bracelets at the end. I could not have done it without this little guide!


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.


Ali Julia review ★★★★★

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