Braiding Hair

Braiding Hair

Author: Jen Jones

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1429623128

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"A do-it-yourself crafts book for children and pre-teens on braids and other hairstyles"--Provided by publisher.


Kumihimo Basics and Beyond

Kumihimo Basics and Beyond

Author: Rebecca Combs

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 162700064X

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Kumihimo Basics & Beyond presents techniques for creating all-cord braids and beaded braids, then teaches beaders how to transform them into finished jewelry. Short demonstrations of the key techniques needed for each project are presented in easy-to-grasp portions, allowing beaders to learn and practice as they go. Rebecca Combs demystifies tricky “kumihimo math” by providing detailed supply lists for each project in the book, plus teaches beaders how to calculate the amount of fiber and how many beads they’ll need for their future kumihimo projects.


Braids

Braids

Author: Rodrick Owen

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 9781883010065

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Takes a look at two families of braids, Peruvian, and Japanese braids, and shows more than 50 different braid designs incorporating over 250 patterns


Hairtalk

Hairtalk

Author: Duyan James

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781402742354

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This book presents a guide to the art of braiding, providing a sense of the history of the many braiding styles that have become a staple in American culture. Also included are styles for adults and children and basic braiding techniques.


Combining Rug Hooking & Braiding

Combining Rug Hooking & Braiding

Author: Kris McDermet

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764337895

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This is the comprehensive reference on rug hooking and braiding skills for all fiber artists, especially those looking for a comprehensive guide to combining the two arts into fascinating and creative projects. Filled with photographs and diagrams, the instruction in techniques is clear and detailed with a range of skills for the beginner and advanced artisan. Follow step-by-step instructions to learn how to make centers for rugs or other objects and then move expertly into hooked borders and fancy braids. Learn how to make borders using both arts stacked in multiple layers. Three complete beginning-to-end projects are included that you can use to practice the integration of hooking and braiding: a braided tote bag with a hooked pocket, a braided chair pad with a hooked border, and a lacy braided trivet. In addition to this clear and creative approach to combining rug hooking and braiding, the book is filled with supply lists, a gallery, tips, FAQs, and resources.


Show-How Guides: Hair Braiding

Show-How Guides: Hair Braiding

Author: Keith Zoo

Publisher: Odd Dot

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1250804477

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SHOW-HOW GUIDES: HAIR BRAIDING is a primer for curious minds with a clear, fun graphic style that invites any kid to get started designing and braiding hair. This pocket-sized 101 includes a curated collection of 9 essential braids. Every step is illustrated, allowing kids to easily master the basics, regardless of how they learn. Readers will learn to braid and twist styles including the fishtail braid, waterfall braid, infinity braid, and more. SHOW-HOW GUIDES offers visual, step-by-step introductions to skills that every kid should know―from hair braiding and paper airplanes, to drawing animals, pumpkin carving, gingerbread houses, and more! Whether you’re a second grader learning to make friendship bracelets for the first time or an adult looking to master the art of knots, these comics will give you the skills you’ll treasure through childhood and beyond.


Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking

Lessons in Bobbin Lacemaking

Author: Doris Southard

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-03-08

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0486139557

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Superb step-by-step guide enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. Edgings, doilies, squares, petals, picots, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 illustrations. Bibliography.


Tak V Bowes Departed

Tak V Bowes Departed

Author: Elizabeth Benns

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780954238063

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"Tak v bowes departed is an in-depth study of Article 4, British Library Manuscript Harley 2320. This treatise, which dates to the fifteenth century, gives instructions for making forty different braids of varying complexity. Braids such as these were used for a variety of purposes during the medieval period; lacing clothes, purse strings, decorative trim and seal tags. Tak v bowes departed concludes with modern instructions to make each of the braids; original errors have been corrected and noted, and each braid is clearly illustrated for reference. The instructions are provided as both text and diagrams, and include a detailed overview of the technique of 'fingerloop braiding'"--Publisher's web site.


Chinese Braid Embroidery

Chinese Braid Embroidery

Author: Jacqui Carey

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780952322566

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Braid embroidery is just one of the many wonderful textile traditions found in China. This book is intended as a snapshot of the technique, providing insights into its history and development. It considers materials and equipment, ranging from the made-for-purpose to household alternatives.