Creative Ropecraft - Tapa blanda

Grainger, Stuart

 
9781574092486: Creative Ropecraft

Sinopsis

Packed with the author's exquisite and very detailed drawings of knots and knotting techniques, this book is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits, netting and decorative ropework, all explained clearly and simply to enable the layman to follow in the footsteps of the traditional seamen who have gone before him. The author describes how to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and fancy, from crown and wall knots to turk’s heads, as well as showing a wide range of decorative ropecraft designs and practical projects from mats, belts, hammocks, to rope-edged trays and table lamps. Creative Ropecraft is the standard work on the subject of practical and decorative knots and ropework. It is being reissued in a newly designed edition.

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Críticas

"If you'd like to get all tied up in knots, literally, here's the book for you. This forth edition covers the basics, and then goes into the more complicated and decorative knots. The excellent illustrations make it all look easy, however. It will walk you through various projects that will keep you occupied on a long crossing." -- Latitudes and Attitudes "Latitudes and Attitudes"

Reseña del editor

Creative Ropecraft is a treasure trove of knots, hitches, bends, plaits and netting. ANyone tempted to try their hand at ropecraft will be able to follow in the footsteps of the traditional seamen who have gone before thanks to Stuart Grainger's clear instructions and very detailed drawings. In Creative Ropecraft Stuart Grainger describes hos to tie and use a wide variety of knots, both practical and fancy. Here you'll find: crown and wall knots, turk's head knots, door knockers, hammocks, mats, netting, belts, cuff links, table lamps rope edged trays and many more. Once picked up, it is hard to put this wonderful book down.

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