Wheat Weaving and Straw Art : Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft

English

Series: Heritage Crafts Today Ser.

ISBN: 0811704920

EAN: 9780811704922

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Weaving

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Release Date: 03/31/2009

Synopsis: Wheat weaving is an ancient folk art made to celebrate a successful harvest. Today straw designs are admired for their beauty and intricacy. In this volume, celebrated straw artist Linda D Beiler provides advice on the tools and materials needed to get started; tips on preparing the straw; step-by-step projects for mastering the techniques of plaiting, folding, and spiralling; and more projects for combining techniques and adding decorative touches. Helpful series photographs demonstrate the process for creating hearts, bows, Arabic cages, Welsh fans, and a variety of abstract pieces.

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Wheat Weaving and Straw Art : Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Learning the Craft

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 0.67 inches

Width: 9.29 inches

Length: 11.22 inches

Weight: 33.51 oz

Pages: 164