Celtic Knotwork Designs

Sturrock, Sheila

ISBN 10: 1861080409 / ISBN 13: 9781861080400

Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns, 1997

This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0003530011

Synopsis:

“Sturrock shows the step-by-step process....Color renderings and good contrast in layout make this easier to use than other books on knotwork....A separate chapter shows examples of Celtic knot designs used in crafts such as needlework or ceramics.”—Library Journal. “An ingeniously simple technique that breaks down the steps into a series of curves and lines; you can make the most intricate and mysterious designs.”—Irish American News.

Reviews: Craftspersons who have copied Celtic knotwork designs for their own work know that the construction process is not obvious in the finished design. The secret to understanding the designs lies in the sequence of superimposed drawings that make up the finished knot. Sturrock shows the step-by-step process, starting with simple shapes plotted on a dot grid and gradually interconnecting these with a succession of interlacing lines and curves. She includes instructions for straight borders, corner designs, and zoomorphics, the familiar convoluted animals of old Celtic manuscripts. Color renderings and good contrast in layout make this easier to use than other books on knotwork. A separate chapter shows examples of Celtic knot designs used in crafts such as needlework or ceramics.
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Bibliographic Details

Title: Celtic Knotwork Designs
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good