{"product_id":"marlinspike-sailors-arts-and-crafts-a-step-by-step-guide-to-tying-classic-sailors-knots-to-create-adorn-and-show-off","title":"Marlinspike Sailor's Arts and Crafts: A Step-By-Step Guide to Tying Classic Sailor's Knots to Create, Adorn, and Show Off","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Merry\u003c\/b\u003e, an internationally acclaimed marlinspike artist, is THE sailor's artist. Her booth is popular at wooden boat shows, and she has done much in recent years to encourage the use of earth-friendly materials in today's ropework. Barbara is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Splicing Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, now in its third edition. Barbara is founder and owner of The Marlinspike Artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover the dozens of nautically flavored craft projects you can make with rope! \n\u003cp\u003eYou will be surprised by the fancy projects you can make with a square knot, a double-French hitching, or four-strand braids (a dog collar, a tool grip, and a decorated picture frame, respectively)! You can also tie the sailor's Turk's Head knot into a bracelet and morph a monkey's fist knot into a doorstop or a fun toy for your dog. Marine artisan Barbara Merry, an expert in artistic marlinspike seamanship skills, shows you how with \u003ci\u003eMarlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts\u003c\/i\u003e. With the help of her expert guidance, you can create more than 30 ropework projects that will add a nautical touch to your boat, RV, camp, or home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere are just a few projects you can create with\u003ci\u003eMarlinspike Sailor's Knots and Crafts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanionway treads * Gear hammock for your bunk * Decorated carafe * Canvas ditty bag * Water bottle carrier * Manila doormat * Zipper pull * Swing hammock for your backyard * Key fob * Checkerboard * Reusable net shopping bag * Eyeglass case * Ring toss * and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't worry if you have never worked with rope in this way before--Barbara will take you step-by-step through theprocess, from choosing and measuring materials to putting the final touches on your nautical project. Projects are suitable for scout troops or afterschool activities as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMerry, Barbara\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Merry\u003c\/b\u003e, an internationally acclaimed marlinspike artist, is THE sailor's artist. Her booth is popular at wooden boat shows, and she has done much in recent years to encourage the use of earth-friendly materials in today's ropework. Barbara is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Splicing Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, now in its third edition. Barbara is founder and owner of The Marlinspike Artist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Merry, Barbara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e International Marine Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2013-11-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation|Water Sports|Sailing|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Knots, Macrame \u0026amp; Rope Work\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780071789981\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780071789981\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Marine Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148012187929,"sku":"SP-9780071789981","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780071789981_spiral.png?v=1774206179","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/marlinspike-sailors-arts-and-crafts-a-step-by-step-guide-to-tying-classic-sailors-knots-to-create-adorn-and-show-off","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}