Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)
D1006-54 -- 4225 --01 Resurg of Ch Knot (4-26)FIN_ 10/16/06 7:17 PM Page 24
Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)
D1006-54 -- 4225 --01 Resurg of Ch Knot (4-26)FIN_ 10/16/06 7:16 PM Page 24
24 FORMATION SKILLS
TBThread bindings
Thread bindings of similar or contrasting colors can both embellish and stiffen a knot
formation, as shown in the outer loop in diagram 47. Binding the cord ends below a
major knot is a variation on using beads or a small knot to enhance a design. Binding
the join of two cord ends can both improve the appearance of a knot and hide the
join. The cord ends in a tassel can also be folded back and fastened with thread or, as
shown in diagram 48, the ends can be tied into a knot and then fastened with threads
to the tassel cords.Tassels
Tassels normally form the last part of an ornament and give it grace and life. Since
the length of a tassel can be easily adjusted, it has a harmonious effect on the overall
knot formation. There are many different types of tassels. Besides the five types taught
in this book (pages 111–117), simple tassels can be made by folding back the cords
and hooking them to the last knot, then tying the upper part of the tassel with
threads, as in diagram 49. Alternatively, after making a knot formation, the cord ends
can be tied into small knots and fastened with threads, as shown in diagram 50. Or
each cord end can be strung with beads, then folded back and the cord ends bound
with threads to prevent the beads from sliding down, as shown in diagram 51.Frames
Knot formations can be held in position with jade or other rings or rattan, wood or
metal frames. One way of using a frame is to line it tightly with flat knots or creeper
knots. Another is to leave spaces around a central knot, as in diagram 52. The knot
and frame are then linked using the outer loop hook-up technique (page 16).See project 135 on page 160 for instructions on
making this knot formation.5051
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