Frank Carlson Library

Presents basic information for making string figures and gives step-by-step instructions for more than twenty specific figures.

As she walks to the park with her school class, a young girl finds a piece of string which her imagination turns into a dragon's tail, an acrobat, fireworks, a storm cloud, and more.

Provides directions, illustrated with photographs, for making many different string figures--from the fairly simple Jacob's Ladder to more complex Mt. Fuji--along with information about their history and meaning.

"From the dawn chorus to an icy sunset, follow one girl and her dog as they adventure through spring, summer, autumn and winter in just one day."--publisher.

"String art is making a comeback with seemingly endless new designs, and author Jesse Dresbach's modern, more flexible approach lets you methodically string away to your heart's content. This book is full of patterns--simple to more intricate designs--that help you quickly get to the fun part of the craft--the stringing! Jesse walks you through his tool room, and even includes tips on cutting and preparing the right size boards. He shares how to structure...

Step-by-step instruction for popular string figures, from easiest to more difficult, including Witch's Broom, Cup and Saucer, Eiffel Tower, Jacob's Ladder, Handcuffs, and Cat's Cradle.

Discusses the many uses of string, rope, line, and knots, from rigging sails and clotheslines to tying packages and sewing buttons.