Decorative Fusion Knots

Decorative Fusion Knots is a knot instruction book with a twist! Demonstrating how to create 60 stunningly beautiful decorative knots, this full-color book reveals both historical knotting techniques and the author’s innovative fusion knots in a refreshingly clear and easy-to-follow style. Respected internationally for his knotting skills as well as his clear, concise video and book presentations, J. D. Lenzen shows how to tie knots like no others. Just as origami figurines are created through the merging of different folding techniques, he creates new knots by combining traditional elements with new knotting techniques. The product of this intermingling is what he calls a fusion knot, a brand new genre in a centuries-old tradition. It is rare for a knot book to feature even one brand new, never-before-seen knot, but this book features more than 20 brand-new knots created by the author.

Alongside fusion knots, this book presents logical and comprehensive instructions for a plethora of historical knots, including Celtic knots, Chinese decorative knots, maritime knots, and popular paracord ties. Each historical knot instruction is presented in a step-by-step fashion. Each of the 300 step-by-step color photographs is accompanied by clear, concise instructional captions. Whether you’re a sailor, teacher, jewelry maker, survivalist, general knot enthusiast, or just looking for a fun way to pass the time, Decorative Fusion Knots is the book for you.