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07-16-2007, 07:23 PM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house ... but I might move.
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|  Great Book of Celtic Patterns You ever have one of those authors you like to follow ..... especially when it comes to looking for new material in scrolling.... When I was at the PA picnic, I picked up a copy of Irish's Great Book of Celtic Patterns. After playing with a few designs, I admit I have found some similarities to other Celtic inspirations, but this book is a really great asset in any scrollers library. I particularly like a ribbon like dragon motif which I am working on again (another new project) this evening. Judging by the response to CB Designs celtic patterns, I can see many different versions of these patterns springing up in the gallery here. I'd be interested to know what others thought of this book, and see photos of items scrolled from it. Take care Toni
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07-17-2007, 01:07 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia, USA
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| I was just looking at that title in the Spring Catalog. I've wanted to find a resource that would help explain how to create such a pattern. I've seen some patterns, like a wolf or a horse, that has that Celtic look and wondered how they transformed the shape to look so fluid. Would I find such help in the pages of that title?
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07-18-2007, 12:48 AM
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| Hi Mike.....I have been playing with Celtic Knotwork for several years ...... It is done with a grid....there are different ways to do it and even now a font that draws for you.... http://www.clanbadge.com/tutorial.htm the traditional way is this one http://www.aon-celtic.com/cknotwork.html hope these links are a help for you.....it is adicting.... Jayne
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07-19-2007, 02:40 AM
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| Thanks for the links, Jayne. I've bookmarked both for later.
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07-20-2007, 02:29 AM
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| you are most welcome..... Jayne
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07-20-2007, 11:40 AM
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 | Great for the imagination Toni, I picked up that book too. Not for me, but for my daughter. She apparently has an "artist's eye" since she is able to imagine a finished scrolled piece of work just by looking at the pictures. To me, they aren't patterns, but to her, they are. I think the book is great if you have the imagination to use the picture, then expand it into scrollwork. Actually, I should be more specific. Scrollwork is really the wrong word since my daughter has converted a few into fretwork. Here's one she is working on now which you can clearly see is a difficult piece to create fretwork from. It requires much patience and a steady hand.  I do think the patterns in there would make great segmented pieces if not then possibly intarsia. But for her, she sees the fretwork. This book would be a great addition to anyone's library.
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07-20-2007, 12:00 PM
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| Mike, Now, that is an answer to your question. Jayne, Thanks for sharing, great links. |
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07-20-2007, 01:48 PM
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|  Being my Dad is Scot and my Mom Irish (as well as my wife) the Celtic ways are well ingrained. So I will be getting the book. Glad to here such good reviews on it. Mia, you're daughter is doing a great job on that dragon. Be sure to post the finial product. -Bill 
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07-20-2007, 02:50 PM
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| Mia, your daughter has an artist's eye for this sort of thing. I can't wait to see how that project turns out. Gill
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07-21-2007, 02:12 AM
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Sorry Mike, how rude of me not to answer your question after I started this thread..... Anyhow, I am not sure if this book would help anyone in explaining how to make the patterns, because to me that is a personal assessment (one I am not willing to make.  ) I believe if you look at how the patterns are created and get a feel for them, yes it will help you. As Jayne mentioned, most knotworkers use grid systems. Some of us like to struggle through with drafting equipment such as curves and compasses.... and I can bet there is a program or two out there that would offer a limited tutorial. I'll start another thread on designing celtic animals in a moment...if it helps great. If not, well.... knot. If you like celtic.... buy the book. It's loaded with possibilities. Again, sorry for my delay in replying. I could explain, but that would just be cutting into the time I have to start that new thread. Take care Toni
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