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Crafty Topics
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Macrame Sub-categories
Great Macrame Websites
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Online shop (at Etsy.com) featuring finished micro macrame beaded jewelry as well as patterns and kits for several projects. More patterns and kits are on the way!
http://www.knotgypsy.etsy.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
I use clear fingernail polish on the ends of the cords. It stiffens the ends, making it easier to string the beads on - even the tiny size 11 seed beads!
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Learn how to make basic and some unique Macrame knots. Visit the photo gallery of my handmade Macrame items with descriptions and instructions on how to make them. Explore the history of macrame art and learn about the origins of the craft and hopefully become inspired to make your own macrame art.
http://www.olgasmacrame.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
You don't need anything for creating Macrame piece - only your hands, some yarn - and sometimes your imagination! Macrame is almost lost art but nowadays it become more and more popular.
When making knots with picots, covering your work surface with a piece of plaid fabric or lined paper will make it easier to create uniformly-sized loops.
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Learn the knotting techniques used in the art of Macrame, including Chinese and Celtic knots. Create a variety of handcrafted items and Micro-Macrame jewelry using the free patterns available on this site. New patterns are added regularly.
http://www.free-macrame-patterns.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
When using leather to make jewelry, you cannot put pins through, or you will damage the material. Use the Cross-Pin technique instead:
Put 2 pins on either side of the strand of leather. Make sure they both lean towards the cord, and they cross.
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Krescent Kreations specializes in handmade hemp necklaces and plant hangers, as well as macrame plant hangers and necklaces, dream catchers and more. Krescent Kreations also offers custom designed hemp jewelry, plant hangers and dreamcatchers, in the colors and style of your choice.
http://www.shopmyweb.com/krescent-kreations-necklaces-c-4_5.html
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Macrame Crafty Tip
Hemp and macrame necklaces will have an extra creative edge by using beads of different materials and textures. Try incorporating different materials into your crafts to give each piece a different story.
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Beautiful beaded macrame jewelry, especially watches and bracelets. Tiny beads and tiny threads are carefully knotted and woven into lovely jewelry that is nothing like the macrame of old.
http://ss10001.etsy.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
Use a no-fray liquid (found at fabric shops) on the ends of macrame cord to keep the ends from fraying! It dries fairly hard and will make it much easier to thread on tiny seed beads.
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Original Hemp Creations for the ecologically aware pet and their human companions. One of a king hemp macrame jewelry and accessories. Custom hemp dog collars, hemp dog leashes, and hemp cat collars.
http://www.earthmoonbeam.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
When creating a custom hemp piece, keep in mind the type of hemp cording you use. Some hemp twine is smoother then others.
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I am a macrame artist who specializes in three dimensional sculpture. My unique macrame technique enables me to create bouquets of flowers, butterflies, owls and large complex wall-hangings of over 2 meters!
http://macrame-art.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
Most macrame artists dye the string before making knots.
However, if you'd like to achieve multi-coloured artwork, consider using my technique! I use watercolours which are dissolved in a boiling water or any other natural dyes (from plants, or trees' bark). I paint a finished macrame with a paintbrush -just like a painting on stretched canvas. First take the brightest colour and paint everything, then take a shade darker and put on another layer. To achieve a bright and vibrant piece, you will have to put from 10 to 20 layers of different colours (e.g. from yellow, to orange, to red and to brown eventually). The process of painting takes few hours. But be patient, thanks to this technique - the colours will look beautiful in the light and they will stay on longer!
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Phat Hemp combines hemp fibers with gemstones, lampworked beads and other hand made beads to create unique pieces of wearable art. My pieces feature beautiful beads from small, independent artisans surrounded by hemp cording worked in both traditional macrame and original designs. I offer a variety of pieces from the casual to the elegant and take custom orders as well.
http://phathemp.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
When purchasing lampworked beads for hemp projects, don't be afraid to ask the bead maker if they used a a 3/32, 1/16, or 1/8 mandrel. I have found that beads made on those sizes of mandrel have big enough holes to use with hemp cords of .5 to 1.0 mm.
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Variety of Hemp and Leather Jewelry made to order. Explore our site to get ideas for you next project!
http://www.ijitsa.com/
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Macrame Crafty Tip
For hemp bracelets or necklaces here is an easy formula on how to calculate length of strings depending on the size of the item. Multiply required length of item by 8. Simple! The ratio is different for thick hemp, try weaving 1 inch bracelet first and measure how much hemp is used.
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We use a variety of natural materials combined with other elements to create bold, sophisticated gemstone jewelry and macrame designs. We strive to create jewelry for women of all ages and all styles from hippie chic to classic.
http://giahjewelry.etsy.com
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Macrame Crafty Tip
To make macrame jewelry designing easier, create a macrame board. Put nails at the top and bottom to hold your work in place and to keep the holding cords taut for neat knotting. Also include a measuring chart for anklets, bracelets and necklaces on the board with permanent marker. You can make your board large or small and can even use a wooden cutting board! I have a large board and a smaller one and don't know what I would do without them!!
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A large selection of unique designs including rainbow hemp jewelry, glass mushroom pendant, black hemp jewelry and men's hemp jewelry.
http://www.hempnecklacestore.com/
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Macrame Crafty Tip
When making macrame jewelry it's often helpful to use extra string because it's better to have some left over when you are finished than to run out before you are finished.
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