I admire micro-macrame - I think it is beautiful and delicate and I've wanted to do it for some time. A few years ago, I bought a book thinking I could learn from it, but couldn't. I recently saw a bracelet in Sherri Stokey's etsy shop, KnotJustMacrame, that I just had to have. She told me of some on-line courses and yesterday I signed up for the beginning one. The learning project was this bookmark. I was challenged to find beads that would fit on the Chinese knotting cord that I used because it is just a little bigger than what the pattern called for, but I have trouble seeing and need to learn on something a bit bigger. Anyway, I am tickled that I finished a micro-macrame project. Now, I just need to practice, practice, practice.
That is one of the fun things about being a jewelry designer -- there are so many different mediums and techniques to work with. I am looking forward to adding more micro-macrame to my jewelry designs.
I'm sorry, I meant to put the website where I took the class and it completely slipped my mind. I took the beginning knot class, I think she calls it "Just Knots" by Joan Babcock. At $15.00 I sure feel like I got my money's worth.
I'm sorry, I meant to put the website where I took the class and it completely slipped my mind. I took the beginning knot class, I think she calls it "Just Knots" by Joan Babcock. At $15.00 I sure feel like I got my money's worth.
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I so want to learn this! And your bookmark has inspired me to go in search of a class. Today. (I also purchased a book on this technique, and although I can usually pick something up from written instructions, I gave up on it, too.)
Thanks for the additional information on the classes by Joan Babcock - her amazingly detailed pieces are what drew me to this artform. I just clicked the link to her site and am so excited about her class offerings.
I love learning new techniques as well. I can see this working into your designs so well, can't wait to see more projects from you, I so admire your work.
Looks great! Thanks for the link, I have been admiring Sherri's work and looking for an online tutorial but haven't found much.
Thanks for sharing the link. That's a cute bookmark!
YAY for you!! Great job on the bookmark!
Very nice work Jean. I love it.
vickie
Wow, you did a great job on your first piece! I loved to macrame in high school. Of course that was plant hangers with jute, not tiny strings as you show here. Thanks for the link. I think I just might try my hand at this technique.
Great Bookmark Miss Jean! I have a book I purchased a few years ago showing this technique and have never tried it.
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