Sunday, May 10, 2009

Macramee - Another String Art

Macramee is another very lovely string art, invented by sailors as history tells. There are just a few basic knots with loads of variations. I find that for wire work the square knot works the best. It is also one of the simpler ones, once learned never forgotten.
So here I show you a bracelet done in square knot with copper wire, 20g for the core and 24g for the knotting.
You should try it, it's fun!

6 comments:

Lou's addictions said...

I have been working up the courage for ages to try some macramee knots with wire, this looks fab in wire. The main one I would love to try is the Josephine knot but it will just have to wait for a while.

Beverly Ash Gilbert said...

I cannot believe you do this with wire??! and that your hands still work!!

Yes, lilacs are filled with memories - I never tried sucking out the nectar though! Thanks for the tip, I'm off to try it!

Lisa said...

Oh my gosh, I love it! How do you come up with these extremely creative and unique methods!?

Lou's addictions said...

Thank you so much for the tips on the josephine knot, I have all of my wire packed away ready to move house but as soon as I get time I will give it a try.

redhead2014 said...

wow i made something like the "crazyheart" design and once i wore it to school everyone thought it was exotic yet buetiful

Labradorith said...

wow how do you make it please can you tell us?
thanks
lisa

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