Class 6

 Mid Class Goodies

Inspiration Artist  - Haeradam  성민재 (@haeradam) • Instagram photos and videos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some Simple Macrame Knots

11Basic Macrame Knots {for Beginners} + PDF GUIDE!

DIYMacrame Tutorial: June Series - Working with Colour! Ep. 4 - Another SquareKnot Pattern!

Master5 Advanced Stopper Knots - Finish Strong Your Macrame   (for ending your macrame cords when loose)

Lesson 6

 Summing Up

Let’s take a look at where we’ve been during the last twelve weeks while we’ve journeyed through the fascinating world of Emballage.

We looked at the resurgence of this macrame technique in 2017 with Mandi Smethells as well as its ties to weaving with Sheila Hicks back in the 60’s and 70’s.  We saw its influence with textile artists all over the globe.

We learned the basic wrapping techniques with fibres and fabric. How to decorate and embellish our wrappings with other fibres, beads and charms.

We learned how to add structure by adding wire to our work and how to build pieces by stitching wrapped rope together or by using glue.

We learned to incorporate natural elements into our work – both as the substrate for our wrapping and as part of the art piece itself.

We learned how to shape our pieces by creating knots – knots that we made up ourselves and decorative knots – Nautical, Celtic and Oriental.

We learned that size does not matter when it comes to Emballage.  As we’ve seen from some of our inspiration artists, whether it’s very delicate jewellery pieces or very large sculptural pieces – if there is a will, there is a way it can be wrapped.

We’ve also learned that there is no absolute right or wrong way.  It is whatever way works for you and sometimes that will mean discovering a new method to make something happen.  You need to work within your own textile do’s and don’ts.  If you plan to sell or gift your work, you need to finish it to a standard with which you are comfortable.  We were fortunate to be able to learn a few mounting techniques from some textile artists who were willing to share what works for them.

 

And So …

In this last class we are going to finish off with a few simple macrame knots that can also be used to wrap cord or rope.

DIYMacrame Tutorial - Double Half Hitch Knot Pattern (Create Rainbows, Add Colourand More)

The4 MOST USED KNOTS | MACRAME KNOT Tutorial

Demo video of Lark’s Head knot and Squareknot on Wooden Ring

Demo video of Spiral knot on Wooden ring

Demo video of Double Half Hitch Project

 

 

Lesson 5

 Building a Project and Backing a Project

Making a project from scraps and then building a knot – using several cords

Colarde Parede - Fiber Emballage e Macramê (com sobras de cordões)

 

References to Instagram Reels for Backing and Mounting your Work

FeltBacking with D ring hanging mounts   Sonya Benham

ReinforcedGrommet Mounting on Felt Backing  Sonya Benham

Grommetson Felt Strip Backing Sonya Benham

AttachingEmballage to Canvas Frame Pluumbago

Securingthe Shape  Sonya Benham

Stitching and Securing the Shape     Sonya Benham

 

Handy Tips

Cutting Thick Rope  Sonya Benham

Wrapping Tip  Sonya Benham

 

Inspiration Artists

Sonya Benham  Sonya Benham

Lisa Thevenon   Lisa Thevenon - France | Textile artcontemporary sculpture

Aya Kurata   ayakurata.com Fiber Art, Modern Macrame

 

 

 

Lesson 4

 Knots, Knots and more Knots

Inspiration Artist for this class is knot and rope artist, Windy Chien  WindyChien   Windy Chien (@windychien) •Instagram photos and videos

Another artist working with ropes and wrapping is Joana N. Schneider Joana Schneider  Joana Schneider(@joana.n.schneider) • Instagram photos and videos

 

Knots References:

Link to a Visual Reference Guide to Tying and Using Over 100 Knots     PDF document with colour diagrams

The Ashley Book of Knots  PDF document of revised version of Ashley's comprehensive book.

TheComplete Guide to Knots and Knot Tying.pdf - Google Drive     Some of the knots can be useful as decorative knots  (some of the hitches, bends and mats)

2011decorative fusion knots a step by step illustrated guide to new and unusualornamental knots by Scout Library (WFIS-Spain) - Issuu  Decorative Knots

 

Some Easy Decorative Knots

Double Carrick Bend  Knot     for practice with clothesline use 4 pieces of 25 - 30 cm  Thicker cord (possibly made from group of wrapped thinner cords) could be used as wall decoration.

*Demo Video Double Carrick Bend Knot

GoodLuck Bracelet - Carrick Bend  bracelet using this knot and a jewelry clasp

HowYou Can Make A Carrick Bend Bracelet With Parachute Cord  bracelet made with paracord with loop and knot closure. Could be made with other types of cord.

Pipa Knot  Wall Hanging Version  (for our practice version you will need about 175 cm of clothesline)

*Demo Video Pipa Knot

Pipa Knot MacrameKeychain Tutorial for BEGINNERS! | DIY Macrame keychain Handmade #6

Wrapped Pipa Knot

Pipa Knot Wall Hanging  combining several Pipa knots into a circular project

Windy Chien – Doughnut Knot

Windy Chien – Good Luck Knot  - blog post with instructions and picture tutorial  video (not by Windy Chien)

*Demo Video   Wrapped Necklace  for practice we will be using 275 – 300 cm of clothesline or 4mm macrame cord

*Demo Video  Double Loop Knot for practice we will be using approximately 100 cm of clothesline

*Demo Video Bowline on Bight  for practice we will be using approximately 100 cm of clothesline