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)
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
