Gemstone Pouch
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Description: I designed this Gemstone Pouch for a friend who requested a pendant design, to attach a stone to a necklace. It's important to use fine cord for this Micro-Macrame project. This pouch is designed to allow the stone to be seen. |
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Supplies Needed:
- Project Board and pins or tape
- 1mm diameter (or finer) Cord -- Hemp, Nylon, Silk, or Cotton
- 2mm braided style Cord
- Beads (with holes 2mm in size)
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Knots Used:
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Cutting and Preparing Cords |
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Step 1: Cut 12 strands of the 1mm material, each 28 inches long.
Cut 1 strand of the 2mm cord, 16 inches long.
Coat the ends with glue or wax to prevent unraveling. The exception to this is the 2mm strand. There is no need to prepare the ends of that particular cord, since you will be using it first. |
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Mounting the Cords |
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Step 2: Apply a bead to each end of the 2mm cord. Secure them with Barrel knots. This cord acts as a drawstring for the Gemstone pouch. |
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| Step 3: Secure the cord to your Project Board using pins or tape. The other strands will be mounted to the drawstring, so be sure it is taut. |
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| Step 4: Attach all 12 of the 1mm strands to the secured cord, using Larks Head Knots. |
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Designing the Pouch |
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Step 5: Organize the strands into six groups consisting of 4 strands. Tie a Square Knot (2 fillers) in each group, so the knots rest directly under the mounting knots.
It’s easier to create this design if you pull the cord with the beads so that the knots all rest close together. |
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Step 6: Select 2 strands from each of the Square Knots you just tied. Tie the second row of Alternating Square knots, so they rest 0.25 inches below the first row. There needs to be some space, but not so much that the stones will fall out. |
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| Step 7: Repeat step 6 at least 2 more times, alternating the strands with each new row. You'll need 8 inches of cord to finish, so if you have more than that, you can tie additional rows. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 8: Turn the Gemstone pouch inside out. Secure it to your Project Board, so you have access to the bottom.
Tie one last row of Square Knots, so they rest close to the previous row (omit the ¼-inch space). Be sure to alternate the strands before tying these knots. |
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| Step 9: Select 2 strands, one from each half of the pouch, and tie a tight Square knot with no fillers. Repeat this process with the other strands, to close up the bottom. Make sure you use all the strands. |
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Step 10: Apply a bead to the end of each strand. Direct the ends back towards the last knots tied in the pouch. The tips should rest ½-inch beyond the bottom of the pouch. Refer to the image to see the proper placement. |
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Step 11: Cut 1 strand of material, 15 inches in length. Use this cord to make a Wrapped Knot around all the cords, making sure the ends are all caught in the knot. Apply glue to the entire wrapped portion. When it is dry, cut off any remaining cord. |
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Place the stone inside the completed Gemstone Pouch, and use the drawstring cords to attach it to your favorite handcrafted necklace. |
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