Macrame Vase
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| Description:
This Macrame Vase is a great way to decorate your kitchen.
Simply add a few silk flowers, and mount it to a wall or bulletin
board. You can also use this vase elsewhere, such as in the
bathroom, to hold combs and brushes. Put this decorative vase
anywhere you need an attractive container.
Supplies Needed:
- 2mm Braided Macrame Cord, or similar material (39 yards total)
- 1 plastic or metal ring, 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter
- Beads and/or Novelty buttons
Knots Used:
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Cutting and Mounting the Cords |
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| Step 1: Cut 20 strands of cord, each 70 inches long. You can make
the vase wider by using a larger ring. If you do, cut additional
strands, and cut all of them a little longer.
Step 2: Mount the cords onto the ring
with Lark’s Head knots. |
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Creating the Body of the Vase |
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Step 3: Tie rows of Alternating Square
Knots, moving in a circular direction. Make all the knots
with four strands (2 fillers). Make sure all the rows are
directly under one another. To alternate the knots, move
over 2 strands when you start each new row.
Step 4: After 6 to 8 rows, add a few novelty
buttons to the front portion of the vase. Slide 1 or 2 cords
through the shank of the button. Then continue the Alternating
Square Knots.
Step 5: When you’ve completed 6
- 8 more rows, add a few more buttons, and continue on.
Stop when you feel the vase is deep enough for what you
plan to use it for. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 6: Gather all the loose ends together,
and make the Linen Stitch. Wrap the bundle at least 5 times.
Trim the ends so they are even, and add beads if you wish.
Tie an Overhand Knot at the end of each cord. Apply glue
to the knot so it won’t come out. Allow plenty of
drying time, and hang your Macrame Vase on a wall with nails
or tacks.
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