Macramé Jewelry
A course by Fibra BohemiaTextile Artist
A course by Fibra Bohemia, Textile Artist
Learn the basic knots to create unique accessories and textile pieces
What if you could create your own macramé jewelry? Carla Marin, textile artist and founder of the brand Fibra Bohemia, specializes in macramé techniques. Through her brand, she aims to give the art of knots a contemporary feel, using natural fibers such as cotton strings. In this course, she shows you macramé basics so you can create accessories and textile jewelry pieces that give a more original touch to your everyday life.
See Carla’s creative process, where she shows you how to make basic macramé knots step by step, going through each variation, to create three artisanal jewelry pieces: a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 12 downloads
What will we do in the course?
1 minute, 31 seconds
Lark knot and flat knot
12 minutes, 12 seconds
Scallop knot 1
10 minutes, 40 seconds
Scallop knot 2
11 minutes, 44 seconds
Closing knots
2 minutes, 53 seconds
Creating earrings 1
13 minutes, 0 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know Carla Marin, textile artist and founder of Fibra Bohemia. She shares how she began in the world of knots and some of her most representative sources of inspiration for her creations.
Then, see the materials you need to carry out your project and get to grips with the basic macramé knots (lark’s head, square, double half stitch, and closings) with its variations so you can create your own combinations to make your artisanal jewelry pieces.
See a simple formula to draw sketches before creating your pieces to use as a guide to calculate how much string you’ll need.
Then, make a start on your artisanal jewelry, first create your earrings, then a bracelet, and lastly a necklace, with Carla’s guidelines as you go.
Finally, she teaches other options that you can use as material to create your macramé jewelry, as well as tricks to care for your pieces, and shows you other ways to apply your newfound macramé knotting skills.
What is this course's project?
Create three pieces of artisanal jewelry using the macramé technique: a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For designers and anyone who is curious about artisanal work, as well as anyone looking to disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves through knots.
Requirements and materials
No previous skills are necessary, the eagerness to learn something new is the only requisite.
As for materials, you will need: waxed cotton string of the color you prefer (you can choose a few colors), hooped earrings (either gold or silver) of a 6cm diameter, gold beads, scissors, a measuring tape, adhesive tape, glue, paper, and a pencil.
Reviews
- 5 months ago
muy bien explicado y muy creativo
- 7 months ago
Me gustó el curso. Bien explicado y buen acercamiento de la camara.
- 7 months ago
Gostei muito do curso, muito bem explicado
- 7 months ago
Un curso muy bueno. Paso a paso y bien entendible.
- 9 months ago
Wonderful experience. Every detail made simple and beautiful.
Through Fibra Bohemia, she aims to elevate the worth of artisanal work and generate a more meaningful and conscientious way of consuming for each one of her customers.
She has worked on projects for Restaurante Mangos de Larcomar, a restaurant that is part of the Selina in Lima, Cuzco, and Huaraz hotel chains, as well as for the Capittana del Jockey Plaza store, and has collaborated with Marca Galera in the creation of accessories.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Presentation of materials and knots
- Materials and tools
- Lark knot and flat knot
- Scallop knot 1
- Scallop knot 2
- Closing knots
- U3
Creation of our pieces
- Designing our pieces
- Creating earrings 1
- Creating earrings 2
- Bracelet creation 1
- Bracelet creation 2
- Necklace creation
- U4
Maintenance and other applications in macrame
- Parts maintenance and cord dyeing
- Other Macrame Applications
- FP
Final project
- Macrame Jewelry
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FAQs
Macramé jewelry uses decorative knots to craft unique accessories like earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. This course teaches you the techniques and materials to design and create handmade pieces from scratch, blending modern and traditional approaches.
The course is designed for those with basic macramé knowledge but is also accessible to beginners who want to start from zero and gradually refine their skills.
You’ll need waxed cord, sharp scissors, a measuring tape, masking tape, strong glue, earring hoops, and optional decorative beads. The course explains how to choose and use each material.
You’ll learn essential knots like the square knot, festoon, lark’s head, and their variations, along with techniques for creating geometric patterns, symmetrical structures, and secure closures for accessories.
The course teaches you how to calculate the exact length of cord based on the knot type, design, and size of the piece, helping you avoid waste and get the best results.
You’ll be able to design and make earrings, bracelets, necklaces, wall hangings, and personalized accessories, incorporating sketches, beads, and various macramé techniques.
Yes, the course includes creating sketches, designing original patterns, and visual planning to craft unique, personalized pieces.