Macramé Lamp Design
A course by Daniela NavasTextile Artist
A course by Daniela Navas, Textile Artist
Discover techniques, knots, and patterns to make lamps with the power to brighten up any space
Want to make macramé pieces that shine? In this online course, textile artist Daniela Navas teaches you how to craft your own lamps by exploring the interplay between light and shadow using cords.
Combine different knots, textures, and patterns to create pieces that tie together any room with a touch of warmth. Learn techniques to make several styles of macramé lamps and design dazzling works of art.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
Influences
4 minutes, 15 seconds
Materials and structures
6 minutes, 39 seconds
Create a swatch wall 1
14 minutes, 2 seconds
Create a swatch wall 2
15 minutes, 31 seconds
Sketches of our projects
9 minutes, 56 seconds
Prepare your layer lamp
17 minutes, 10 seconds
Layers lamp: layers and textures
11 minutes, 32 seconds
What's included in this course?
Get to know Daniela as she talks you through her creative journey in macramé, including some of her favorite projects and biggest influences.
Next, dive into the world of lighting to define the purpose and style of your lamps. Go over different types of cords and knots, their characteristics, and how to combine them to create patterns for your projects.
Once you've outlined your idea on paper, get to knotting your first piece: a layered lamp. Start with the base pattern and work in layers and texture until you have a lamp that matches your design. Now it's time for your second project. Daniela guides you through how to shape your cords into a sphere lamp with an elegant chandelier effect.
Tie everything together by learning how to hang and install your lamps. Daniela also shows you how to brighten up your designs with colors, pom-poms, or macramé feathers and bring an extra touch of warmth to any room.
What is this course's project?
Craft two macramé lamps from scratch.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to explore their creativity through cords and knots.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed to take this course, just a few simple materials:
⦁ Cords ⦁ Hoops ⦁ Scissors ⦁ A tape measure ⦁ A clothes rack ⦁ A wooden dowel rod
Reviews
- 6 months ago
El curso me resulto muy agradable y muy claro. La explicación muy buena y personalmente me despejo dudas que no sabia como resolver. Gracias!
- 6 months ago
Ótimo curso!! Professora com uma didática maravilhosa.....Perfeito!!! Adorei !!! Ensina passo a passo sem deixar nehuma dúvida. Recomendo muito !!
- elianereisdcPLUS8 months ago
O Curso é ótimo... as explicaçoes sao de facil entendimento.
- 11 months ago
Muy completo y explicativo.
- 1 year ago
Excelente curso. Muy últil, ella explica muy bien. Accesible con lo materiales.
Ever since she discovered macramé, knots and cords have become part of her daily routine, and even that of her family. She loves this art form for its versatility, which encourages creative exploration as well as playing with different shapes and designs.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Project Preparation
- Functionality of the technique
- Materials and structures
- Create a swatch wall 1
- Create a swatch wall 2
- Create a swatch wall 3
- Sketches of our projects
- U3
The lamps
- Prepare your layer lamp
- Layers lamp: layers and textures
- Prepare your globe lamp
- Globe lamp: chandelier effect
- U4
Finishes and applications
- Finishes and installation
- Other apps
- FP
Final project
- Macramé Lamp Design
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to design and craft custom macramé lamps using various knots, materials, and techniques to create unique, decorative, and functional effects, plus how to install and maintain your pieces in different settings.
No prior experience is needed, though it helps to know basic knots. This course is geared toward intermediate learners and will teach you advanced lamp design and assembly techniques.
You’ll need cotton or jute cords, scissors, a tape measure, lamp frames or hoops, a stand to hang your work, and optionally natural or recycled materials to personalize your designs.
You’ll learn knots like lark’s head, square, spiral, festoon, and magic, along with advanced combinations to create geometric patterns and decorative textures for lamps and wall hangings.
The course covers safe electrical installation methods, socket types, and options for plug-in or fixed wiring, all while considering safety and the lamp’s weight.
Cotton is softer and more uniform, perfect for delicate finishes; jute adds rustic texture and greater durability. The course shows you how to choose and mix materials based on your design and desired effect.
The chandelier effect is created by layering cords and ornamental knots that mimic a cascading look, adding elegance and diffused light. You’ll learn step-by-step techniques to build this style.