Rope Jewelry for Beginners: Make Your Own Necklaces
A course by Beth Pegler , Jewelry Designer and Maker
Learn to make three unique rope accessories using two basic macramé knots, the figure eight and the lark's head, as well as the winding technique
Learn to make three unique rope accessories using two basic macramé knots, the figure eight and the lark's head, as well as the winding technique
Some of the most beautiful accessories you can wear are the ones you make yourself. What started as a hobby for jewelry designer, Beth Pegler, soon became a blossoming business in handmade accessories. Her work has been featured in gallery exhibitions and publications like Mollie Makes and Project Calm.
In this online course, Beth teaches you how to make her three best-selling necklaces. She takes you step by step through the process of creating beautiful macramé knots and transforming them into necklaces with the winding technique. Ready to make bespoke jewelry with your own two hands?
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 18 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (354)
- 11,536 students
- 13 lessons (2h 1m)
- 18 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create three rope accessories using two basic macramé knots (the figure eight and the lark's head), as well as the winding technique.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for DIY lovers, accessory enthusiasts, and jewelry makers who want to explore the world of macramé.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need a needle, embroidery thread, scissors, magnet clasps, tape, glue, a tape measure, and different types of rope. Beth explains which type of rope to look for in the second unit.
Reviews
A course by Beth Pegler
Beth Pegler is a jewelry designer based in Sheffield, UK. She started making and selling textile jewelry in 2015 and now produces two collections a year. She works mainly with metal, rope, and embroidery thread, and uses the age-old art of knot-making to create modern, wearable pieces of jewelry.
Her work has been exhibited in The Scottish Gallery’s 2019 exhibition, Feeling Fabric, and has been featured in magazines including Mollie Makes Social Media, Project Calm, Lionheart and 91 magazine.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Basics for Making Necklaces
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Materials and Tools
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The Figure Eight Knot
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The Larks Head Knot
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The Winding Technique
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U3
Making the Three Necklaces
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The Mood Board
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The Elspeth Necklace
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The Maud Necklace
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Colour Combination Techniques
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The Ann Necklace
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U4
Bigger and Bolder Designs
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Bold Elspeth and Maud Necklace
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Ann Necklace Changes
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FP
Final project
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Rope Jewelry for Beginners: Make Your Own Necklaces
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rossana.citelli
PlusAbbastanza ben, facile da capire.
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alessandraballarini74
PlusHo iniziato ora il corso e già mi appassiona. Brava Beth Pegler!
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ivr.efmonroe
Beth es muy buena maestra, es muy puntual y aprendes lo necesario para hacer tus propios collares. Gracias!!!
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Il corso è molto interessante e ben fatto
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agathecoudures
Cours très clair et bien construit!
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