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Hemp is the material used (from the very fibrous Hemp plant), and Macrame is type of textile-making (style) using knot-tying instead of weaving or knitting.
So you COULD use hemp fibers to decoratively knot macrame items.
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How do you do macrame?
Macrame involves tying cords or ropes into knots in order to form a specific artistic shape. You can get started by looping your cord around a base, such as a wooden rod or metal ring, and then tying knots in a downward motion from this anchor.
Basic Macrame knots?
The overhand knot, square knot, granny knot, lark's head knot, half hitch, and the clove hitch are all basic knots used for macrame. See the related link(s) below for more information:
How do you make a shamballa style bracelets?
To make the shamballa bracelet have two most commonly used knots are the square knot and the double half hitch. Macrame uses almost exclusively these two knots.
Can hemp jewelry get wet?
Yes hemp can get wet. It will, over time make the pattern of the macrame fade if you wear it often in water, but this binding will make it stronger. It contracts when wet, then expands. So it will feel tighter then loosen as it dries.Water also makes it softer.
Is hemp the same as marijuana?
Hemp Flower plant and marijuana plant both are same species.
What materials can be made from hemp?
In the Arts and Craft's world, many things use hemp, the more well known are rope in various sizes, (from small twine to huge ropes that moor large Ocean going vessels) its used to make rugs, mats, purses, macrame', shades, just to name a few. Hemp comes from a plant in Asia, the stem has the long fibers which we use.
What is the name for the art of knotting cord or string into patterns called?
The craft is called macreme. It has patterns and is made with pins and a board. When done with cords, it is called macrame (there are accent marks over the "e"). When done with thread and bobbins, it is called bobbin lace. Rails (handrails, safety rails) are often covered with cords to privide a better grip. This is usually done using decorative knots. The pointed tool used to tie the knots and the art of knot-tying are both called "Marlinspike".
How do you macrame a plant hanger?
The art of macrame is a form of hand weaving where the yarn or string is wrapped around in a specific pattern. To make a macrame plant hanger, you need to follow the directions in the pattern. Type macrame pattern into your search box and you will find many choices.
How did people make rope out of marjuana?
Marijuana is a form of hemp. People have been making rope from the hemp plant from before the days of recorded history. You take three strands of the stems of the hemp plant and stretch them out. You put the three stems together and put an iron ring around them.You attach each one to the middle of a wheel. Then you spin all three wheels at the same speed in the same direction and it creates a hemp rope. You will need to move the iron ring in the process. The hemp in the marijuana stem is the same as any other hemp.
Where can I find instructions showing how to use macrame to make hammocks?
For detailed instructions on how to use Macrame to make hammocks on your own, pl see these two links: http://www.ehow.com/how_2044345_make-macrame-hammock.html; AND http://www.ehow.com/about_4781222_macrame-hammocks.html
Name for Knotted string craft?
macrame
What is Ornamental work in string called?
Macrame
