Types of Cords Flashcards
tools and materials for macrame
- pair of scissor
- various sizes of pins
- cord or string
- rings or rods
- wooden dowel
Macrame Tools
- Macrame Board
- Pins
- Macrame rod or rings
Is where you do the knotting. can be padded clipboard corkboard, piece of polyurethane or square cardboard that is rubber banded together
Macrame Board
ideally be T-Pins that can hold thicker cord
Pins
used to support or hold the cord while knotting
Macrame rod or rings
good for beginners to practice knotting
ordinary white string
- simple cord type which is soft and easy to work with.
- works well for small and delicate work
Cotton crochet
- makes use of strong cords in variety colors.
- its cord type are strong and difficult to untie
Embroidery floss
this is a strong natural fabric and durable for clothing
Hemp or Abaca
it is strong durable, available in various sizes.
polypropylene or plastic
it lends a satin feel to the crafted object
Rattail
flat-ribbed satin cord used for trimming
Soutache
mostly used in creating crisp knots. slightly firm and it can hold well
Waxed linen
used in macrame jewelry. best choice for wire is copper
Wire