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Feather Challenge Micro Macrame Necklace

It’s week two of the Inspired By Nature Challenge and this week, the spotlight is on feathers and or birds. Who wouldn’t be inspired by the rich hues of peacock feathers. I decided to run with the colors and create a micro macrame focal center piece for my necklace. The rest of this necklace just […]

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Willow Challenge Micro Macrame Mixed Media Necklace

This micro macrame mixed media necklace was really a blast to design. The idea for this creation was sparked by Heather Powers and her Inspired by Nature Jewelry Challenge. Read more about that here. First, let me say this project was an all around challenge because after being a desert dweller all these years, I […]

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My Third Eye Micro Macrame Bracelet

    I really have fun when I get to take an idea from start to finish. This started out with some glass rods and a nifty tool from Jelveh Designs (that little photo above.) Then bend an old beat up mandrel and spin some glass around it to form a lampwork button. Knot some […]

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June ABS Challenge Macrame Necklace

I make this free form style of micro macrame jewelry every once in a while. No pattern in particular. I just let my fingers wander around the cords. This one turned into another micro macrame bezel style pendant with a knotted adjustable length necklace. The pendant measurement is one inch in width by three inches […]

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Portable Buddha Temple Macrame Bracelet

Buddha, don’t leave home without him… you can wear Buddha on your wrist with this micro macrame bracelet. Your own portable temple. Worship as you wear. Peace.

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Armful of Micro Macrame Bracelets

Seriously, I need many arms like one of those Hindu Goddesses to keep up with production of micro macrame bracelets. I admit I am addicted to macrame knotting, making lampwork glass beads and then putting it all together.  Check out the lampwork button bead on the purple bracelet and the blue bead on the end […]

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Macrame Bezel Dragonfly Necklace

As promised, a photo of the micro macrame bezel that I have been working on for some time. I finally figured out how to get it to work and look smooth. The fun part of this technique is working on tying in all the loose cords. The stone, (some type of dyed bone or coral […]

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Om Symbol Macrame Bracelet

For some reason even though it’s industrial grey, I’m liking this macrame Om Symbol bracelet lots.

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Knotting Going On Here

Knotting going on here besides micro macrame bracelets. Working on a micro macrame bezel pendant piece and I’m thrilled to report that I finally wrapped my mind around how to wrap the knots around the anchor wire. I’ve only been trying to figure it out for about half a year. Photo posting to follow at […]

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Micro Macrame Knot Yo Mama’s Way

This isn’t yo mama’s macrame from the 70’s. The updated version consists of using very fine cord for micro macrame knotting. This bracelet features a bright and delicate specialty button for the center piece, with neutral tan cord for the base. I love making these micro macrame bracelets because there are so many options for […]

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