Macrame - One of the types of decorative and applied art, the basis of which is the tying of the nodules. It is believed that the art of nodule weaving came to Europe in the VIII-IX century from the east, where it was known with deep antiquity. Macrame technique knew in ancient Egypt, Assyria, Peru, China, Ancient Greece and a number of other Eastern states.
Nodules People began to tie, as soon as it appeared from anything - thin strips of skin or fiber plant, young flexible lianas or long thin veins of animals. For millennia, nodule weaving was used to make clothes, mining, even in a nodule letter existed. During the time of sailboards, the sailors have improved knitting nodes (maritime nodes there are more than 4,000) and for many years of swimming turned into art.
The nodes were made of magical importance, used in rites (at the wedding of hands with newlyweds tied with a towel), some nodes were family mystery and was inherited from parents to children. And in our time of the person's life, it often depends on the art of tying a node - this will be confirmed by not only climbers and parachutists.
Needlewomen brought a nodular weaving at the level of sophisticated applied art. The equipment of the macrame make details of the clothing and accessories, decorations and interior items, shoes and souvenirs.
Macrame knots differ in the degree of difficulty. Anyone in our time can purchase a book with Macrame or find relevant information on the Internet, and some nodes remain little-known, because they require a lot of practice their use, it is difficult to perform in memory, without a scheme.
But Macrame has a big advantage - flexibility. It is enough to know the principles of knitting and several common weaving techniques - and you can freely improvise. This bracelet is performed by simple nodes, the technique is direct and inclined brdits with woven beads.
To work, you will need the following materials and tools.
Cords.
The cord can be any chemical composition - cotton, linen, synthetic, mixed. Requirements for a high-quality cord - smooth, well twisted, round in a section, can well delay in the knot and do not dissolve immediately, do not rub hands during long-term work. The "non-circular" cords are also suitable for weaving, but it is more difficult to work with them and the kind of nodules is somewhat different. Choosing a cord thickness for knitting, keep up the size, purpose and desired product texture.
Instruments.
We need sharp scissors, a centimeter tape or a meter line to measure the length of the cord; Knitting hooks of different sizes to pull the cord in some nodes and needles (needle) to dissolve erroneous knots; To secure the cord, there are studs with large round heads - they will not cling to the cord or pushing it through.
Pillow for weaving.
It is needed in order to fix the cords during the execution of flat panels of panels, bags, etc. At first, you can use a small sofa pad (30x30cm), filled with foam rubber, or a backrest of a soft chair or armrest of the chair. In the future, you can purchase a special pad or roller in the needlework store, or do it yourself - turn a piece of plywood or brick foam rubber and tinted with a solid cloth. Professional masters work on inclined pads that are rigidly attached to the table (as meat grinders, for example). The main thing is not to forget in the pillows of the hairpins at the end of work.
Braids beads in Macrame.
In products, the macrame technique are very successfully combined by beads of different sizes and materials, buttons, even nuts.
Beads can be rolled on one or more threads, fixing their position with nodes. Often, the BS will use the bases of the base, and the beads are fixed with work threads. Additionally, the bead can be proper (node frivitis).
I hope these little tips will help you create unique and beautiful products. Old technique Macrame - for ampful needlewomen, neat and persistent. But the products made in the Macrame technique will become a real decoration of your home, a wonderful gift or a unique addition to your clothes.
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