subject: Choosing Macrame Cords: Six Important Points to Consider by:Nonye Okota [print this page] When making your choice of macrame cords, it is very crucial to put in to consideration the following;
Composition
Texture
Quantity
Flexibility
Strength
Color
Let's now discuss them one after the other;
Composition: this has to do with the components of the cord. There are various fibers which include the natural and the artificial. The natural cords are got from plants which results in to materials like jute, hemp, etc.We also have leather produced from animal skin. The artificial is mainly made of Polypropylene [nylon] and metal.
Texture: due to the different compositions of macrame cord, the feel of how the material is varies. The texture of a rough cord for a neck piece will definitely be irritating on the skin. Choose cords that suit what you want.
Quantity: the amount of cord you will want to use to a very large extent depends on the project. The yardage of the cords comes in different sizes. If for instance you are macraming a plant hanger, you will need more cords than when macraming a baby's earrings!
Flexibility: the Stiffness of the cord also varies. Macrame cords made from cotton are usually soft and can be used to create different types of macrame products. Nylon and jute cords are also great for macrame hangers.
Strength: when making your choice of cords always do well to consider how strong they are. Nylon, jute and leather cords are strong. You can use them to make fishing bait, wall hangers, chairs; etc.This does not mean that lighter cords for making jewelry are not strong.
Color: Macrame cords are available in different colors. Choose the ones that go well your project. Good choice of colors will always give your work a unique look.
About the author
Nonye Okota invites you to her educative sitehttp://www.macrameplanthanger.blogspot.com to learn more about the art of macrame.When you visit you will get more tips and also avail yourself with different types of macrame cords,macrame plant hangers and many more macrame products.
