Hand-Dyed Macramé: Create Unique Plant Hangers
A course by Demi Mixon , Textile Artist
Explore colors, shapes, and knotting techniques to create hand-crafted textile wall hangers inspired by nature
Macramé is a meditative practice that allows you to create functional accessories with your own two hands. By combining knots and dye, textile artist Demi Mixon creates vibrant wall hangings and plant hangers filled with color gradients. For her work, she was honored with the 2020 Art Category Etsy Design Award.
In this online course, she takes you step by step through the process of creating a macramé plant hanger. Learn how to design, cut, dye, and knot a striking work of art to decorate your home or workplace. Create with your hands, play with your imagination, and make it all come to life with macramé.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 13 downloads
- 89% positive reviews (19)
- 678 students
- 16 lessons (2h 17m)
- 13 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a macramé wall planter with dyed string.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to explore the world of macramé or would like to learn how to make a wall planter.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
To take this course, you need cotton string, a frame of choice (Demi uses a 10” circular craft hoop), tape, scissors, a plant pot, something to sketch your design, and dyeing materials such as gloves, dye, salt, measuring spoons, and a pot.
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Demi Mixon
A course by Demi Mixon
Demi Mixon is a textile artist from Houston, Texas. Though her background is in geology, and she pursued a Master of Science in the subject at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, Demi first picked up macramé as a hobby before turning it into her career. She began selling her pieces online and in craft markets, which led her to win the 2020 Art Category Etsy Design Award.
She eventually decided to pursue a career in textile and fiber art full time, and started Demi Macramé & Designs, her online store. Demi specializes in contemporary macramé wall hangings and soft sculptures inspired by nature. Her work can be found in local and online exhibitions, as well as around the world in the hospitality industry, galleries, and with private collectors.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials, Tools, and Design
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Materials
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Dyeing 101
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Knotting Foundations
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Design Inspiration
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U3
Starting with the Macramé
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Sketching
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Macramé Blueprint
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Measuring Your String
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It's Dye Time
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Knotting the Wall Planter Base 1
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Knotting the Wall Planter Base 2
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Adding and Shaping the Plant Holder 1
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Adding and Shaping the Plant Holder 2
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U4
Wrapping It Up
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Finishing
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Hanging and Upkeep
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FP
Final project
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Hand-Dyed Macramé: Create Unique Plant Hangers
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annaskalik84
Bardzo ciekawy kurs, pełen praktycznych wskazówek:)
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jaquelinvallejo
Estupendo curso, muy recomendado.
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pagustin007
PlusAmazing great course will recomended.
jussara.gertge
Curso excelente, bastante complexo para mim iniciante mas com certeza será gratificante. Obrigada Demi e Domestika por essa grande oportunidade.
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fatyheleno
Era um dos cursos que me fazia falta.
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