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
What's included in this course?
Begin the course by getting to know Demi, creator of Demi Macramé & Designs, and your teacher for this course. She shares the creative journey that led her to the world of macramé. Hear about her influences and her sources of inspiration.
Get an overview of the materials needed to create your macramé wall planter, from the yarn to the different tools. Demi then covers the basics of dyeing various types of materials and how to create a gradient or ombré string. Learn how to make the clove hitch knot before deciding on the shape and color.
With your design in mind, sketch out what you want your wall planter to look like. Demi demonstrates how to create a macramé blueprint to help guide each step, as well as how to measure how much string you need. Then it’s time to dye your string and create transitional color gradients and ombrés. Once your string is ready, Demi guides you through knotting the base of the wall planter and giving it shape.
See how to finish your wall planter by trimming the sides, fluffing the piece up, and adding your plant. Wrap up the course by hearing Demi’s tips on how to maintain the piece over time.
- 90% positive reviews (20)
- 714 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 · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- 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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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational techniques in macramé, textile art, and color design. No prior experience is required.
You’ll need cotton string or cord, Rit dye, a latch hook tool, a plant pot, scissors, tape, and basic dyeing equipment. The course provides guidance on material selection and alternatives.
You’ll learn how to design, dye, and assemble macramé wall planters, create custom color palettes, use inspiration from art, poetry, and nature, and apply key knotting techniques like the clove hitch.
Absolutely. This course guides you step-by-step from choosing materials to finishing a macramé wall planter, making it accessible even if you’re completely new to textile art.
The course explains how to select cotton cord, choose string diameters, and pick dye types suitable for beginners, ensuring both ease of use and great results.
Yes, you’ll get detailed tutorials on dyeing cotton string, mixing dyes for gradients, using mordants, and ensuring colorfastness for vibrant, lasting results.
Yes, the course covers sketching, planning, and constructing your own unique macramé wall planter, including color placement, knot patterns, and attaching the planter.
excelente, hasta ahora tuve el tiempo para iniciar mi proyecto para mis plantas. Ya tengo el material, ahora a iniciar.
Bardzo ciekawy kurs, pełen praktycznych wskazówek:)
Estupendo curso, muy recomendado.
Amazing great course will recomended.
Curso excelente, bastante complexo para mim iniciante mas com certeza será gratificante. Obrigada Demi e Domestika por essa grande oportunidade.