In an effort to decrease screen time and learn something new, my sister and I paid for a six month craft box subscription. The first month's project was making macrame planters.
We associated macrame planters with the 70's, but apparently the craft is making a comeback and it's been a popular home decor item.
The kit came with enough materials to make 2 planters and 2 hangers. It was my first time using paper clay and I didn't like it much because I have past experience with real clay. However, it was still good to give it a try. For the pots, I used an 80's inspired color scheme.
My sister made the planter on the left and I made the one on the right. It was an interesting experience learning macrame. I'd say that it requires a lot of focus and organization to keep track the cords that you are working with. It definitely required close attention to the instructions. We were constantly replaying the online videos to make sure we were doing things correctly. Because I have experience with crochet, I was used to the idea of keeping the tension consistent, which helped. I liked that the cords were thick and sturdy enough for me to untie them if needed to fix a mistake. However, I need to pay closer attention to keeping the cords straight so they don't accidentally get twisted.
Overall, it was an interesting exercise. I enjoyed learning a new craft and might look into other macrame items that I can make such as wall hangings. Looking forward to seeing what the next craft box will bring.
We associated macrame planters with the 70's, but apparently the craft is making a comeback and it's been a popular home decor item.
The kit came with enough materials to make 2 planters and 2 hangers. It was my first time using paper clay and I didn't like it much because I have past experience with real clay. However, it was still good to give it a try. For the pots, I used an 80's inspired color scheme.
My sister made the planter on the left and I made the one on the right. It was an interesting experience learning macrame. I'd say that it requires a lot of focus and organization to keep track the cords that you are working with. It definitely required close attention to the instructions. We were constantly replaying the online videos to make sure we were doing things correctly. Because I have experience with crochet, I was used to the idea of keeping the tension consistent, which helped. I liked that the cords were thick and sturdy enough for me to untie them if needed to fix a mistake. However, I need to pay closer attention to keeping the cords straight so they don't accidentally get twisted.
Overall, it was an interesting exercise. I enjoyed learning a new craft and might look into other macrame items that I can make such as wall hangings. Looking forward to seeing what the next craft box will bring.
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