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These macrame leaf earrings are beautiful craft adults and even teens can make.
These earrings are extra cute and a great accessory for any time of the year.
Boho jewelry is gradually making its way into mainstream jewelry designs.
This is not surprising the boho style will never go out of fashion, period.
But because it is becoming increasingly popular, it can be challenging to find something unique.
Ive tried and while there are some, theyre not exactly budget-friendly.
Believe me, it is not as difficult as it sounds.
Take these macrame earrings, for example.
How to Make Macrame Earrings
Making these beautiful Macrame earrings are easy and take little time.
after you snag the materials, and all you have to do is follow the simple steps below.
Take the bundle of the rope and cut out strings in preparation for the next steps.
Each pair of earrings requires two long strings and 16 short strings.
STEP 1
The first step is to take the long string and fold it in half.
This will be the center string or spine of the earring.
Keep the jump ring handy as we are going to need it for the next step.
It should be on the top of the two loose strings.
STEP 4
Pull the loose strings through the loop.
It should create a head knot.
Now tighten the knot to secure it.
Once the knot is secure, it’s possible for you to move to the next step.
You are going to need two short strings for either side of the spine to make one knot.
STEP 6
Put one of the folded short strings underneath the spine.
STEP 8
Pull the loose ends of the bottom strands all the way through the top loop.
STEP 9
After pulling both sides tightly, you should have a firm knot.
STEP 10
For the next step, change the starting side.
Repeat the steps given above.
Position the first folded strand under the spine.
Thread another doubled strand into its loop.
Pull the loose ends of the lower strands through the loop of the top strand and tighten it.
Keep repeating this until you have enough strands to create the feather shape.
STEP 11
Keep going, working gradually down in size.
After each knot, be sure to push the strands up to tighten them.
Dont leave gaps between two knots as the feather will not be dense enough.
Comb out the strands before you give it a trim.
Dont worry if it isnt too perfect at this point, as it is just a guide.
This not only helps in guiding the shape but also makes it convenient to brush the strands out.
The shorter the strands, the easier it is for you to brush it out.
Push hard into the cording when brushing to untangle the twist.
Start from the top, working your way down.
STEP 14
Repeat the process on both sides, and you should have a basic structure.
You should be able to see each separate thread by now, as shown in the picture below.
This is an additional optional step.
It adds that extra element to make it more unique.
STEP 16
Put the beads through.
Choose the colors of your own choice.
Two beads are enough.
Once the beads are through, cut one more short string to secure the beads.
STEP 17
Tie a thumb knot at the bottom to secure the beads in place.
Tighten the knot to confirm it is secure.
STEP 18
Comb out the last string and now give the final trim.
Be careful while cutting, as this is a challenging part.
How you cut the feather is very important as this determines the final shape.
when you obtain given it the final trim, let it dry for some time.
Thats it you finally have a quirky pair of earrings ready to be a part of your next OOTD!
What Can I Use for Macrame Earrings?
It is best to use natural threads like cotton and silk, but you might also use synthetic ropes.
Go for the ones that are easily available to you.
Try making these earrings in a myriad of colors using different beads to match your style.
you’re able to also create various patterns and sizes as you just.
