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Hemp Jewelry 2.0
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Hemp Jewelry 2.0

A Quick Guide on How to Make Hemp Macrame Jewelry
Created byHowExpert
Last updated 9/2020
English

What you'll learn

  • Hemp Jewelry

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 30m total length

  • Welcome0:11

    Explore a quick guide to making hemp macrame jewelry, taught by how expert press and Robin McCombe.

  • Part 1: Why You Should Use Hemp for Jewelry12:01

    Discover why hemp fiber makes durable, eco-friendly jewelry, explore hemp's rich history and versatile uses, and learn how hemp jewelry supports sustainable agriculture and the environment.

  • Part 2: How to Care for Hemp Jewelry5:21

    Discover how to care for hemp jewelry by preventing moisture and sun exposure, cleaning gently, air drying, and repairing frayed knots to preserve shape and color.

  • Part 3: Where Can You Buy Good Hemp?8:05

    Learn where to buy good hemp—from craft stores and online retailers like Amazon and eBay—to compare thickness in millimeters and texture, and avoid online disappointment.

  • Part 4: How to Start Your Project15:12

    Plan and start your hemp jewelry project by designing a clear plan, measuring lengths accurately, and using beads, knots, and a jewelry planning board to layout adornments.

  • Part 5: Knots24:24

    Master hemp jewelry knots from square and spiral basics to advanced Josephine, fishbone, butterfly, dragonfly, and half hitch techniques for unique, well‑formed pieces.

  • Part 6: Throw on Some Beads4:14

    Thread beads onto the middle strands to center the knot, and place beads on outer strands for symmetry; if a bead won’t fit, widen it or use thinner thread.

  • Part 7: How to Add Buttons to Your Piece3:04

    Learn to add buttons to hemp jewelry using two-hole and four-hole buttons with criss-cross and square knots. Flatten the hem for a neat finish and adorn with shells or coins.

  • Part 8: How to Finish Your Jewelry2:54

    Finish your hemp jewelry by securely closing the end with a tight overhand knot through the starting loop or a bead, then seal with glue to prevent unraveling.

  • Part 9: Some Creative Jewelry Ideas2:02

    Discover creative hemp jewelry ideas with spiral and square knots, beads, feathers, and locket centers in vibrant color combos like orange, purple, and blue.

  • Part 10: What to Do when things Go Wrong2:26

    Embrace hemp jewelry's forgiving nature and repair with a new thread, square knots, and glue when you run out or break a thread, or undo wrong knots.

  • Part 11: It Doesn’t Stop Here9:46

    Explore hemp jewelry possibilities beyond earrings, from garters and anklets to charms and rings. Learn knotting basics, product presentation, and online selling strategies.

  • About0:49

    Robin McCombe shares a lifelong journey crafting hemp jewelry. She invented hemp earrings and wedding garters, built an Etsy shop, and taught basic hemp jewelry techniques at a community college.

Requirements

  • No

Description

Welcome to the wonderful world of hemp jewelry making! If you are a crafter, you will absolutely love making hemp jewelry. It is an easy yet intricate way to create beautiful jewelry that you can sell or give as gifts.


Here is what you will learn in this 101 guide to hemp:

• What hemp is and why it is such a great material to use.

• How to care for hemp jewelry.

• How to plan a hemp project.

• How to start a hemp project.

• Square knots.

• Spiral knots.

• Alternating square knots.

• Fishbone knots.

• Half-hitch knots.

• Josephine knots.

• Vertical Lark’s Head knots.

• Alternating Lark’s Head knots.

• How to close your project off.

• How to add beads.

• How to add buttons.

• Some great project ideas and places to search for inspiration.

So if you want to get into this great craft, you should pick up this course and start practicing now. All you need is some hemp cord, some scissors, this course, a few beads, and some inspiration and determination to make lovely jewelry. You will find it easy to make hemp as long as you have fun with it. There is no need to stress or be perfect. Instead, just enjoy it and make a hobby out of it. Maybe you will even be able to make some extra cash through this hobby if you so desire.

About the Expert

Robyn McComb has been making hemp jewelry since she was eleven years old. After her first macramé bracelet, she was hooked. Since learning the unique craft of knotting hemp jewelry, Robyn has undertaken a lifelong journey of learning new knots and experimenting with new styles of jewelry. When she was twenty, she invented hemp earrings and hemp wedding garters after realizing that she never saw them for sale anywhere. She also experiments with seed beading and making hemp clothes. She has sold jewelry in stores and has created her own online Etsy business, Robyn’s Nest Creations. She has also taught basic hemp jewelry making techniques at her local community college. This is her first course on the topic.

Who this course is for:

  • Students who are interested at Hemp Jewelry

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