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Product description
Waxed polyester thread - Linhasita - 0,5 mm - Gold - Silver (Ouro-Prata)
Linhasita Brazilian waxed thread is made from 2 strands of waxed polyester, wound together to form a 0.5 mm diameter thread. This technique makes it strong, mildew-resistant and washable.
The undeniable advantage of this high-quality silver and gold cord is that the knots you make with it hold!
What to do with waxed cord
Make a macramé bracelet with the spacer of your choice. Finish your bracelet with a Lobster Clasp or sliding knot.
Get inspired by our tutorial to make a micro-macramé bracelet with your Linhasita thread and 925 Sterling Silver diamond beads. More of a gold look? Replace the silver beads with 24K Fine gold plated beads.
Do you prefer earrings? Make a pair of dangling ear rings in micro macramé, by knotting your thread on mounting rings.
What is macramé?
Macramé is an ancestral weaving technique based on the knot, said to have originated with Arab weavers in the 13th century. Derived from the Arabic "Migramah" meaning "embroidered veil".
The technique then spread to Europe.
There are different types of knot in the macramé technique, such as the flat knot or theraised knot.
How do I make micro macramé?
Apart from thread, scissors, time and your hands, you don't need much equipment to get started with micro macramé.
Ready to go? Shall we get started? In our toolbox, we give you the techniques for tying basic macramé knots, so that theart of micro macramé holds no more secrets for you.
Sold in 100-gram spools (approx. 335 meters).
Please note that color may vary according to bath and batch.
