July 15, 2024

Tutorial-Rustic-Lace-Pendant

Video Premier is Monday June 17 at 11am EST

In this comprehensive video tutorial, Danielle Wickes expertly guides viewers through each intricate step of crafting the Rustic Lace macrame pendant, a meticulously designed pattern by Marta Jewelry exclusively for John Bead.

Over the course of 2 ½ hours, this educational journey offers a detailed exploration of macrame techniques, ensuring thorough understanding and proficiency in recreating this stunning piece of jewelry.

Wickes’ patient and thorough instruction not only demystifies the process but also empowers enthusiasts to engage deeply with the art of macrame, transforming simple materials into exquisite wearable art. Whether you’re a novice eager to delve into the world of macrame or a seasoned crafter seeking to enhance your skills, this tutorial promises a fulfilling and enriching learning experience.

Recorded workshop will be available on our YouTube page Monday June 17, 2024

You can find more from Marta Jewelry here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/martajewelry

 

You can jump ahead to the different pattern steps with these time stamps:

0:0 Introduction, Set-up, and Steps 1 through 28

55:14 Begin Making the Lace, Steps 29 through 44

1:29:29 Here we repeat steps 29 through 44, Making the Lace, on the right side

1:48:47 Bringing it all together – Steps 45 through 74

Here is a link to the beginner macrame project Danielle mentions in the video.

About the instructor:

Danielle Wickes continues to bring her expertise to the forefront of beadwork and jewelry crafting for John Bead. Her specialization spans various techniques including seed beadwork, bead-weaving, and looming. Danielle’s creative pursuits extend into crafting hand-knotted mala and yoga jewelry, as well as designing crochet pieces and jewelry crafted from leather and wire. Her passion for intricate designs and meticulous craftsmanship is evident in her work, making her a respected and award winning figure in the beading community.

You can explore more of Danielle’s work and insights on her Instagram profile linked here.

 

In the video, Danielle is working with 1mm wax cord from John Bead. You can find this cord available here:

Cotton Wax Cord

https://amzn.to/4c4wamx – Wax Cord Amazon CA

https://amzn.to/3R97y3I – Wax Cord Amazon US

Danielle is using beads from the John Bead Travertine and Czech Rola beads collections.

You can find the beads here:

Preciosa Ornela Rola Beads

https://amzn.to/4c1bZ8W – Rola Beads CA

https://amzn.to/3VB3jAZ – Rola Beads US

32/0 Czech Beads

https://amzn.to/3KrMi5y – Preciosa 32/0 CA

https://amzn.to/3V5kKIo – Preciosa 32/0 USWood Bead Strand Featured can be found in this collection:

Wooden Bead Strand (Product number 28610000-10)

https://amzn.to/3wZQxm0 – Wooden Bead Strands CA

https://amzn.to/4aDX4AB – Wooden Bead Strands US