How Do You Make A Hemp Necklace With Beads?
You could string beads on a piece of hemp the same as you would with any other stringing material (thread or wire) to create a necklace. However, incorporating macramé knots into your design will make your beaded hemp necklace much more interesting. The half knot and square knot work well with beads and can be used to make a 16- to 17-inch choker-style necklace that sits at the base of the neck. Cut two 100- to 150-inch lengths of hemp string for the outside strands and one 25-inch length of hemp for the center strand. The rule of thumb is for the outside (knotting) strands to be approximately five times as long as the middle (filler) strand so you don’t run out of string. The middle strand should be a few inches longer than the length of necklace you want to make. Hold the three hemp strands together and tie an overhand knot at the top to hold them together. Push your pin through the knot and pin the knot to the top of the cardboard. The cardboard will hold your work in place while yo
