A Macrame Hot Air Balloon Lamp... Well, I tried

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love that you do different projects and enjoy your chats. You did great. It's handmade. It's ok if it isn't perfect. You're playlist is keeping me company today.

[@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm]

I think it turned out pretty, especially when you turn the light on. I understand your pain on physics...my husband is always telling me why something won't work "because...physics" or didn't work "physics, dear, physics." I probably should just do it and not tell him first and just learn from my mistakes like you do. I do learn from my mistakes, but I usually prefer to work with patterns myself; I know you don't like them. Admittedly sometimes I read the pattern, look at the example, and then do it my way (usually on sewing, or recipes). I adore your videos.

[@midnightqueen3332]

A bit of a safety note to consider on the "Stabilization" idea to keep it from deforming- I would say that the assessment is correct with adding the downward ropes between rings to keep it from elongating. However, that can bring up a safety hazard. Rope, organic or synthetic, CAN be flammable!!! I would recommend something more like wire, probably the same kind as you are framing it with. This may not be an issue with all bulbs but I also don't think it would be safe to use rope with most lamp types. PSA ended, Hope everyone has a good day!!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's a great point, thank you for bringing that up! Frankly, I'd recommend just using an LED bulb anytime you're making a lamp out of flammable materials at home - it definitely gives me peace of mind!

[@midnightqueen3332]

@@gettheetothestitchery I just wanted to make note of that because not everyone likes or may afford the LEDs, as they can be rather spendy. Though, yes, the LEDs would be safest. Just being aware of the scale, etc and you would be safe with any bulb. Just occurred that any fiber in "Burn" radius of the bulb could be an issue. If your not sure, heat test your bulb by leaving it on a while, maybe test to see at what radius distance your choice cord is safe with your choice of bulb, build your scale from that. Love your work.

[@daalelli]

I'm just around the 3:35 mark and wanted to let you know that there are switches you can purchase to install into the cord that plugs into the wall that moves the switch to where you actually want it. "lamp cord switch" brings up what I'm talking about.

[@alexreith4877]

If anyone else wants to do this, in addition to running straight vertical wires in the center, you may consider forming the frame around an inflatable sphere like a beach ball, you could even do the macrame over the frame on the beach ball then deflate the ball and pull it out before adding the vertical stabilizing wires.

[@saracastlebury3669]

My cat would love if I tried macrame. 😻 I never really knew what it was until your videos & now rabbithole!

[@karengoldie6801]

I admire your tenacity! Love watching your videos.

[@anafbraz]

I love how it all looks, specially the basket! 👏👏👏

[@susanagutierrez7885]

I love the way you teach! You are very franc! We learnt from this.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@fluteykat]

You made a squid body! The balloon part would be an amazing squid lamp! 🦑

[@asashygge]

Yes! Please revisit this idea! I love it so much!!!

[@PreciousMe]

Love the video and I'm always amazed how you can figure out projects without a pattern. Used to macrame all the time. I've made wine bottle holders, hanging chairs and tables, and tons of plant holders and wall hangings (although years ago). When you're making 3D objects, you may have tried using varying-sized metal rings to create the shape of the balloon. This video (and your other macrame ones (I'm binging) has made me want to try it again. Big Hugs.

[@meliB32]

Haha I love the concept the shape is a bit wonky I agree but still an amazing concept and realistic which makes me feel better about my skills or lack there of lol I think even with the funny shape this is awesome!!!! And a pastel colored one would be very pretty for a baby shower or honestly whatever 😍 so glad you did this tfs ♡

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you so much, you're so kind! I can definitely attest that most of my first runs at brand new projects don't end so well, but this is one of the first that I've really wanted to redo with everything I learned. It's always a process!

[@meliB32]

@@gettheetothestitchery you've given me a little bit more confidence to start ♡ I love your channel thank you 😊

[@irenejanky5472]

Sehr schön habe nicht verstanden wie man dieses muster herstellt hast du ein video das langsam dieses muster zeigt danke❤

[@karauhryn]

Thanks for this. It gave me alot of ideas for the way I did mine!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yay! I'm so glad to hear someone else did a [I'm sure far more successful] version of this!

[@kimberlyevans7853]

If you take the basket off and invert the balloon it will look like a cool giant light bulb also. Thinking "outside " the box. Lol

[@ikkoikko9329]

How long are the ropes? and how many arrays are needed to divide? thanks

[@ikkoikko9329]

What are the lengths of the ropes?

[@angelbear_og]

Whoa, watching this August '23, and right after you hollered "Smash that like button!" the like/dislike elements "lit up" with a candy colored border. I replayed it a few times and it did it every time. I checked another video and it did not do that. AI I guess. Very creepy.

[@haticemertturkguven9422]

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