Top 5 TOOLS for MACRAME ARTISTS that will make your life easier

[@mareshank9454]

I have a clothing rack with the extendable arms, I use that to measure, and cut the cord. I slide the arm off and insert a dowel to hang the cord on. That way it just rolls off the spool without running around the room.

[@annabaginova01]

That sounds perfect!

[@victoriagrawert]

So happy you mentioned the fabric stiffener! I literally tried my first macrame yesterday and my second attempt was a feather. It worked out really well, except I wondered how you can get the feather to stay in place! Now I know. 😊

[@deliachitts1964]

From qld Australia too hot here for outside gardening so glad I found macrame and you 😊

[@annabaginova01]

It is always so strange to hear from someone in a different season of the year, I can barely remember the summer heat now 😅

[@staceypiercebaker7264]

Thanks for letting us know! I’m sure that was a big decision. Thank you for sharing some of your macrame journey. I will be referring to your videos often. Good luck with your next phase.

[@swapanamurarka2400]

Hi from Mumbai India just want to compliment you for all your macrame but the best part is the way you explain everything so clearly I am happy I found you

[@annabaginova01]

Hello to Mumbai 🙋‍♀️ thank you for the nice comment, I am so happy to hear that. I always try my best with the explanations 🙂 glad to see it’s working

[@Amandaalice09]

Thanks for that . I have the dressmaker’s scissors it’s a game changer . I will get a clothes rack though I haven’t tried wall hangings yet . Just some pot holders and small stuff . Your videos are the best on KZbin . I feel I have a real grasp of macrame now because of you thanks ❤

[@annabaginova01]

That's so nice to hear 😊 If you want to try a wall hanging first before buying the clothes rack there are certainly ways to do that - I was hanging mine from the curtain rods for the first two or three pieces...

[@riyashah2402]

all these tools are really a blessing for every macrame artist. I have used all of them and they work wonders. And also for the clothing stand, I got it custom-made by a welder; it just comes in handy. Thank you so much for sharing this with fellow artists :)

[@christinelee6477]

Hi, what was the process of going about getting a custom made clothing stand like? I wouldn't know where to begin! I'm returning to this video after a month because I still cannot find a clothing stand like the one in the video :( literally spent hours on this

[@annabaginova01]

I have thought about having a clothing stand made as well but it sounds like it would be something quite expensive…

[@christinelee6477]

@@annabaginova01 do you have any recommendations where I can buy a suitable one (aside from the link because it no longer works)? I've been looking everywhere and for hours, and have asked multiple people/places and never get a response.

[@maggiegalea62]

I think you are a ray of sunshine and fabulous ! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome 😊

[@michellesylvestre-d7g]

Love all your teaching , thank you so much 👍

[@meerapadki5604]

Very helpful. I would invest in the clothing rack! Thank You

[@annabaginova01]

Smart choice, I use the clothing rack all the time and it makes things so much easier…

[@clairehainey7046]

I’m so glad I found your channel. You have so many helpful tips.

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you Claire 😊 which one did you like the best from this video?

[@mayrayjulio1]

I love you already ❤️👏 God bless you for your time and tips! Not many people explain the basics like this looking forward to all your video ❤️❤️❤️

[@annabaginova01]

You are so welcome! And thank you for all the nice comments 😊

[@ruthmeow4262]

On the sewing scissors, it is a real hand saver if you get the good ones with a spring so you don't have to open them each cut. Relieves so much stress off the hands.

[@annabaginova01]

That sounds like a great tip! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@cindy1274]

Ty as I'm using a nail on the wall lol. A beginner. But I like the clothes rack idea. I would like one that folds away.

[@annabaginova01]

That would be really nice too but I haven't seen any that would advertise that kind of a feature. I think not many people are after that as they will usually have the clothing rack out more permanently...

[@MrsJaneOfAllTrades]

I use the metal macrame comb from Hobby Lobby and its worked the best for me so far! Metal slides right through and has enough strength to not break. It has two widths so you use the wide one to start and the thin one to finish. Best part, it doesnt damage the cord like a dog brush will.

[@deborahlochhead4087]

going to get clothing rack!!! Thank you!

[@annabaginova01]

I hope you will find it as useful as I do!

[@bohemian-wall-art]

I bought a clothing rack with extendable arms because of your video. I used it for one piece so far but absolutely love it. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@annabaginova01]

The rack is definitely extremely helpful for macrame 😌 I’m glad you have such a good experience with it!

[@Danzelhenry]

Thank you with the list. I need to buy the clothing rack and the brush. Even I’m a beginner I’ve already had a problem with the long flower hanger as it was so long and I didn’t have any hook on the walls which I could’ve keep it and I had to go to our toilet to make it. I’ve brushed my works with normal small comb. I already have a great glue gun as I’m doing a lots of things where I use it and good quality seamstress scissors as I need them when I make clothing stuff.

[@englady]

Very helpful as a new beginner, have glue gun and scissors, thank you for this .

[@annabaginova01]

You are most welcome 😊

[@celestebonfiglio1712]

Thank you once again for such a clear and helpful video. Have you had luck using the stiffening spray on longer fringe? I like to unravel my cords sometimes for a soft wavy fringe. But they like to recoil.

[@annabaginova01]

I use the stiffening spray on shorter fringe - like when I do macrame wreaths or mandalas. There is works like a wonder 🙂 But on longer fringe I usually don't want the stiff look, I want it to be more wavy so I leave it be. I will actually be posting a new video in a few days of a wall hanging that has quite a long fluffy fringe 😌

[@christinerawirih2492]

Thank you will definitely look for the brush 💕

[@annabaginova01]

Hope you will find one that will work for you!

[@ArtyGal]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I just started macrame again and I bought a pair of sissors through your link. I love your creations!!! 🥰

[@annabaginova01]

Wonderful! I hope you will have fun with the re-discovered hobby 😊

[@chantalsaulnier2746]

Thank you for your advice. For now, I’m considering buying a macramé rack. I love all your videos. From Canada, have a great day 🙋‍♀️👍🥰

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you Chantal, it’s great to see you here again 😊 Oh yes, the rack makes a huge difference! What are you usually making?

[@chantalsaulnier2746]

@@annabaginova01 Not much for now. I’m watching a lot of KZbin videos to try to figure out what I like. I’m new at this. I only made two small pièces as gifts for my sister-in-law. I need to look for a rack and order it ASAP cause I need to start a BOHO wall macrame. It looks fun 🤩. I’ll keep you updated. You see ,you don’t know this but my Mom (88 yrs old) died in June 3rd this year and I started watching a lot of macrame videos, yours especially and it helps a lot when I miss her. So thank you 🙏🏻 🙋‍♀️🥰!

[@annabaginova01]

@@chantalsaulnier2746 Oh I am so sorry to hear about your mom 😔 At the same time it’s extremely rewarding to know that my videos can help even a little bit when people are going through such difficult times. That’s more than I could ever imagine. And you are not the first person who has mentioned to me the therapeutic powers of macrame 😌 Yes, I love making the big boho pieces 😍 but they do take a looot of time 😅 well let me know how you are getting on with it 😉

[@FrantiškaLili]

Ou, jsem to ale zabedněná!!! Až při ukázce matného laku jsem si říkala, "že by slečna použila český lak?", to je ale divný...a pak se juknu a vidím "uzlíky" :D Právě podle Vás dělám lustr do ložnice, děkuju za úžasný návod :)

[@annabaginova01]

:D:D Ano, slečna použila český lak. Sem tam občas zmíním, že jsem z České Republiky, ale neupozorňuju na to v každém videu, tak chápu, že to pak občas může překvapit :) Držím palce s lustrem!

[@FrantiškaLili]

@@annabaginova01 :))) No, zatím jsem viděla jen 2 videa a Vašemu jménu jsem v úvodu moc nerozuměla, moc se omlouvám...Zatím mám základ, ale pro mě jako začátrčníka uzlíky děláte rychle, i přes zpomalení záběru nevidím celý pohyb, takže jsem se zastavila...Mám navěšených 88 šňůr (to jsem borec, co? ;) 🙈Dělám macramé poprvé v životě. Je někde ke shlédnutí základ vzoru, který tvoříte na lustru? Dělám tento Váš kus...kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoivfWubi7V6aKM Děkuji, Marky

[@annabaginova01]

Je pravda, že u kousků, které považuji za pokročilejší už jedu docela rychle. Doporučila bych kouknout se na tohle video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJWbdICbgKupi8k Je teda už hodně staré, ale to jsou ty základní uzle, které jsou potřeba. Případně ještě tohle, kde se zaměřuju konkrétně na ten jeden co používám v tom lustru kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZvWp5aubpl_gKc Tak snad to pomůže :)

[@FrantiškaLili]

@@annabaginova01 Děkuji mnohokrát za Váš čas 💖

[@whitecourthometownheroesai9163]

Thank you very much for your tips! I am new to this, please tell what fabric stiffener spray works best. I’m in Canada. Again,love your videos!

[@annabaginova01]

Honestly I have switched to regular hair spray a while back when I ran out of the stiffener I had…it works just as well, you just need to test on a little bit of fringe to make sure it’s not damaging the cords in any way…

[@rachelcunningham6519]

I'm enjoying your videos, find your teaching to be excellent. I would say I can't live without my large needle to thread yarn through beads. I also have a homemade ratchet from the ceiling to adjust height of some work, like a lampshade or handing shelf.

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you Rachel :) What do you like about my style in particular? I am just curious to see what my audience thinks...The needly is a good tip too! I am usually using my tweezers for the beads. A ratchet? I don't know what that is 😅 What does that look like?

[@SerenaKaye]

🖤💚 just starting, thank you for the info

[@kimolson5736]

This was very helpful! Thank you

[@annabaginova01]

Glad I could help!

[@Leiwashere888]

So helpful. Thank you! Xx.

[@annabaginova01]

You are welcome 😊

[@catherinemaniace4240]

I saw in one of your videos a needle type tool. Can you tell me more about that and where to get it? Thank you

[@annabaginova01]

I know I am answering this kinda late so you may have already found this but I have a video all about beads and that's where I talk about that needle more kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWOUlZJ9pauUi6M

[@totuusontuollajossain4152]

Thank you with the list. 🥰 I need to buy the clothing rack and the brush. Even I’m a beginner I’ve already had a problem with the long flower hanger as it was so long and I didn’t have any hook on the walls which I could’ve keep it and I had to go to our toilet to make it. 😅 I’ve brushed my works with normal small comb. I already have a great glue gun as I’m doing a lots of things where I use it and good quality seamstress scissors as I need them when I make clothing stuff.

[@annabaginova01]

Looks like you have lots of great tools already! It's is true that the clothing rack will really help to make things much easier...

[@dingensria4780]

Your video's are great and I have a clothing rack but not the right one I see, so I go to invest in an other one :-)

[@annabaginova01]

Thanks 😊 well but if the rack is working for you then no need to buy a new one of course 😉

[@netannakesler9920]

I use a spring loaded curtain rod between a doorway when making macrame curtains.

[@annabaginova01]

Oh that's a really good way to do that, I imagine the rod takes up very little space when not used....

[@pjaneheil]

Hello, I do agree with ur list you've created,. Becuz wen anyone has a hobby etc, they need the correct tools to make the hobby, craft or project easier to work on. Yes, so I love ur idea for the clothes rack, and I did the research of ur online German Amazon ,. The rack was there. One more small added note,, wen I do a small hand held macrame project, I use a clip board. Wen I was doing macrame jewelry back in the 1970's at craft shows, the clip board kept my work taught as apposed to using T-pins , but each person needs to find wat works for themselves. I love ur vids, they are very useful as a good teaching tool. Your very blessed 🙏, keep up the awesome job ur doing,. God bless 🙏, regards, P.J.

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you for the nice comment P.J. 😊 and also for the tip, I don’t really make small projects but if I do I will remember your advice 😉

[@angelahill-martin1606]

I always like this craft but never could get into it. Do the sell your pie es?

[@annabaginova01]

Well maybe now is a good time to start 😉 I do sell my pieces but I don’t put that much time and effort into it so only a few get sold here and there. If you are asking because you would like to buy one then you can reach out to me either through the email [e-mail] or on my Instagram @uzliky. And if you want to know more about how I make money with macrame I talk about it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWO5pYasg8uheKc

[@janetgriffiths1534]

Thank you for these great tips ! I enjoy watching and learning from your videos !💗💗

[@annabaginova01]

That’s great to hear!

[@LisaCullen]

I see that you responded to one of your followers that you use meat hooks to hang the driftwood to make it easier. I’m just curious to know why they are easier. I was getting ready to purchase the regular S hooks. Can you share why the sharp ones are easier for you, as I’ve seen them on Amazon. Also what size would you recommend. I use to macramé years ago, and now that I’m a retired RN and I’m doing a whole muted/neutral color bohemian living room and bedroom theme. I’m loving your videos. New subscriber 😊

[@annabaginova01]

Hey Nadia, I know this may not be relevant anymore but I like the pointy ends because if I am taking my piece off the rack and then back on again it's really easy to slide the pointy ends in between the cords if they are a bit tight. But I haven't tried using any other S hooks so maybe any S hook would work just as well...

[@33cadbury]

What do people who are left handed do to making it easier when it comes to trimming the chord. At the moment I am working on doing feathers when it comes to trimming it I find it hard because I’m left handed.

[@salamzoubi6234]

Hi .... I am always witching your viedio and it's really helpful for my macrame project winch is at the first level. I bought mostly 90% of the materal to start macrame project. I hope it will succeed. Thanks for your advices and viedio shows Welcome to Jordan

[@annabaginova01]

Hi Salam, that's wonderful! I am crossing my fingers for you that your first macrame project works out 🤞 And if it doesn't just keep trying, macrame is a skill that needs some time and patience to learn 😉

[@christinelee6477]

The clothing rack in the link you provided is sold out.. I've tried looking for a similar one (single bar at the bottom, adjustable height) but cannot find one...

[@annabaginova01]

Have you had any luck yet? I wasn’t able to find a good alternative either…

[@christinelee6477]

@@annabaginova01 Sadly, I have not. I have one that is only height adjustable until I can replace it with one that is height+width adjustable

[@priyajolly8593]

The rack surely is feasible..ty again

[@annabaginova01]

It is a really great help that one!

[@nicolecapote1724]

Does anyone have a suggestion or maybe even a hack for hanging pieces while working on them besides the clothing rack? Macrame is a hobby for me, creating pieces for my home as I need them, so a clothing rack is a bit of an overkill in my case . At the moment I am working on a pendant lampshade and am struggling with a place to hang a hoop horizontally. TIA for any suggestions! 😊

[@annabaginova01]

So for wall hangings before I got the clothing rack I used a hanger that I would hang on a curtain rod and then on the hanger I would attach the dowel with some string. For chandeliers I always use a tyre rack (you can check it out in one of my chandelier videos) so maybe you have one of those at home...?

[@deborahlight8779]

Hi there in brand new to macrame, havnt even started a project yet but I love your videos, you explain everything beautifully, I hope once I start I can actually do it🤣. I’m in the Uk, where do you buy your dowels from? Would you recommend Amazon for cord? Or if anyone from the Uk could let me know. Do you have videos on smaller projects like leaves and keychains I couldn’t see any ? Thanks x

[@annabaginova01]

I am sure you will be able to! 😊 As for the supplies I get everything from a local reseller but the cords are by the brand Bobbiny which I believe are also sold on Amazon UK. With the dowels I find that Amazon usually has them in really big bunches like 10+ dowels of the same size but I have seen them sold separately too....And for the smaller projects I have only a few, here are two super simple keychains kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIW3qZ1sds1naZo, earrings kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJzEmoGOg7OmkJo and two small easy wall hangings kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp3KfJpvZrSdr7c, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoWalp6BgLuVgbc I hope you will give one of them a try 😉

[@deborahlight8779]

@@annabaginova01 Thankyou so much Anna x

[@Ashley10600]

You are so helpful and talented! I may have missed it in the comments but did you mention where you get the hooks that hang from the clothes rack that hold the dowel rod? Thank you in advance ❤️

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you! 😊 I got those from a local re-seller, but I actually found them as meathooks so they have those sharp ends on one side which I found really helpful.

[@patriciahanson2570]

What size s hooks do you have?....I can't seem to find ones that are large enough!

[@annabaginova01]

I will repost my answer from another comment here: I actually bought meathooks (kinda gross, I know) because I couldn't find bigger S-hooks either. I have all kinds of sizes,between 10 - 20 cm

[@JaneHall-s5g]

How do you clean macrame with yellowing?

[@annabaginova01]

I don’t know that you can…I’ve had this happen to me once or twice and I never managed to get it off.

[@janetgriffiths1534]

Thank you for these helpful tips ,I enjoy watching your videos to make macrame easier to work on !❤️

[@annabaginova01]

I am so glad to hear that! Thank you for the comment

[@sandratehrani1480]

I have the brush, spray, scissors, glue gun and a small rack because I'm a beginner and I am starting with small pieces.

[@bohemian-wall-art]

What S hooks are you using and where did you get them? Yours are larger for hanging a larger dowel

[@annabaginova01]

So this might be a bit weird but I am actually using meat hooks...I found those in many more sizes than regular S hooks and I do appreciate the pointy ends especially if my cords are really tight at the top and I need to squeeze the hook through. Here are some on Amazon that look quite similar to mine amzn.to/3GR9acd

[@karennickerson8781]

What kind of chandelier? Can you show what you are talking about please. Lots of great tips! Do you use low melt, or hot melt glue in the glue gun?

[@annabaginova01]

Can you please let me know the time of the video that you are asking about? I don’t remember when I was talking about a chandelier…I use a hot melt glue gun 😉

[@joshireena1903]

Mem plz share video of jute material wall hanging piece

[@annabaginova01]

I will definitely share here if I ever make one but jute is not the best material to work with so I will have to see…

[@Lindabraggketovore]

Just getting started.

[@annabaginova01]

And how is it going so far? 🙂

[@milnovecientosparaguay8417]

Gracias!!!!!! Muy útil!

[@annabaginova01]

Thank you!

[@juliamorrison2866]

I live in New Zealand and have been unsuccessfully trying to find fabric stiffener spray. Could you please tell me the name of the one you use and/or where I can purchase it? Amazon may not ship it to NZ but maybe there is another supplier? Thanks :)

[@annabaginova01]

I actually switched to a regular hairspray a few months ago. I ran out of the fabric stiffener spray (it was a Czech brand) and I thought I would see if the hairspray works…and I think it does 🙂 so find one that is strong enough, test it on a piece of cord and you should be good 😉

[@juliamorrison2866]

@@annabaginova01 Thank you, that's a great idea! Really appreciate your help :)

[@cindy1274]

For sure I need the clothes rack and good scissors

[@annabaginova01]

Those are definitely good to have if you do macrame regularly 😉

[@anickdadson5697]

Hello, thank you for your video :) Can you please give me more info in your working clothes rack? I’ve been looking everywhere to find one just like yours that extends vertically but have no luck finding. If you can give me the link for that one or give me the brand and where you purchased it, it would be amazing 😊 I’m not looking for the one with plastic joints, I’m looking for the 1st one we see on this video, the one your working on specifically. Thank you a million times 😘

[@annabaginova01]

Hi Anick, I've had that one for a couple years now and I unfortunately don't remember where I got it from 😔. I was able to find the exact same one on the German Amazon though amzn.to/3DJDPoN. I am not sure where you are from and if you would be able to order it from there but maybe it will help you to find it elsewhere.

[@janebeers887]

I love your videos and tips. One question, is Adhesive spray as good as fabric stiffener?

[@annabaginova01]

That's great! 😊 I don't have any experience with adhesive spray but like with any spray I would say test it out on a small piece of fringe separate from your project and you will see...

[@aasthasuri8620]

Which brand of spray

[@annabaginova01]

Since publishing this video I have moved on to using just regular hairspray, any brand will do I think as long as it's strong enough.

[@ashleytilley8997]

Your storage rack looks like the one i have and the top bar does extend, there are tabs on the ends that move and the bar extends out. Maybe yours does

[@annabaginova01]

Hmm, I looked at it again after reading your comment but unfortunately they don't, the black plastic at the ends is a solid piece. But it's okay, it's not critical that the bars don't extend out...Thank you for your comment 😉

[@TxgrlnGa]

Hi Anna! 🤗 just a question. Have you ever dyed your own macrame cord?

[@annabaginova01]

Hey Lisa, I have not but it is definitely on my list to try! Have you tried it?

[@TxgrlnGa]

@@annabaginova01 no, not cord. I do my own fabric for crossstitch tho.

[@annabaginova01]

@@TxgrlnGa oh, that sounds really interesting too! Well if you would have any tips that you think could be helpful for dying cord I’m all ears 😁

[@TxgrlnGa]

@@annabaginova01 next time I dye fabric, I’ll do a test in cord and let you know

[@annabaginova01]

@@TxgrlnGa Awesome! 😊

[@Noniinthebush]

Hi from Australia. Thank you so much for your brilliant videos and easy to understand instructions. I’ve been trying to work out your accent 🤔

[@annabaginova01]

I'm glad you like them! 😊 Well I am from the Czech Republic but I've spent some time in the US so that might explain the mix...

[@Noniinthebush]

@@annabaginova01 Arh yes that will explain it ha ha. I thought you might be Canadian or something. What ever it is, it’s a nice accent and it makes your tutorials more interesting :) thanks again from Australia 🇦🇺

[@angelitajackson4893]

I do not see your supply list in the comments. Did I misunderstand?

[@annabaginova01]

You might need to click on "show more" to expend the entire description section where you will find that list of tools 😉

[@GoyoMerkier]

THERE IS POSIBLE TO USE INSTEAD OF A STIFENER LACA FOR HAIR

[@annabaginova01]

Right, that's definitely an option too, you just always need to be careful that whatever you are using doesn't damage the cords.

[@kimbercole2438]

Rack, scissors glue gun BRUSH!

[@annabaginova01]

You got it 😉

[@anwar5111980]

Please open translations for Arabic

[@annabaginova01]

I want to add more subtitles eventually once I can spare the money...

[@anwar5111980]

@@annabaginova01 Thank you very much for your interest, and I wish God's abundant sustenance for you

[@Protivogunzzz93]

Анна, вы русская? Ваше имя и фамилия.. Вы свободно говорите на двух языках? :)

[@annabaginova01]

I am Czech 😉 So Czech is my native language and if you consider my English fluent then I guess I am fluent in two languages 😌

[@elciamariarojasriveros7335]

No

[@annabaginova01]

I am not sure what to respond here...