Dip Dyed Macramé Wall Hanging
An old school craft made popular in the ’70s, macramé is a beautiful art form that is having a major comeback. We’ve created this easy dip-dyed piece with a simple knot anyone can do. Choose a color that compliments your living space and get started!
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Project Instructions
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Step 1
Gather supplies. Measure out cotton cord to the desired length and cut.
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Step 2
Secure the cord to a dowel rod using a larks head knot.
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Step 3
Cover table and prepare dyebath wearing plastic gloves. Fill container with 1.5 gallons of hot water 140ºF or greater. Pour 1/4 cup of dye into the dyebath. Add ½ cup of salt and a squirt of dish detergent. Stir well.
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Step 4
Holding the rope by the dowel rod, dip the rope into the dyebath. To create the wave effect featured here, we dipped the rope at a diagonal angle. Let the rope sit in the dyebath for several minutes or until desired color is achieved.
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Step 5
Optional: Use a paintbrush to clean up the lines and to add more dye if needed. Recommended: Use Rit ColorStay Fixative after dyeing to enhance color, increase color retention and prevent dye from bleeding. Hang in a safe place to dry.
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Items You Will Need
Quantities shown below are recommended
