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Macrame Cord

Cotton macrame cord by Pepperell, in 1 mm, 2 mm and 6 mm, plus knotting awls and kumihimo discs and plates for braiding.

Finish cord necklaces with fold-over ends, glue-in end caps sized to the cord, or a sliding knot with no clasp. A knotting awl guides each knot down snug against the bead.

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Macrame Cord

Good to know

  • Pepperell cotton cord comes in natural, black and white, from 1 mm to 6 mm.
  • Hand wash cotton cord cold if needed and air dry it flat.
  • A sliding knot closure works on cord 1 mm and up; cut about twice the finished length.
  • Fold-over ends suit cord up to about 3 mm.
  • A knotting awl guides each overhand knot down to the bead.

Questions & answers

Can I make a cord necklace without a clasp?

Yes, with a sliding knot closure, which works on cord 1 mm and up. Cut the cord about twice the finished length, and glue only the trimmed tails, never the sliding knots.

How do fold-over cord ends work?

Add an optional dab of glue, fold one side of the end over the cord, then the other, and squeeze flat. They suit cord up to about 3 mm, and prong versions grip rattail better.

What is a knotting awl for?

It guides each overhand knot down snug against the bead when you knot between beads on silk or cord. An awl placed in the clasp loop while crimping also keeps the loop from closing too tight.

Ages 16+. Not intended for use by children. Contains small parts that can be a choking hazard.

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