The quality of the macramé cords determines much about its appearance and touch. It is because a good appearance and smooth touch give a professional look. Thus, it is necessary to choose the right cords that will have accurate size, color, and length while selecting the cords. It is not only useful for beginners, but professionals are also highly concerned about such things. Some qualities ensure the top quality of the macramé cord. They are as-
- Composition- First of all, you would want to know what materials the macramé cord is composed of. It is important to know before making any choice as materials decide much about the quality. Macramé artists have been using hemp and jute. These are not easily available in the market, which has influenced the demand for the macramé cords made from satin and nylon. Nylon and satin are man-made fibers.
- Strength- Jute, leather, nylon, and ribbon are quite strong cords.
- Flexibility – The cord should be flexible enough to allow easy bending and curving as per requirements. The embroidery cotton cord is flexible and soft. The examples are – for necklaces and bracelets, experts recommend using thin cords.
- Texture- Some of the textures are not considered good for the skin. Metallic and hemp cords harm the skin. Thus for making jewelry, silk, nylon, cotton, and satin rayon are recommended.
- Thickness – Ensure that they easily get inserted into the buttons, beads, and other embellishments while deciding about the width of the cord. The cords that are above 4mm in thickness might require large decorations. The ideal size for bracelets, necklaces is less than 2mm.
- Length- The cord length is the overall amount of cord required for the project. These cords come in rolls, short or large, so you may decide which suits you more according to the project.
These qualities serve as the basic criteria to select cords to ensure an excellent outcome of the work.
