Macramé - The Color Of Green



Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008

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Macramenia.com

The craft of macram is environmentally compatible. It requires no electricity, chemicals or any harsh products. A lot of people these days are becoming increasingly concerned about buying natural, safe products. Macram is certainly a step in that direction and always has been, especially if you are a plant lover who is interested in various options to display your plants. Macramenia has a variety of hangers for all kinds of plants and pot sizes.

The making of macram is also good for the artist. As I macram, my hand, arm, and shoulder muscles are strengthened. Just as my upper body is strong from the macram crafting, my plant hangers are also strong and stand up to the test of time. I give special care to my "wraps" at the start of my project and at the bottom of the hangers where the precious potted plant will be placed. These wraps give the hanger its strength. I kept a large plant hanger that I crafted in the 1980s that still looks great and holds a big plant without a problem.

When you buy a plant hanger or wall owl hanging, you are obtaining a sturdy, well-crafted, natural product that is also good for the environment. As mentioned, the art requires no electricity, unless the macram is done in the evening. Personally, I like to macram with the natural light of the day. I recently went through a five-day electricity outage on the North Coast of California. This electricity outage did not keep me from the art of macram, which I thoroughly enjoy.

As I have mentioned in other articles, I see that macram is returning to popularity. Its simple, beautiful way to display plants and "back to basics" crafting style are some of the reasons, along with its attractive, natural good looks. There are numerous styles and sizes for practically every taste. At Macramenia, we have used glass beads in some petite hangers for a more evolved look that can match the pot that holds the plant, the blooms of a plant, or even a stained glass sun catcher. Don't forget to be checking my site for the 2008 announcement of my stained glass site. I will have sun catchers to match some of my plant hangers!

Consider macram plant hangers and wall hangings to accent your abode. Add some natural beauty while being eco-friendly at the same time.

After 3 decades of macrame crafting, Susan Foster began her own website, macramenia.com! She also enjoys her house plants, which is why she likes displaying her indoor friends in a manner that is as natural and beautiful as possible. Macrame plant hangers are ideal for accomplishing that. Susan also offers a selection of recommended indoor plant care books along with her Top 10 Indoor Plant Survival Tips eCourse absolutely FREE.

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