Hippie Hemp

make hemp jewelry as a subject seems to have more than its fair share of expired and non-existent pages, and websites that are garbage a lot of links generated by computer. I waded into the quagmire that is the manufacture of hemp jewelry on the net and found some gems.

Whether you are new to jewelry and hemp are addicted to making hemp jewelry, you will find these websites useful. Here is my list of favorites hemp
jewelry making sites, with a caveat or two.

1. How-to-Make-Jewelry.com: http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com
I am part of this site because it is mine! This site is not on the list only as a shameless plug if. There are diagrams and clear instructions for basic knots, as well as information useful for beginners. The spiral with no collar and bracelet ceramic Raindrop are easy to follow and do it quickly.

2. Handcrafted by Elaine http://www.elainecraft.com/instructions/instructions.html
Handcrafted by Elaine macramed Nice jewelry site with illustrations macrame knotting techniques. There are many pictures of the artist's work on the site so it is a good place to look for inspiration.

3. Beadage.net: http://www.beadage.net/hemp/index.shtml
This well-designed site has clear instructions for basic knots. There are no project templates on this site, but there are links to other resources to make hemp jewelry.

4. Essortment hemp article http://wv.essortment.com/hempmacramej_rnsn.htm
This link takes you to a well-written article on how to start making your own hemp jewelry, you'll need, where to get the basic ideas of where to find models and how to sell your work.

5. MakingFriends.com a free model to a butterfly macrame here: http://www.makingfriends.com/macrame_butterfly.htm

6. Hippies Creations http://www.hippiescreations.com/
I really like this site for its beautiful examples of knotted jewelry made with a variety of different fibers. Great Eye Candy that can help boost your creativity.

7. About.com: jewelry: http://jewelrymaking.about.com
I hesitate to include this site but I felt I could not really ignore because it is always on the first page of the jewelry manufacturing research. Although there are patterns and instructions here, they are not really the greatest. The projects are simple and easy to follow, but if you're looking for knotting instructions or innovative concepts, you will be disappointed on this site. The library macrame knot is rare and has only one photo of each node finite rather than step by step instructions with diagrams.

8. How to Tuesday Macrame bracelet video on YouTube: http://www.how-to-make-jewelry.com/hemp-bracelet-video.html
If you want to see hemp jewelry making in action, watch this video of a woman making a hemp bracelet. The real "do" is accelerated if the video is not long and tedious, as many how-to videos are.

9. All information on jewelry making, textile Section: http://jewelrymaking.allinfoabout.com/subjects/textiles.html
This site is definitely one you want to check to make hemp jewelry. A couple of beautiful projects, diagrams and instructions for basic knotting, and some good advice. The draft collar bone fish is my favorite project on this site.

10. Handcrafted Designs hemp http://www.handcraftedhempdesigns.citymax.com/Size_Care_Hemp_Jewelry.html
No free models here, but this article on maintaining your hemp jewelry is a good person. This is a good place to look for design inspiration too hippie.

Important note about the designs on websites without free patterns: All the work yourself.