3D Macramé Sculptures: Design and Create Fiber Art Characters
A course by String Theories Fiber Design , 3D Macrame Sculptural Artist
Joined September 2021
Discover unique techniques to design and create your own whimsical 3D macrame characters.
Joined September 2021
‘I am most inspired by challenging designs and pushing the boundaries of what you can do with fiber.’
An engineer by trade, Mikaela Szumigraj stumbled upon macramé one winter in search of a hobby to fill her free time. Using her technical background, Mikaela crafts truly unique and whimsical 3D sculptures out of rope. Through her studio, String Theories Fiber Design, she creates everything from macramé kits to wall hangings and soft figures.
In this online course, Mikaela takes you through the process of making a 3D sculpture out of macramé. You can make whatever you please, perhaps a whale, a bird, or even a penguin. She takes you through all the knotting techniques, teaches you to choose the right materials and measure them correctly, and finally how to put it all together.
To learn more with Mikaela, check out her other Domestika course, 3D Macramé for Botanical Wall Hanging.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 13 downloads
- 42 students
- 17 lessons (2h 29m)
- 13 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
A 3D fiber sculpture of a character.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in advanced macrame techniques.
Requirements and materials
You’ll need both straight and curved-tip scissors, a crochet hook, rope, measuring tape, a corkboard with pins, a sketchpad, and graphing paper.
String Theories Fiber Design
A course by String Theories Fiber Design
Mikaela Szumigraj is a 3D macrame artist specializing in realistic fiber sculptures from Halifax, Canada. An aerospace engineer by trade, she brings her technical expertise to the world of macrame. Her background has inspired her to create unique 3D design techniques and aided her sense of spatial awareness.
She first began producing on a small scale in 2017, and gained a lot of attention on Instagram during the pandemic. Mikaela now sells her creations via her online shop in the form of macramé kits, wall hangings, basket weavings, soft sculptures, and more. She also has her own studio, String Theories Fiber Design. Over the last few years, she has dedicated her time to developing a technique for creating macramé leaves and vines on driftwood, which she continues to share with her many followers on Instagram.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation Stage
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Understanding Macrame Materials
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Learning the Knots
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Advanced Techniques for 3D Macrame
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Calculating Lengths
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Sketching the Design
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U3
Project Creation
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The Elements 1
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The Elements 2
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Starting the Body
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Adding the Face and the Wings 1
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Adding the Face and the Wings 2
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Finishing the Piece 1
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Finishing the Piece 2
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U4
Bonus tips and tricks
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Other Applications
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Photographing Your Piece
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Tips for Your Finished Work
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FP
Final project
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3D Macramé Sculptural Design
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