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How to create a macramé ornament

A macrame decoration on a Christmas tree

Overview

Upgrade your Christmas tree with a fresh, D.I.Y. macramé ornaments. All you need is a set of beads, cotton cord and basic D.I.Y. tools to create a personalised set of Christmas ornaments that you can use year after year.

Steps

1

Choose your ornament style

Christmas ornaments can come in a wide variety of shapes. We’ve gone with a circle, but you can choose a star, a tree, or whatever you like.

Macrame decorations on a board

2

Cut the length of wire and feed the beads through

Cut a length of wire using your pliers. Bend one end of the wire and thread the beads through.
Green Bunnings hammer
Tip: You can use a mix of large and small beads if you wish.
A Bunnings Team Member holding a roll of wire

3

Create the shape

Once the beads are on, bend the wire to create your desired shape and secure the end by twisting and clamping the wire together using pliers. 
A person holding a piece of wire with wooden pieces on it

4

Add macramé cord

Cut small lengths of the macramé cord and tie knots in between beads. Repeat until the entire circle is complete.

A person attaching cord to a macrame decoration

5

Create a hook

We need to create a hook so that we can hang the ornament. Cut a larger length of cord, thread it through the circle and tie a knot at the end to create the hook.

A Bunnings Team Member holding a cord on a macrame decoration

6

Fray the end of the macramé cord

To finish, trim the cord to your desired length and then fray the ends to make it look pretty.

A person holding a macrame decoration

7

Ready to start creating some Christmas decorations?

Check out our range of craft products to create more Christmas decorations.

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.