How to macrame a small glass ball or Japanese float, make a stunning macrame float in under 30 minutes.
HOW TO CALCULATE HOW MUCH CORD YOU NEED:
Measure half way around the ball. You will need 6 lengths of 7 times that amount, and 2 lengths of 8 times that amount. You can use the technique the get the correct amount for any size ball or float.
For example, half the ball measurement is 5 inches. You will need 6 lenths of 35 inches, and 2 lengths of 40 inches.
00:00 Supplies needed and how to calculate cord length
00:50 Starting the top of the float, and order of cords
02:25 Starting the net
07:43 Fitting the ball
11:37 Finishing with a gathering knot