Samra Knots Macramé Toolkit
This is a curated list of the cords, tools, hardware, paints, and packaging I personally use in my tutorials and handmade pieces. If you’ve ever watched a video and wondered, “Which cord is that?” or “What comb does she use for the fringe?” — you’ll find it here.
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Cords
These are the cords I use most often in my macramé projects, from coasters and keychains to wall hangings and ornaments.
3mm 3-Ply Macramé Cord (100m) – Bobbiny
Soft, structured twisted cord, perfect for coasters, keychains, and textured knots.
https://bobbinycords.co.uk/collections/regular-3mm-3-ply?aff=73mm Single Twist Cotton Cord (200m)
Beautiful for soft fringes, boho textures, and beginner-friendly projects.
https://amzn.to/4oMtT58
Beads
I use these wooden beads for faces, decorative details, and accents on keychains, diffusers, and ornaments.
Round Beads – 12mm
https://amzn.to/44kCnt9Round Beads – 18mm
https://amzn.to/4q63fWLHexagon Beads – 18mm
https://amzn.to/3WyNpGC
Rings & Dowels
For wall hangings, mini ornaments, and structural pieces.
Dowel Rods (10mm / 80cm)
https://amzn.to/46R1UvKWooden Rings – 40mm
https://amzn.to/46LHzb2Wooden Rings – 50mm
https://amzn.to/3WBAHHa
Keychain & Charms
Swivel clasps and charms I use for keychains, bag charms, and small accessories.
Swivel Clasps – D Shape
https://amzn.to/3KPPmfASwivel Clasps – Oval Shape
https://amzn.to/3KANh7nSwivel Buckles – Heart Shape
https://amzn.to/4iQdMlZLobster Clasps
https://amzn.to/4pYd3CeWooden Love Heart Shapes (Charms) - 20mm
https://amzn.to/4iNJa4i
Tools
These are the tools I reach for every day when I’m making macramé: for cutting, measuring, brushing out fringe, and shaping pieces.
Fringe Comb / Cord Brush (metal + wooden handle)
https://amzn.to/3MR6nXoFabric Scissors
https://amzn.to/4pwSP21Measuring Tape
https://amzn.to/4q0zPsrRotary Cutter
https://amzn.to/4rVwjBuCutting Mat
https://amzn.to/3XNFnukGlue Gun
https://amzn.to/4rR9UVSAluminium Craft Wire (for shaping details and structure)
https://amzn.to/4ag0XiFMasking Tape (for securing cords while you knot)
https://amzn.to/3KT9RrWLint Roller (for cleaning lint and fluff from cords and backdrops)
https://amzn.to/454rDzdBead Needle (for threading beads onto cords)
https://amzn.to/48H38dXCrochet Hooks
https://amzn.to/44Px19mMini Long Nose Plier (for hardware and wire work)
https://amzn.to/3KO8SJrMacramé Project Board (with Pins) - Great for holding patterns in place while you knot.
https://amzn.to/4a51aFb
Painting Supplies
I use these to add painted details to coasters, keychains, and jute/macramé pieces.
Posca PC-1MR Ultra Fine Paint Pens (0.7mm)
For fine details and faces on beads.
https://amzn.to/48v1Qm6Posca PC-3M Acrylic Paint Pens (0.9mm–1.3mm)
Slightly thicker pens for borders and shapes.
https://amzn.to/4rHUzH0Acrylic Paint Set
https://amzn.to/4oO17kOFabric Medium (to mix with acrylic paint for macramé and textiles)
https://amzn.to/3MsOOgoDetail Brush Set
https://amzn.to/3MrV8op
Packaging
These are the packaging elements I use for my orders and market stalls.
Brown Kraft Paper Roll (500mm x 20m)
https://amzn.to/4a4JDgmSatin Ribbons
https://amzn.to/3ModaIdTissue Paper
https://amzn.to/4pqkCB0Thank-You Stickers
https://amzn.to/4aJRnodJute Twine String
https://amzn.to/4iRynq0Small Brown Gift Bags
https://amzn.to/3KKTDRE
I update this page whenever I change tools or discover something I truly love using.
If you’d like to see how I use these materials in real projects, you can watch my macramé tutorials on YouTube or follow along on Instagram and Pinterest.
Macramé tutorials and project ideas:
https://www.youtube.com/@SamraKnots
