DIY Macrame Knotting Board

I needed a comfortable way to make my knotted bracelets and jewelry without the cardboard slits ripping and the board bending after a few projects. So, I decided to create my own knotting board that would be around and sturdy for a long time!!!

I took a piece of plywood and cut it to a size that I was comfortable with along with two large round wooden balls (each with one flat side) from my local Michaels store. I painted the board and wooden balls two different colors I chose.

I attached the two wooden balls along the back / top right and left sides with long screws through two holes I previously drilled on the front side. I then used a simple piece of sticky-backed felt ( I chose black colored felt) to attach to the bottom front and back (folded over bottom edge) to prevent slipping when the board is sitting at an angle ( it is propped up by the wooden balls attached to the top / back of the board).

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I then attached a ring ( in my case I used a decorative Lion- with a ring in its mouth I found at Ace Hardware) through the drilled hole I made first on the front / top of the board .

Last I covered the felt and decorative ring with masking tape, and sprayed the entire board with sealer to protect the paint from chipping when used!!

My daughter posed for this pic with the board after swimming.....( but before she brushed her hair :( )

Your done !!  Enjoy!   If there are any steps that needs more precise instructions please let me know!!

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