11. Bohemian Beaded Plant Hangers
Elevate your indoor jungle with a custom bohemian plant hanger adorned with hand-sculpted clay beads. This project combines the art of clay modeling with basic macrame techniques. To make the beads, roll out various sizes of clay spheres, cylinders, and discs. Use a thick wooden skewer to poke a generous hole through the center of each bead, making sure the hole is wide enough to easily thread your hanging cord or rope through later. While the beads are wet, you can carve geometric patterns, lines, or dots into them using a needle tool for added texture.
Allow the beads to dry completely. To add visual interest, paint them in a cohesive color palette—such as a mix of earth tones, monochromatic greys, or vibrant primary colors. You can leave some beads raw and unpainted to showcase the natural texture of the clay. Once dry, thread the beads onto thick cotton macrame cord, jute twine, or leather strips, knotting them in place to create beautiful, decorative accents along the hanger. Suspend a simple glass terrarium or a small ceramic pot within the knotted cord structure for a gorgeous, layered look.