How to Make a Tassel Necklace
Remember that tassel from Christmastime I showed you? I thought it would make a unique necklace! At first I thought I'd use wire to wrap around the tassel to hold it together, but in the end I opted for using fabric just like in the other tassel. I think it gives it a more natural look.Here's how I made it (plus a bonus chain tassel tutorial, too!):
Tools and Materials:
- A variety of fabrics. Scraps are fine, you just need to be able to make 20"-22" x 3/4" strips.
- Chain (I used a ball chain)
- Scissors
Step #1
Cut strips of fabric 20" to 22" long and 3/4" wide.Just snip the end and tear the fabric to create a frayed edge.I used 4 strips, but you can experiment and make it fuller if you like.Step #2
Trim so that they are all even.Step #3
Arrange the fabric strips. They should overlap, but have a little bit showing of each fabric.Step #4
Fold the strips in half over the chain.Step #5
Cut another thinner, shorter strip of fabric and tie it around the other strips under the chain. I went around twice and tied it on the back.Step #6
Pull the knot tight and trim off the ends.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chain Tassel Necklace Tutorial
Tools and Materials:
- Chain. This is a good time to use up those scraps you have from other projects.
- Wire. I used 22 gauge.
- Bead with a large opening or a cone bead. Pictured is a bead with a large opening, but I ended up using a cone bead.
- Wire cutters
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose or bent nose pliers - 2 pair in any combination.
Step #1
Cut chain into equal lengths. I used 5 chains, a couple of them were the same, but I used different chains, too.Step #2
Slide the chain onto the wire and bend the wire in half. Squeeze the wire together.Step #3
Slide the bead or cone on and push it up against the chain.Step #4
Grasp one of the wires with round wire pliers. Wrap around one of the barrels of the pliers and then wrap around both wires one time.Step #5
Take the loop off the round nose pliers. Straighten the loop. Then hold the loop with pliers.Step #6
Wrap around in the same direction you started. Then wrap the other wire around. Trim off any excess wire and tuck in the endsHINT: Cut off the wire in the front.
Now you have a pendant that you can put on a chain. I put mine on a cord.
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