The Allure of Trim Tassel Necklaces
Creating a cord tassel necklace is a fun and creative project that allows you to customize your jewelry to match your style. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a basic cord tassel necklace.
Materials You’ll Need
- Cord or Chain: You can use various types of cords, such as leather, suede, or fabric cords. Alternatively, you can use a chain if you prefer a metal necklace.
- Tassel: You can buy pre-made tassels from a craft store or make your own using embroidery floss or other materials.
- Jump Rings: Small metal rings that will connect the tassel to the cord or chain.
- Clasp: A clasp for closing the necklace You can use a lobster clasp, a spring ring clasp, or a toggle clasp, depending on your preference.
- Pliers: Jewelry pliers or needle-nose pliers to open and close jump rings.
- Scissors: For cutting the cord, chain, and tassel.
Instructions
- Prepare Your Materials: Cut the cord or chain to your desired necklace length. A standard necklace length is typically around 16–18 inches (40–45 cm), but you can adjust it to your preference.
- Attach the Clasp: If you’re using a cord, fold it in half to find the center point. If you’re using a chain, attach the clasp to one end. To attach the clasp, use a jump ring. Open the jump ring with pliers, thread it through the cord or chain end loop, and then close it securely.
- Attach the Tassel: If you bought a pre-made tassel, it may have a loop at the top. If not, create a loop by wrapping a piece of thread or cord around the top of the tassel and securing it with a knot. Use another jump ring to attach the tassel’s loop to the jump ring on the cord or chain.
- Secure the Tassel: If you’re making your own tassel, cut a piece of embroidery floss or thread and tie it tightly around the tassel, leaving a small tail. Wrap the floss or thread tightly around the top of the tassel several times to create the tassel head. Tie it off securely with a knot and trim any excess.
- Trim the Tassel: Trim the bottom of the tassel to your desired length. You can make it shorter or longer, depending on your preference.
- Finishing Touches: Check the jump ring connections to ensure they are closed securely. If needed, use pliers to adjust them. Your cord tassel necklace is now complete!
- Optional Embellishments: If you want to add extra flair to your necklace, consider adding beads, charms, or pendants to the cord or chain.
Choose your desired color scheme and cut the lace to the desired length for your choker.
Apply a small amount of jewelry glue inside the flattened crimp tubes. This will add extra security to your necklace, ensuring the ribbon doesn’t slip out over time.
Allow the glue to dry completely and secure the ends of the ribbon with crimps.
Slip a jump ring onto the other end of the crimp tube. Attach the lobster clasp to the jump ring. Use the pliers to close the jump ring securely.
Insert the other end of the ribbon into the ribbon clamp, making sure the ribbon is centered in the clamp. Open a jump ring add chain extension and close the ring.
Insert the other end of the ribbon into the ribbon clamp, making sure the ribbon is centered in the clamp. Open a jump ring add chain extension and close the ring.
The easiest way to learn how to create handmade jewelry is to try both techniques and see which suits you the most. It might also be beneficial to combine the two methods, applying written guidelines for quick reference and videos for difficult skills.
