Tassels are all the rage right now, in fact I’ve made quite a few videos using tassels (links below) and I love all the different things that you can use to make them. I’ve made tassels using leather, chain, strands of beads, and of course, different types of cording.
- Turquoise Tassel Necklace
- Leather Tassel Necklace
- Crystal Tassel Earrings
- Tassel Focals
- Chain Tassel Earrings
In today’s video I’ll show you how to make a cute and simple tassel using cord. I bound mine with wire but you could use the same cord, strips of leather or anything else you can think of that would do the job.
You can hang your tassels from key chains, zipper pulls, the end of a bracelet or any place you want just a little bit of dangle.
Next week I’ll have a video showing you how you can use your tassels to make a quick and easy but very, very trendy necklace.
Tools and Materials:
- 5 yards hemp cord
- 16 inches 22 gauge craft wire
- 6 x 8 mm oval jump ring
- old gift card or credit card
- scissors
- bent nose chain nose pliers
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
Watch the How to Make Tassels-Jewelry Tutorial video at YouTube.
a so clever trick Sandy to use a card and I remember very well the gorgeous cristal tassel earrings you made before 🙂
It’s a good idea to use wire to finish the tassel, it’s looking very elegant.
Blessings,
Marie
Thank you, Marie! Yes, those crystal tassel earrings are still a favorite. 🙂
What a great idea! Yes, I’ve seen a lot of tassels around, but didn’t really want to wear an accessory I bought at JoAnn’s. 😀
Well, all the cool kids are doing it, so feel free. Besides, you should wear what you like, never mind what anyone thinks!