Using fibers, especially silk, in jewelry making has been popular for quite some time. So when the folks at Thread Nanny asked me if I would like to try out their silk ribbons I jumped at the chance!
My first thought was to do silk ribbon embroidery, but after doing some research I realized there are lots of other things you can do is well.
Today I am using a really cool tool to knit silk ribbons into cords for necklaces. Adding fibers with texture and weaving in beads makes them that much more unique and beautiful. Of course, you don’t have to stop at creating necklace cords! You can also make them into bracelets, handles, belts and more.
If you’d like to learn more about the Wonder Knitter and the things you can do with it be sure to watch my video this coming Friday. There are a lot more possibilities than you might expect!
Tools and Materials:
- Silk ribbon, I received sets of 4mm ribbons and 7mm ribbons. The colors I used:
- for the druzy necklace:
- 4mm #69L
- in the cord for the green polymer clay piece
- 7mm #360
- 4mm #114
- for the druzy necklace:
- Yarn, baker’s twine, crochet cotton or other fibers of your choice
- Clover wonder knitter
- 3 mm Czech glass beads, the ones I used:
- Bead stringing wire
- Crimps
- 20 or 22 gauge craft wire
- Bead caps
- Necklace chain
- Clasp and jump rings
- Necklace bail, if desired
- Necklace pendant (learn how to make your own faux druzy)
- Wire cutters
- Chain nose or flat nose pliers
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
Watch the Make Jewelry out of SILK! Knitted Necklace Cord-Jewelry Tutorial at YouTube.
That is gorgeous. I would absolutely buy a tool to make something like that.
Thank you, glad you like it. Happy creating!
Am trying to find your video on finishing French knitted necklace on adding the cord ends
Hi Carol,
Sorry, but I don’t recall doing any French knitting. I did do a video on finishing jewelry with end caps: https://youtu.be/ZKUvASnJy_c
Hope this helps!
Sandy