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Silk Tassel Necklace Tutorial

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This video tutorial from Allie Buchman, Potomac Bead Company co-founder, teaches you how to make this easy silk tassel necklace using silk cording and your choice of beads! Find links for supplies below by clikcing "show more."

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Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Silk Tassel Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Griffin beading silk (Size 8, in aqua and gray colors)
  • 6mm faceted round Czech glass beads (aqua-colored)
  • Opalite beads (5x8 rondelles and multifaceted nugget)
  • Brass-colored pewter daisy spacers and bullet caps
  • Cup button for clasp
  • Tools: scissors, clear nail polish (optional), super new glue
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare the Silk: Stretch the silk thread to remove any bends and pre-stretch it to avoid later stretching.
    Create the Tassel: Use the silk thread to form a tassel, securing it with knots and attaching a bullet cap for decoration.
    Assemble the Necklace: Start the necklace by attaching the tassel and then add beads and spacers according to your design, securing them with knots.
    Finish the Necklace: Complete the necklace by adding a clasp and ensuring all components are securely attached. Trim the tassel to your desired length.

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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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    Item Description

    This video tutorial from Allie Buchman, Potomac Bead Company co-founder, teaches you how to make this easy silk tassel necklace using silk cording and your choice of beads! Find links for supplies below by clikcing "show more."

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Griffin beading silk (Size 8, in aqua and gray colors)
  • 6mm faceted round Czech glass beads (aqua-colored)
  • Opalite beads (5x8 rondelles and multifaceted nugget)
  • Brass-colored pewter daisy spacers and bullet caps
  • Cup button for clasp
  • Tools: scissors, clear nail polish (optional), super new glue
  • Project Steps

    Prepare the Silk: Stretch the silk thread to remove any bends and pre-stretch it to avoid later stretching.
    Create the Tassel: Use the silk thread to form a tassel, securing it with knots and attaching a bullet cap for decoration.
    Assemble the Necklace: Start the necklace by attaching the tassel and then add beads and spacers according to your design, securing them with knots.
    Finish the Necklace: Complete the necklace by adding a clasp and ensuring all components are securely attached. Trim the tassel to your desired length.