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    Home » DIY » DIY Tassel Necklace

    DIY Tassel Necklace

    Published Oct 2, 2013 · Updated Jan 17, 2021 by Ginnie · 6 Comments

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    This beautiful DIY Tassel Necklace is simple to make and sure to collect complements every time you wear it!

    A colorful DIY Tassel Necklace on a white background.

    DIY Tassel Necklace

    Have you ever seen a piece of jewelry and become obsessed with having it? I'm not talking diamonds, but this beautiful  bracelet with tassels.

    The bracelet is made by Shashi, and when I looked at their website I found a bunch of other styles that I loved, too.

    I wish I could stock up on necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, but unfortunately, my budget is really tight right now.

    So what's a girl to do? I decided to try my hand at making a necklace inspired by that pretty bracelet ... and I'm so happy with how it turned out!

    Lucky for you, I'm sharing a step-by-step tuturial. Don't be intimidated: it's really easy (I swear).

    A gold necklace with tassels on a white background.

    Necklace Supplies

    Want to make your own necklace? Here's what you'll need:

    • Embroidery Thread - You need 3 colors. I used DMC 832 (gold), 3808 (dark turquoise), and 718 (plum).
    • Needle Nose and Flat Nosed Pliers - If you don't already have jewelry-making tools, a pliers kit is an affordable way to get started.
    • Scissors
    • Crimp covers (I used Beadalon 4 mm gold crimp covers.)
    • Jewelry chain (For a similar look, use a chain with small rings. Mine's from Bead Landing, and I got it at Michaels.)
    • Ruler
    • Sewing needle, not pictured (The eye must be small enough to pass through a chain loop.)

    DIY necklace supplies laid out on a white background.

    How to Make a Tassel Necklace

    The first thing you need to do is measure a 30-inch piece of chain. Once you've measured the chain, use your pliers to open a jump ring at the 30-inch point, then separate from the rest of the chain.

    Slip the loop from the opposite end of your 30-inch chain onto the open jump ring, and then use your pliers to close the loop. You should now have a closed chain necklace that can be slipped over your head.

    For an explanation of jump rings, check out this tutorial on opening and closing jump rings.

    Using jewelry tools to close the necklace.

    Making the Tassels

    Next, you need to cut your floss. You can use whatever colors you want, but for this example, let's say you are using magenta, blue, and gold like I did. For each tassel, you will need 3 4-inch strands of floss.

    Since the necklace has 2 blue tassels, 3 magenta tassels, and 4 gold tassels, you will need to cut:

    • 6 4-inch blue strands
    • 9 4-inch magenta strands
    • 12 4-inch gold strands

    You are now ready to make your first tassel. This tassel will be the center of your necklace.

    1. Take three strands of the magenta floss and thread it on your needle, as shown below. (Note: each strand of floss is made of a bunch of individual strands. Don't worry if one or two of the individual strands does not make it through the needle.)
    2. Pull the needle through the center of one of the jump rings on your chain. This can be somewhat tight. Just gently pull on the chain as you wiggle the needle through.
    3. Once the eye of the needle makes it through the jump ring, pull one half of the floss completely through the ring (see lower left image below).
    4. To attach the tassel to the chain, make an overhand knot. Pull it tight, and then make another overhand knot, pulling it tight, as well. Don't worry if ends of your tassel are ragged or uneven.

    A photo collage showing how to add tassels to a necklace.

    Place a crimp cover over the knot, as shown below.

    A tassel attached to a necklace with a crimp bead.

    Using the flat nose pliers, pinch the crimp cover closed tightly, covering the knot as you do so.

    Closing a crimp cover around the tassel.

    Next, you need to trim the tassel. Measuring from the crimp cover, trim the floss so the tassel measures ½ inch long. Voila - tassel complete!

    A gold necklace with a small pink tassel on it.

    Add the remaining tassels in the same manner, spacing them 2 inches apart, as seen below.

    Measuring the space between tassels with a ruler.

    Before adding the remaining tassels, it's a good idea to lay out your floss. This will help ensure that you place the tassels in the correct order.

    Thread laid out around a gold necklace.

    Finish adding the remaining tassels, and your necklace is complete! Isn't it pretty?

    A gold necklace with tassels on a white background.

    Closeup of tassels on gold chain.

    A DIY Tasseled Necklace on a white background.

    Have you ever made your own jewelry?

    A photo collage showing a DIY Tasseled Necklace from two different angles.

    DIY Tassel Necklace
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    Ana Love Craft
    11 years ago

    Lovely necklace! I love the thread colors you used! Thanks for sharing great tutorial!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft

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    Ginnie
    11 years ago
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    I'm so glad you like it, Ana! Let me know if you make one:)

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    Deb @ Kneaded Creations
    11 years ago

    This is really cute! And looks easy enough that I can make it with my grand daughter. Of course, I had to "like" and pin it! Just popping over from Pin It Thursday. I would be honored if you would visit my site. I will look forward to your comments. Deb @ Kneaded Creations

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    11 years ago
    Reply to  Deb @ Kneaded Creations

    Hi Deb! Thanks for checking out my blog and necklace tutorial. Let me know if you try it! I'll be sure to check your site, too:)

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