Succulent Tassel Earrings

by TierraCast on 03/11/21

Project details:

These Jardin Crimp Ends pair perfectly with the sweet Succulent Earrings Posts for this earring idea. Palette possibilities abound! Designed by Tracy Proctor.

↓ Step-by-step

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Supplies you’ll need:

Succulent Earring Post (2)
Jardin Crimp End (2)
Oval Jump Rings 21ga 4x3mm (2)
Clear Comfort Post Clutch (2)
Size 6 Seed Beads (20)
1mm cotton or nylon cord (48")
Jewelry adhesive (optional)
scissors
chain nose pliers
flat nose or parallel pliers
needle nose tweezers

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1

Cut one 24" piece of cord.

Step 2

Wrap cord around fingers five times, creating a coil about 2" long.

Step 3

Use tweezers to grasp the strands at the top of the coil. Straighten strands so they are neatly aligned, then use pliers to flatten.

Step 4

Pick up one cord end and use tweezers to tuck the top of the strands inside securely.

Step 5

Use flat nose or parallel pliers to crimp cord end until secure.

Step 6

Use scissors to cut loops at the bottom of the coil, creating a tassel.

Step 7

String one seed bead onto one strand of the tassel. Tie an overhand knot at the bottom. Do not tighten yet.

Step 8

Repeat Step 7 on the remaining 9 strands.

Step 9

Adjust position of seed beads and knots as desired before tightening knots securely. (Optional: apply a tiny drop of adhesive to each knot for extra security.)

Step 10

Trim cord ends as desired.

Step 11

Open one jump ring and attach to loop at top of cord end. Before closing attach loop of one earring post. Close jump ring.

Step 12

Repeat Steps 1-11 for second earring.

Step 13

Tips: Use chain or flat nose pliers to flatten the top of the coil before tucking into cord end. When crimping cord end try squeezing from the loop side.