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Caribbean Christmas Necklace
About this design:
I love the beachy vibe these fanned tassels give off! I paired this one with hemp, chain, and gold accents to create a long-length necklace.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
Hemp twine, fanned tassel, brass rice beads, crystal chain, super glue, gold jump rings, gold beads.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Gather 3 different colors of hemp & follow the attached instructions on how to make a square knot. I used brass rice & Czech glass gold rounds in my square knots. See Tip: Using the Square Knot |
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Step 2: To add more variety, I did the square knot for 8.5", and then I switched to braiding the hemp for about 5", and then I did another 8.5" of the square knot. At the center of the necklace, attach the tassel using a larks head knot. I attached the jump ring above the knot for decoration. |
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Step 3: Tie the ends of the hemp to a 12" piece of crystal chain with a double knot & secure with a drop of super glue. |
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On Nov 19, 2020 at 6:27 pm #
Fresh Baked says:So much great texture and detail to like in this necklace! Love the knotted hemp and crystal chain combo!
On Nov 20, 2020 at 8:03 am #
Beady Little Eyes says:A fun, playful necklace. Love the little added jump ring.
On Jan 10, 2021 at 10:06 pm #
C Vargas says:Casual and attractive long necklace, the composition is in balance
On Jan 27, 2023 at 1:01 am #
Alissa U says:I’ld happily wear this one – a beaut. But doubt I’ld attempt it. Still mildly phobic about knots since as very dyslexic child had a heck of a time mastering shoe laces. Recall seeing first pair of Velcro sneakers & thinking where have you been all my life?