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Thesetassel earringsmake for beautiful gifts.
Truly a fun and beautiful project anyone can make and wear for special occasions.
Youre probably used to seeing tassels as a part of your home decor.
Well, how about you make tassel earrings for a change?
Theyre flirty and fun and add a ton of color and texture to help you accessorize.
Youll be surprised at just how easy these tassel earrings are to make.
you might also switch things up a little and blend two colors, too!
Pull that thread under one half, right around the middle, and tie a knot.
Repeat this step with the other half, as well.
Tug at the ends to tighten the knot.
Now, grab the longer end and wrap it around the head a few times.
Then, tie a double knot to secure the strand in place and just snip off the ends.
Step 5
Dont put away those scissors just yet.
Turn your tassel around and trim the threads at the other end evenly.
You just learned how to make a tassel.
Now, make the matching pair using the other half of the threads you set aside earlier.
Lets take a look at how to turn these into earrings!
If you want to be extra careful, use pliers to help you with this step.
Once youve attached the hoop, grab the earring hook and attach that to the jump hoop.
YourDIY earringis all done.
Now, insert the needle right through the center and out through the top of the head.
Pull the needle through and set it down for just a second.
There are plenty of ways you’ve got the option to accessorize your earrings.
Take these silver charms, for example.
Theyre unique and pretty and can jazz up your tassels instantly.
you’ve got the option to also add beads if you like.
This will help adhere it to the tassel more firmly.
Hold it in place for a second for the glue to work its magic.
Next, pull the needle back through the big charm and out through the tassel.
you’ve got the option to secure the ends with a knot.
Finally, just add a dot of glue to make the knothead extra-secure!
Thats pretty much it, your macrame earrings are all done!
What Thread Do You Use for Tassel Earrings?
The most popular choice would be rayon thread.
Most embroidery floss are made of rayon, so you’re able to just use them directly.
Theyre the perfect sizenot too thin, or too chunkyand they wont fuzz too much.
Cotton threads, too, are pretty popular.