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Thesetassel earringsmake for beautiful gifts.

Truly a fun and beautiful project anyone can make and wear for special occasions.

tassel earrings

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.

red tassel earrings

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.

blue tassel earings

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.

hanging tassel earrings

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.

craft supplies

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!

blue embroidery thread

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.

holding embroidery thread

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.

cutting thread loop

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.

cutting thread loop

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.

cut thread loops

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!

strands of thread

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.

wrapping thread

Theyre the perfect sizenot too thin, or too chunkyand they wont fuzz too much.

Cotton threads, too, are pretty popular.

What Can You Wear These Earrings With?

tying knot

tied knot around thread

holding end of thread

wrapping thread

tying knot

tying thread

tying knot

wrapping thread

thread wrapped around

cutting ends of thread

completed tassels

adding hoop

completed tassel earring

threaded needle

putting needle through thread

earring threaded

beads

adding glue to bead

glueing bead

threading bead

adding earring

thread through earring

putting thread back through earring

bringing needle back through

holding tassel earring

tying thread

glueing earrings

completed tassel earring

tassel earrings

red earrings

tassel earrings on plate

diy tassel earrings