Spectacular jewelry can transform any look and attract the attention of others. Tassel earrings gained popularity in the first half of the 20th century and remain relevant to this day. Read on to learn how you can make a stylish accessory yourself.
How to make tassel earrings
Following the suggested recommendations, making a beautiful decoration is not at all difficult. In the future, you can experiment with the length, splendor, shape of the earrings, as well as their decor.
What you will need, what materials to choose
To make the product look beautiful, you need to choose the threads wisely. They should be bright, durable and hold their shape well when finished. All types of viscose, silk and other smooth threads are used as material. You can also try shiny polyester. It is not recommended to use cotton threads, as they become tangled and lack shine. In general, the following materials will be needed for work:
- thread for brushes (2-3 skeins);
- hooks, as well as ready-made fittings for fastening;
- decorative elements (beads, rhinestones);
- threads to match the main threads for tying;
- cardboard;
- glue;
- a sheet of paper for trimming brushes;
- clear nail polish.
IMPORTANT! The cardboard should be selected a couple of millimeters wider than the planned brush.
Scheme of how to make a brush step by step
Follow a certain sequence of actions:
- First you need to take the threads, and then wind them evenly and not very tightly onto the cardboard. You should get two bases for future brushes. Make sure that both tassels are wound uniformly. To be more sure, you can count the number of turns;
- Next, you need to take other, stronger threads that match the color of the main ones, and tie them tightly on one side;
- On the unbandaged side, an incision should be made with scissors;
- Then you need to hold the brushes over the steam for a couple of minutes, periodically pulling them out and straightening them.
ATTENTION! The number of turns will depend on the length of the brush and its desired splendor.
How to secure and level
After the tassel is ready, rewind it with thread at a distance of 1 cm from the fold. Along the winding, be sure to make several knots for greater strength. The ends of the threads are cut and treated with colorless varnish.
An important step is trimming the brush. To do this, it is better to use a piece of paper, which is carefully wrapped around the brush so that the tip is visible. By pulling the thread, determine the desired length and cut the tip.
How to design and complete a product
There are many different design options for the product. In this case, the top can remain open or be decorated with a special cap or end cap.In the first case, the place where the element is constricted can be decorated with a beaded chain. Then carefully insert the connecting rings into the fold, align them and fix the joint with varnish. The auxiliary thread is cut off, and the earrings are ready for further work. The product can be decorated and attached to special fittings.
In the second case, a cap of the corresponding parameters is placed on the pin. The brush should be rewound not 1 cm, but less so that the threads are not visible. Next, the pin is twisted into a ring and a shvenza is put on.
REFERENCE! It is recommended to store the received accessory in a special box, unfolded, as the product can quickly become wrinkled.
Tassel earrings can be worn not only on special occasions, but also in everyday life. Having a set of threads of different colors at your disposal, you can make your own earrings for each look in just a few minutes.
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