What was considered old-fashioned and typical of grandmothers until a few years ago is now popular again: the tassels, as we know them from curtains, tablecloths and other home accessories. And now they are not only used for furnishings, but are also used to make jewelry, key chains and other things. The decorative elements, also known as tassels, are versatile and are therefore increasingly being made and used for various craft projects. Do you also feel like making tassels yourself? Then you now have the opportunity to do so by trying out the following ideas with instructions.
Make your own tassels out of wool
Classically, tassels are made from wool. This is probably the cheapest option. If you want it to be more elegant, you can also use silk thread. Otherwise, the task is incredibly easy and quick, which is why you can make a large number of tassels in a short time. The process is similar to that of making homemade pom-poms. So if you already have experience with this, you will get the hang of it particularly quickly and won't be able to get enough of the craft idea. If you would like to make wool tassels yourself, follow these instructions:
You can either use just your fingers to make tassels or use a piece of cardboard as a tool. In both cases, the selected thread is wrapped around the fingers or the piece of cardboard. The width of the cardboard depends on how long you want to make the tassels. If using fingers, simply vary the number of fingers you wrap the thread around.
Once you have wrapped the wool thread around your aid several times, carefully remove the resulting loops. At the top, tie the thread around the loop and tie a knot. In principle, you get two loops - one smaller and one larger. Then cut the larger one open at the bottom so that you get fringes. However, do not cut the top loop. You can use this if you want one from the tasselDesign trailersand want to use it for hanging.
Craft from leather
Making a leather tassel is also a very easy DIY project. For theCrafting with leatherOf course you first need a piece of leather. You choose the width yourself depending on how long you want each tassel to be. Prepare a rectangular, i.e. elongated piece. This needs to be cut to create fringes. To do this, measure a strip of any width at the top edge, which you can mark with a pencil line.
You will also need a cord-like piece of leather from which you can make a loop for hanging. Glue this to the top edge of the leather piece after you have cut it up to the line. Then spread glue along the same strip and then begin to roll up the leather. Be careful not to move anything. Now let the glue dry thoroughly and you're done.
You can now use the loop to attach a key ring to it. But chains or other accessories can also be easily attached so that the tassels can be used for different purposes. You can also make your own tassels out of faux leather. This makes no difference for the individual steps. And since there are now high-quality products for artificial leather, there is no big difference in terms of lifespan.
Instructions for leather cord
Whether real leather, imitation leather or suede, the materials are also available as practical cords. This means you can save yourself the hassle of cutting fringes by simply using leather cord when you make tassels yourself. They are made as if you were using wool or other threads.
No matter which of the materials mentioned is used, as already mentioned, you can make different sized tassels yourself. Small tassels that can be used as decoration for various purposes are also particularly popular. However, it ultimately depends on the effect you want to achieve. The design of the following project will be more subtle if you make mini tassels yourself, while larger ones will attract more attention.
Make with beads
If the tassels are a little too boring for you as they are, you can spice them up and make them more individual with other jewelry and craft accessories. Pearls, for example, are great for this. You can incorporate these in various ways. But all options are easy to do. One variant is this one, in which the beads are simply threaded onto the top of the thread. It is best to use a needle to make threading easier.
Alternatively, you can make a tassel made entirely of beads, but this is more time-consuming depending on whether you use large or tiny beads. To do this, you create many pearl necklaces, which are then all tied together to form a tassel. The end is a bead cap, which should ideally have an eyelet. And you have already made original tassels.
Ideas for projects
The finished tassels, as already mentioned, can be used in any way. Not only can you decorate a curtain cord, but a tassel garland also looks very chic and can spice up certain areas, not just at a party. If you would like to make a tassel garland yourself, you can use the materials mentioned above but also paper. For example, thread each tassel onto string. So that they don't slip, tie a knot before and after the tassel. Alternatively, they can also be glued to yarn or a wider ribbon. Create pillowcases, blankets, table runners, baskets and whatever else comes to mind. Like with pompoms andDecorated with bobble ribboncan be made, this also works with tassels.
Or maybe you would like to make original jewelry? Then you can make tassel earrings yourself! The small, friendly accessories are also wonderfully suitable as pendants for bracelets or necklaces. You can also decorate a bag, a purse or even shoes with them and make your fashion accessories even more beautiful. Show off your homemade tassels to the world, combine different lengths and colors and create a whole collection of DIY fashion and home accessories.
