Description
This listing is for an automatic download PDF file for the Plush Tassel Necklace beading tutorial. Materials are not included. If you need a printed copy, please contact me.
You will weave a beadcap-disguised-as-medallion, matching chain and bar and loop clasp. The beads you will use include 2-hole CzechMates bars and triangles, 2mm firepolished, 2.8mm drops and 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads. You will embellish your tassel strands with 3.4mm drops, small daggers or spiky buttons.
In addition, you will learn my original technique for twisting strands of beads with a battery-operated cord twister, and how to assemble the resulting strands into a tassel. The hollow beadcap covers the tassel cords that are enclosed in a beaded tube.
This design would make a lovely wedding accessory!
This tutorial includes instructions for all parts of the necklace, including
– bead focal with CzechMates two-hole triangles and shims or bars
– twisted bead tassels, ruff and attachment to focal
– beaded strap
– beaded button and loop clasp
All parts of this design were created by me. This is an intermediate to advanced design, but the directions are very detailed and once you master the joining of bars and bugles in the round, you’ll be on your way to completing the entire design.
Number of pages in this tutorial: 14
This pattern features
Peyote stitch
Right angle weave variations
Twisted beaded tassel technique
Custom button and loop clasp
14 letter-size numbered pages with large type instructions that are easy to follow.
3-page additional instructions for making tassels with a Lacis Cord Maker
Over 27 full-color diagrams and six supplemental photos
Complete materials and supply lists
Tips and techniques
These are the beads and supplies you will need:
15/0 accent color
15/0 main color
11/0 main color
11/0 for tassel
bugle beads
2mm firepolished rounds (strap only)
2-hole CzechMates triangles
4mm firepolish (strap only)
(8) 6mm top-hole round or fire polish OR (6) 4mm fire polish and (2) 6mm top-hole rounds
2.8mm magatama or drop beads for strap; additional 11-17 drops or daggers or similar for tassels (optional)
CzechMates two-hole bars or shims
One G thread in tassel strand color
6-lb. Fireline can be used for the rest of this project
Size 12 beading needle
Finished length: 28 inches, with additional 2.5-3 inches for tassel strands
This tutorial includes written instructions for making twisted beaded tassel strands with the Lacis Tassel Twister. My video instruction is on YouTube:
instructions for manual tassel twisting of bead strands can be found here in the YouTube video by Jamie Cloud Eakin.
Mary Yaeger Design tutorials are for those who want to choose their own colors for the design.
You will be able to download your file after Etsy receives confirmation of your payment.
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Copyright Mary Yaeger 2019 ©
Please do not copy, share, or distribute this tutorial. Copyright law allows you to make and sell a limited number of products based on this design.
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Mary
