{"id":2386,"date":"2019-06-14T14:15:26","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T18:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/?p=2386"},"modified":"2019-06-14T14:15:30","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T18:15:30","slug":"how-to-make-a-tassel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-tassel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a tassel."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-995x1024.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two\" class=\"wp-image-2418 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-995x1024.jpg 995w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-768x790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-450x463.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-225x232.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two-900x926.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/how-to-make-a-tassel-like-these-two.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1)<\/strong> Pick a domed bead cap with wide base.\u00a0 It also will need to be a bit deep to cover the gathered chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/oxidized-copper\/5807-dramatic-size-leaves-bead-caps-oxidized-copper-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"486\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper.jpg\" alt=\"Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper\" class=\"wp-image-2397 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper-450x219.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper-225x109.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-A130-Dramatic-Size-Leaves-Bead-Caps-Oxidized-Copper-900x437.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/oxidized-copper\/5807-dramatic-size-leaves-bead-caps-oxidized-copper-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Buy Now $4.40 (opens in a new tab)\">Buy Now $4.40<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2)<\/strong> The chain you choose should compliment the size of the cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/copper\/906-rolo-chain-textured-oxidized-copper-3-ft.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"486\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper.jpg\" alt=\"Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper\" class=\"wp-image-2401 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper-450x219.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper-225x109.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reference-H23-Rolo-Chain-Textured-Oxidized-Copper-900x437.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/copper\/906-rolo-chain-textured-oxidized-copper-3-ft.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Buy Now $6.00 (opens in a new tab)\">Buy Now $6.00<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3)<\/strong> Choose a stronger wire to work with for strength and design. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Copper Soft Beading Wire 20 Gauge (Six Feet) (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/wire\/2671-copper-soft-beading-wire-20-gauge-six-feet-.html\" target=\"_blank\">Copper Soft Beading Wire 20 Gauge (Six Feet)<\/a> <strong>Reference:\u00a0W02<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4)<\/strong> Get a baseline for how long you want the tassel to be and make a guide.\u00a0 Copy until you get the thickness of tassel that will fill the cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5)<\/strong> String the chain\u00a0then twist before putting wire through top of cap hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"995\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-995x1024.jpg\" alt=\"string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole\" class=\"wp-image-2413 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-995x1024.jpg 995w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-768x790.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-450x463.jpg 450w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-20x20.jpg 20w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-225x232.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole-900x926.jpg 900w, https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/string-the-chain-wire-through-top-of-cap-hole.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 995px) 100vw, 995px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6)<\/strong> You can add <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"stones (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/search?controller=search&amp;orderby=position&amp;orderway=desc&amp;search_query=stones\" target=\"_blank\">stones<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/16-round-faceted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"beads (opens in a new tab)\">beads<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"connectors (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/search?controller=search&amp;orderby=position&amp;orderway=desc&amp;search_query=connectors\" target=\"_blank\">connectors<\/a> or create a loop with the sturdy wire.\u00a0 If your chain is uneven, just remove links as needed to even out the tassel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/\" 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100vw, 220px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><strong>Visit our website:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"VintageJewelrySupplies.com (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/vintagejewelrysupplies.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">VintageJewelrySupplies.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step 1) Pick a domed bead cap with wide base.\u00a0 It also will need to be a bit deep to cover the gathered chain. Step 2) The chain you choose should compliment the size of the cap. Step 3) Choose a stronger wire to work with for strength and design. 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