Hello there! Since I made the Washer Necklace, I've had more inspiration of necklaces with ribbon. Here's a ribbon necklace with wooden beads, with knots to add color. I had wanted a pink and brown necklace for a couple years, and finally found the perfect combination.
To make your own, you'll need:
Beads (They can be whatever you want, I used left over wooden ones from this project)
Scissors
Wire (I used 24 gauge from Lowe's)
60 inches Ribbon (give or take a few inches is fabulous!)
lighter
OPTIONAL: Bead Design Board
First, take the ends of your ribbon and cut it to taper from skinny to fat, as shown. Use a lighter to seal the edges so they don't fray on you.
Now we need to make a needle big enough for your ribbon to fit through. Cut a piece of wire (I didn't even measure it, but I'm guessing about 5-6 inches long). Take one end to make a loop large enough to fit your ribbon through. Twist the ends so the loop is attached to the long piece. (See picture to minimize confusion).
Thread your ribbon through your "needle."
Arrange your beads however you'd like.
(I used a bead design board to show how on the tutorial, but RARELY use it. The nice thing about them is that they help you know how long your necklace is before you start stringing.)
Now you'll start stringing, starting with the bead(s) in the very MIDDLE. Make sure you get the middle of the necklace at the middle of your ribbon. (I didn't do this, and had to make a few minor adjustments at the end).
When you'd like, tie a knot to keep the beads from sliding. I mainly did this for a splash of pink, but it serves many purposes. You can do it wherever you'd like! I did one in some places, and three in other places.
Keep stringing and tying knots until you reach the end of one side. Then thread your ribbon on the other side and follow your pattern on the finished side.
Once your finished, try it on and see how you like it. I ended up taking several beads off because I wanted more ribbon showing. Just play with it and get it to be the way you'd like!
There ya have it, your own knotted ribbon necklace!
Let me know if you have any questions, and for sure send me a link if you try it yourself!
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ReplyDeleteCute necklace! I someday would love to make my own jewelery... I will eventually! Until then, I will admire other people's work :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a GREAT tutorial! I have beads galore that will soon come to good use! Thank You!
ReplyDeleteGreat step by steps!! My dear Hubbie would KILL me if I started dragging home supplies to start another hobby!! I have always wanted to try beading!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your work!!