Neon Pop Tassel Necklace DIY TUTORIAL

Get ready for Summer in the City! Pair this long swingy necklace with a white or grey T-shirt and jeans or cut-offs for an easy, urban downtown boho vibe.

Ingredients:

12 neon 6mm pearls

12 brass 2-loop knot covers

14 brass 3x4mm oval jumprings

2 brass 7mm round jump rings

2 brass fold over cord ends

1 card of black size 10 silkknotting cord with attached needle

45 ½” of brass 2x4mm ovallink cable chain

24” of black 3/16” deerskinleather lace

Tools:

Chain nose pliers

Knotting tweezers

Scissors

Ruler

1: Remove all the cord from the card and stretch. Tie a double overhand knot at the end of the cord opposite the needle as shown. String 1 knot cup and close. String 1 neon pearl and tie an overhand knot using the tweezers as shown. Trim cord to ½” from the knot and fray the ends as shown. Repeat 11 more times for a total of 12 tassel dangles.

2: Insert one end of the leather lace into one fold over end and close with chain nose pliers as shown. Repeat for the other end. Set aside.

3: Separate the chain into (1) 5” piece, (1) 5 ½” piece, (1) 6” piece, (1) 6 ½” piece, (1) 7” piece, (1) 7 ½” piece and (1) 8” piece.

4: Using the 5” length of chain, count 12 links from one side and attach 1 oval jump ring to the 12^th link. Attach 1 oval jump ring 1” from the previous jump ring. Repeat once more. Set aside. Using the 6 ½” length of chain, attach 1 oval jump ring 1” from the end. Attach 1 oval jump ring 1 ½” from the previous jump ring. Repeat twice. Set aside. Using the 8” length of chain, attach 1 oval jump ring to the second link from the end. Attach 1 oval jump ring 2” from the previous jump ring. Repeat 3 times.

5: Use one 7mm round jump ring to string one end of all the chains from longest to shortest. Close jump ring. Repeat using the other end of the chains as shown.

6: Use 1 oval jump ring to attach one 7mm round jump ring to the loop of 1 fold over end as shown. Repeat for the other side of the necklace.

7: Attach the tassel dangles to the oval jump rings on the chains as shown.

 Enjoy wearing your new Summer necklace. Happy 4th of July weekend, everyone! 

Happy creating,

Erin

Layered Evil Eye Necklace DIY TUTORIAL

Evil eye jewelry as become a very popular trend in the last year. The ancient symbol has been popping up in jewelry lines all around the world and many celebrities have been spotted wearing the protective talisman. According to ancient beliefs, the evil eye symbol provides protection against negative energy from others, whether it be intentional or unintentional. The symbol has been found in many cultures, starting in Greece and Rome thousands of years ago. An evil eye amulet or talisman is believed to ward off negative vibes from the envious eyes of others, protecting the wearer's physical and emotional well being. I can see why so many have been latching on to the idea. Who couldn't get behind that concept?

Layered Evil Eye Necklace
by Erin Siegel designed for OandN Craft Supplies

The ancient symbol of protection is paired with authentic Greek ceramic beads, findings and leather. This modern, multiple strand necklace gives you a stylish layered look in one easy piece.

Materials:
26 matte turquoise Greek ceramic 5mm rounds
1 gold plated enamel evil eye charm/pendant
1 18K gold plated curved tube bead
1 set of 18K gold plated cord ends
1 18K gold plated lobster clasp
1 gold plated 6mm jump ring
2 gold plated 4mm jump rings
50" of dark brown 1.5mm Greek leather cord

Tools:
Pair of chain nose pliers
Scissors
Ruler
E 6000 adhesive

Instructions:
1: Cut the leather cord into two 16" pieces and one 18" piece. Set aside. Attach one 4mm jump ring to the lobster clasp. Attach the other 4mm jump ring to the previous jump ring. Set aside. Attach the 6mm jump ring to the evil eye pendant. Set aside.

2: Use both 16" leather cords to string the tube bead to the center of the cords as shown. Set aside. Use the 18" leather cord to string 13 turquoise rounds, the jump ring on the pendant and 13 turquoise rounds to the center of the cord as shown. Set side.

3: Fill one cord end half-full of glue. Insert one end of all three cords into the cord end. Let dry. Repeat entire step for the other side of the necklace. Attach the the lobster clasp to the loop of one cord end as shown.

Resources:
Greek ceramic rounds, evil eye pendant, tube bead, cord ends and clasp: O and N Craft Supplies. Greek leather cord: Ornamentea.com

I love Greek beads and leather. I've been using them in my designs for years. So, when Tina from O and N Craft Supplies contacted me about creating a project and tutorial for them, I said yes right away. Located in Athens, Greece, O&N Craft Supplies carries a nice selection of Greek ceramic beads, metal findings, enamel charms and pendants as well as a tantalizing selection of cords and stringing materials. Ooo...Yummy. I receive my order quickly despite the supplies were traveling all the way to the US from Greece. I knew I would love the Greek ceramic beads I ordered. What surprised me was how much I fell in love with the gold plated findings and the enamel pendant.

The enamel evil eye pendant is gorgeous. It's beautifully made, excellent quality. I love the weight of it. I also love the gold plated tube bead, cord ends and lobster clasp. The findings are sturdy. I like the heftiness of them. The metal is thick, not thin or flimsy at all. The 18K gold plating seems to be done well, too. Overall, I'm extremely happy with the materials I received from O&N Craft Supplies. I will most certainly be back to sample some of their other items, especially the luscious cording. I also love that I can get my favorite Greek beads straight from Greece!

Visit O&N:
www.oandn.etsy.com
www.oandncraftsupplies.com

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Happy creating!