Retired - Tumbling Tassels Purse Charm

PROJECT C2015
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
Add some fun and movement to your purse with this funky purse charm featuring fun tassels in different shades of ultra suede fabric.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

You will also need a toothpick for this project.
  1. Please watch our video: How to Make a Tassel using Ultra Suede Fabric Strips. From what you learned in the video, make all five tassels and set aside to dry. One camel colored, two fern green and two swirl clove.
  2. Cut four lengths of chain: 1.75", 2", 3", and 4".
  3. Open one jump ring and attach one lobster clasp to the end of the piece of 4 inch chain. Close the jump ring. Move to the other side of the chain and attach it to the top of the quatrefoil using a jump ring.
  4. Attach the tassels to the chain using jump rings in this order: On to the length of chain that is 2", attach one clove tassel to the bottom and move up about 1.25" and attach the green tassel to the chain. Attach the end of the chain to the opposite side of the quatrefoil.
  5. Moving to the right, attach one green tassel to the end of the 3" length of chain. Then attach the chain to the right of the last chain you added to the quatrefoil.
  6. On the final length of chain, 1.75" chain, attach the camel tassel to the bottom and then move 1.25" up and attach the final clove tassel. The attach this chain to the quatrefoil to the right of the last chain.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FCR-1629 - Beadsmith Brass Hammered And Domed Cord Ends W/ Ring 14.5mm Long -Fits 9mm Cord (2)
    Project uses 5 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5220 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20)
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCL-1150 - TierraCast Brass, Lobster Clasps 23x13mm, 1 Piece, 22K Gold Plated
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • FCO-3152 - TierraCast Bright 22K Gold Plated Lead-Free Pewter Lg Quatrefoil Connector Link 22mm (2)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • CHA-99985 - Bright 22K Gold Plated Round Rolo Chain 3.7mm Bulk By The Foot
    Project uses 10.75 Inches. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-4820 - Lillypilly Designs Patterned Ultrasuede, Abstract Swirl Pattern 4x8.5, 1 Piece, Clove
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-4376 - Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x4.25 Inches - Camel
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XCR-4379 - Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x4.25 Inches Fern Green
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
  • XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
Additional Information
Theme Boho, Autumn
Ingredients FJR-5220, FCL-1150, FCO-3152, CHA-99985, XCR-4376, XTL-1054,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. This project is RETIRED. Please review project instructions carefully—some items may no longer be available for this project and will not be listed below. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (20 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 20 Pieces.
$1.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-5220
TierraCast Brass, Lobster Clasps 23x13mm, 1 Piece, 22K Gold Plated
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.25 / Package | SKU: FCL-1150
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = .
/ Package | SKU: FCO-3152
22K Gold Plated Rolo Chain, 3.7mm, by the Foot
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = By the Foot.
$3.85 / Package | SKU: CHA-99985
The Beadsmith Ultra Suede For Beading Foundation And Cabochon Work 8.5x4.25 Inches - Camel
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Tube.
$4.67 / Package | SKU: XCR-4376
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.09 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
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Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514
The Beadsmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long (1 Piece)

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