Tin Cup Lariat
This simple necklace can be made in a jiffy and looks great dressed up or with casual wear!
What a great gift for friends and family. This can be made long or short depending on the look you
want. We wrote the instructions for a 20 lariat.
Materials
" 11 6-8mm Pearls
" 14 4mm Crystal bicone beads
" 2 6mm Crystal bicone beads
" 1 pkg. #4 Griffin needle end silk cord
" 2 end tips
" 2 24g headpins
Tools
" Scissors
" Awl
" Cocktail Straw
" Chain Nose Plier
" Wire Cutter
" Clear Nail Polish
Step One
Determine the amount of distance you want between the beads and
cut the straw to that length.
Step Two
Unwind the silk cord and tie a knot at the end. Place the bead tip on
the cord with the cup facing the knot and slide onto the cord.
Step Three
Slip the straw onto the cord until it is resting against the end tip. Tie
a simple overhand knot and put the awl into the center of the knot, slide the knot
down until it hits the straw. Pull the knot tight while removing the awl,
remove the straw.
Step Four
Place a bead or a grouping of beads onto the cord until it is resting against the
knot. Tie a simple overhand knot and put the awl into the center of the knot, slide the
knot down until it hits the bead. Pull the knot tight while removing the awl. It is
important to keep the tension tight on the cord, especially at the tip of the awl, so the `
knot does not relax allowing a space between the bead and the knot. (This takes practice
so don't get discouraged if your first few knots are loose)
Step Five
Continue to alternate steps 3 and 4 until you reach the desired
length.
Step Six
Tie a knot after the last bead and slip the other end tip onto the cord with the cup
facing out. Slip the straw onto the cord and tie a knot. Slide the straw off and pull the
end tip up to the knot.
Step Seven
Trim the excess cord and put a drop of nail polish onto each of the knots.
Step Eight
Stack a few beads onto each of the headpins and wire wrap closed.
Step Nine
Slip the loops of the headpins onto the end tips and gentley
close the loops on the end tips.
That's it. A beautiful lariat! To wear just drape around the neck
and tie in a knot in the front.
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