DIY Tassel Tutorial: How to Make a Tassel in 5 Easy Steps

Making a tassel is a great way to add a unique touch to any project. Whether you’re making a keychain a bookmark or a piece of jewelry a tassel can be the perfect finishing touch. With just a few simple supplies you can make a tassel in no time. Here’s how to do it in five easy steps.

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

The first step is to gather your supplies. You’ll need some yarn or embroidery floss a pair of scissors a piece of cardboard. You can also use a tassel maker if you have one.

Step 2: Cut the Yarn

Cut the yarn or embroidery floss into several pieces each about 8 inches long. You can use as many pieces as you want depending on how thick you want your tassel to be.

Step 3: Wrap the Yarn Around the Cardboard

Take one of the pieces of yarn wrap it around the cardboard several times. Make sure the yarn is wrapped tightly evenly.

Step 4: Cut the Loops

Once you’ve wrapped the yarn around the cardboard use the scissors to cut the loops at the top. This will create the tassel’s “hairs.”

Step 5: Tie the Tassel

Take the remaining piece of yarn tie it around the top of the tassel. This will keep the “hairs” in place. Trim the ends of the yarn your tassel is complete!

Conclusion

Making a tassel is a fun easy way to add a unique touch to any project. With just a few simple supplies you can make a tassel in no time. Try it out see what you can create!