How to Make Ribbon Necklaces with Charms
Ribbon necklaces are fast and easy to make. Almost anyone can learn to make a unique and stylish ribbon necklace in a matter of minutes with just a few materials and tools. Adding a charm to the center of the ribbon gives the necklace a special look that will make it a pleasure to wear. Learn how to make ribbon necklaces with charms and add this lovely necklace to your jewelry collection.
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Things You'll Need
- 1/2-inch wide Organza ribbon (length determined by necklace length desired) Ruler Scissors Charm 2 Complementary beads (holes large enough to fit the ribbon) 2 Fold-over crimp ends Chain nose pliers Beading glue Toggle clasp
Instructions
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Determine the finished length of the necklace. Add five inches and cut the ribbon to this length.
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Find the center of the ribbon and fold it at this point. Insert the fold of the ribbon through the ring of the charm so that it extends through the ring approximately one inch. Bring the ribbon ends around and insert the ends through the fold of the ribbon and pull tight. You have now attached the ribbon to the ring of the charm.
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Tie an overhand knot with both ribbon lengths approximately 1/2 inch above the charm.
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Place both beads onto both ribbons and push them down to rest right above the overhand knot. Tie another overhand knot to surround the beads with knots.
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Place the ribbon necklace onto a flat work surface. Fold one of the ribbon ends over approximately 1/8-inch from the end and insert this folded end into a fold-over crimp end. Add a drop of beading glue to the ribbon inside the crimp end. Use the chain nose pliers to crimp the fold-over crimp closed around the ribbon. Repeat with the other end of the ribbon and the other fold-over crimp end. Allow the glue to dry before proceeding.
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Open the loop of one of the crimp ends with the pliers and place one half of the toggle clasp onto the open loop. Close the loop. Repeat with the other crimp end loop and the other half of the toggle clasp to finish the ribbon charm necklace.
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