How to Make a Bookmark Tassel
Work around a wide ruler or a piece of stiff card (such as from a cereal box)., Wrap the string, cord, or yarn around the ruler or card several times., Cut the end of the string off the loops and cut a second piece of a generous length, perhaps a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Work around a wide ruler or a piece of stiff card (such as from a cereal box).
Cut or fold it to an appropriate width, about
1.5 inches (4cm).
You can adjust the length of the tassel by making this object wider or narrower.
If in doubt, start with a card that's a little wider than you want.
You can always trim the ends shorter later. -
Step 2: Wrap the string
The number of loops, along with the thickness of the string, determines the thickness of the tassel., Fold this second piece in half., There should be no need to use a needle.
You should have a short loop on one side and two long tails on the other side.,, Then slide the tassel off the ruler or card.,,,, Wrap tightly, and aim for even loops, forming a small, round ball.,,,,,,, -
Step 3: or yarn around the ruler or card several times.
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Step 4: Cut the end of the string off the loops and cut a second piece of a generous length
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Step 5: perhaps a yard (90cm) or more.
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Step 6: Thread the folded end of the second string under the loops.
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Step 7: Pull the two long tails through the short loop.
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Step 8: Tighten this knot snugly by pulling on the two long ends.
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Step 9: Thread both loose ends through a large needle.
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Step 10: Double the two loose ends
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Step 11: leaving about a four inch (10cm) loop.
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Step 12: Push the needle through the top of the tassel and out the side.
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Step 13: Wrap the free ends several times around the tassel
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Step 14: a little ways down from the first knot.
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Step 15: Push the needle down through the center of these loops from top to bottom.
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Step 16: Pull the two long tails all the way through and tighten the knot firmly.
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Step 17: Cut open the bottoms of the loops from before.
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Step 18: Trim the ends to an even length.
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Step 19: Insert the tassel in the bookmark by threading the loop end through the hole.
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Step 20: Pass the tassel through the looped ends
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Step 21: and tug gently.
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Step 22: Enjoy your new tassel.
Detailed Guide
Cut or fold it to an appropriate width, about
1.5 inches (4cm).
You can adjust the length of the tassel by making this object wider or narrower.
If in doubt, start with a card that's a little wider than you want.
You can always trim the ends shorter later.
The number of loops, along with the thickness of the string, determines the thickness of the tassel., Fold this second piece in half., There should be no need to use a needle.
You should have a short loop on one side and two long tails on the other side.,, Then slide the tassel off the ruler or card.,,,, Wrap tightly, and aim for even loops, forming a small, round ball.,,,,,,,
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