Make a Tin Cup Necklace
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The tin cup necklace consists of beads knotted at even
intervals onto silk or
cotton cord. Faux pearls are often used as the beads.
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Directions
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Cut a piece of cord that is the length of the finished piece plus
8 inches (about 24 inches total). Thread one side of a clasp onto
the cord, and then tie an overhand knot. Clip the thread, leaving
a short tail so it won't come untied. You may want to add a drop
of glue to the knot to secure it.
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Decide how much space you want between the beads. Draw two lines
on a piece of paper or card to help you space the beads evenly.
Jot down the name of the necklace, and then you can use the
card if you make another one.
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Make an overhand knot at the first interval, string on a bead, and then
make another overhand knot. You may wish to use an awl or a small gauge
knitting needle to assist in making the knots snug against the beads.
Continue to knot beads onto the cord until the necklace is as long as
you want it, and then attach the other part of the clasp in the same
manner as the first.
Note: If you plan to make a lot of knotted necklaces, you
may want to invest in a tool called the "Tri-cord knotter" which makes
this operation faster and easier.
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Variations
- Vary the size, frequency, or type of beads used. Try
this: instead of putting just one bead between the knots, put
several - perhaps two seed beads and a glass focal bead.
- Put a large bead at the center and have the beads get gradually smaller
on each side.
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