Comments on: Sari Silk Tassel Necklace With Gemstone & Silver

By: Denise Gunter

Denise Gunter — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 18:20:08 +0000

What are you stringing your beads on?

By: Beth Anne Adams

Beth Anne Adams — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 03:25:47 +0000

Lawana,
I saw your comment about whether these necklaces were for sale in retail businesses- indeed they are in Panama City Beach, FL as I purchased one yesterday in a sort of beachy, bohemian shop. I saw more of them today in an antique/crafty shop and it has prompted me to look for them on etsy, etc. as I love them and their uniqueness! Here they are found on both beaded agate as well as beaded chain thus varying the price. Hope this helps.

By: Holly Luen

Holly Luen — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 00:24:48 +0000

Hi Lawana,
You fold then lengthwise. Once the tassel is made, I run it under a water faucet to shape it then let it dry. Silk is a natural fiber so it’s ok to get wet. If you go to my shop TuscanRoadDesigns.com, you can see more examples. Good luck!
Holly

By: Lawana Davis

Lawana Davis — Mon, 13 Jun 2016 23:55:28 +0000

the Holly,
Hey there!!!! I just happened to see that you had replied to my sari silk
tassel making question. Thank you so much. However, I’m still somewhat confused….LOL!!!!! When you state you “fold them in half over” or you saying
the strands in length or the width? I’m also ironing the silk because it is so
very wrinkled but once I wire it and then bring the wire into the cone, the
ribbon sort of “projects” from the cone in a “unruly” style is the only way I
can think of describing the final effect. I’m seeing these tassels from ssilk
only on etsy and pinterest, but have to date not seen any being sold in retail businesses or anyone (other than me), wearing them. I get no compliments whether it is one of the two I’ve purchased from Etsy sellers or from my
own hands. I’m curious as to whether they’re just not “catching on” in
Texas. I don’t want to continue wasting my money and time on these of
they are not a popular trend. Thank you so much for your help and this time I will be on the “look out” for a reply from you.
Gratefully,
Lawana

By: Holly Louen

Holly Louen — Fri, 06 May 2016 15:38:09 +0000

Hi Lawana,
Many thanks for the kind feedback!
The sari silk can be in any width, however if it is too wide, I cut it lengthwise. I think the best width is about 1/2″. Often however, the silk is infact 1″ or wider but crinkled or rolled which is actually good because then it makes the tassel fuller. I use about 10 8″ strands and fold them in half over and secure to the wire. Then bring the wire up thru the cone and finish it from there.
If you go to any of my tassel listings on my shop, there is a picture that will give you some good ideas of all the unlimited color and finishing options.
Good luck and enjoy!
Best, Holly

By: Lawana Davis

Lawana Davis — Thu, 05 May 2016 19:09:43 +0000

Your ss tassel is gorgeous. I bought online 3 yards of the silk and it in width is
almost 1 inch. I’m not positive I’m placing into the “cone” correctly or even if the silk sold to me on etsy is the correct width. Would you please explain to me how you make the tassel only. Thank you so very much, Lawana Davis

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:39:16 +0000

Very pretty. Good use of Sari silk.

By: Sheila Meador

Sheila Meador — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 12:22:17 +0000

You used two of my favorite components to make this unique necklace. It looks great!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 04:02:45 +0000

This is a lovely necklace, Holly – I love the color palette, and the sari silk is such a nice material for tassels. This necklace feels peaceful and timeless.