Step 1
Decide how long you want your tassel to be. For this particular tutorial, we will be making a tassel with a finished length of 1 ½ inches. Multiply your finished length by two and add some (in this case, the result would be a bit more than 3 inches). Then, fold over a long piece of cord 3+ inches at a time, approximately 10 times similar to the photo below.
Step 2
Cut two 7 inch pieces of cord.
Step 3
Take one of the spare 7 inch cords you cut, and tie a knot around the middle of your stack.
Step 4
Pinch and fold the stack in half until its opposite ends meets at the bottom.
Step 5
One quarter of an inch below the top of the fold you created, tie your remaining 7 inch cord around the stack to secure your bundle.
Step 6
At the bottom of the tassel, cut each folded strand of cord so it is opened and split in two.
Step 7
Measure 3 inches down from the fold of the tassel, and trim the fringes so they are even and match your desired length.
Step 8
You may consider adding a bead to the top of your tassel for style. Then, create a regular loop knot at the top of your tassel for security.
Step 9
Now that you made a finished tassel, use it creatively in your own custom jewelry designs!
Conclusion
Tassels are a great way to add a custom finishing touch to your jewelry pieces, with the type of materials you have you can pick a material that compliments your custom pieces.