How To Make Ribbon Jewelry
Making ribbon jewelry is fairly simple. You can use any type of ribbon that is flexible, including organza, satin, velvet and even grosgrain. Ribbon usually come in numerous different colors, sizes and textures. You can purchase everything needed to make this type of jewelry from any craft or sewing store. With such a wide variety of materials available, you can create many one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry.
You will need:
- Ribbon, between 1/4" and 1" wide
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Matches or lighter
- Wide ribbon
- Applique
- Pendants
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Thread
- Needle
- Fabric paint
- Jewelry clasps, any type
Necklaces:
- Cut a 13" to 14" section of ribbon.
- Thread a pendant onto the ribbon and move it so that it is in the middle.
- Tie a small knot on each side of the pendant so that it is held in place.
- Use a lighter or match to slightly melt the ends of the ribbon. This will keep it from fraying. Do not let the ribbon burn.
- Place the necklace around your neck and tie the ends.
Bracelet:
- Cut a section of ribbon that is about 7" long.
- Lay the ribbon out on a flat surface.
- Plug in the hot glue gun.
- Squeeze a small dot of glue onto the center of the ribbon and press and applique on to the glue dot.
- Use fabric paint to decorate the ribbon and applique.
- Cut a foot long section of thread and put it through a needle. Sew one end of the jewelry clasp on each side of the ribbon.