Howdy folks! With all of the wire wrapped pendents I have been making lately I needed a simple way to showcase them. I am going to sell them at a craft fair but I would rather sell a necklace than just the pendent on it’s own. Also I did not want to put anything on them that would detract from the pendant. The answer: Ribbon!
So with ribbon you can just tie the ends together with an overhand knot (I do when using crinkled seam binding), make an adjustable knot or in the case of this velvet ribbon I used ribbon ends and a clasp. They are inexpensive (a 36 pack was a couple bucks at Joanns), they look elegant and they are easy to use.
Here is a video to show you how:
I really like how you can use any clasp you like with the ribbon ends and you can use any ribbon you have that is moderately thick, not so good for sheer ribbon unless you were using a double strand I think as the teeth need something to grab. Also I found a new tree pendant tutorial to make this simpler tree, I’m not sure what one I like better, on this pendant you start by wrapping 6 strands or wire at the top and adding beads for leaves then twisting the trunk together.
Well, that’s all for today! I am looking forward to working in my studio today after 2 days of the kids home from school due to the snowstorm. I might even get around to filming the original tree of life pendant tutorial that was requested:) Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
Thank you Lindsay. Even though this is a no-brainer, I still liked to watch you applying the ribbon crimps. Now I’ve got it in my little brain and will finally give it a try knowing there’s no great magic to it. I really enjoy receiving your daily emails. All best wishes.
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oh Lindsay! I love love love this!
I am one of your greatest fans! Have to say thank you – thank you and once again “thank you” for sharing your ART with us!
xxx Susi from Austria
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Thanks for sharing Lindsay, you make everything look so easy! ~Diane
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WOW lindsay, thats great!!!! I love it!
greetings from germany, die hippe
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Congrats for getting published again!
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Nice work. Thanks for the YouTube video. Another option would be to put your pieces on a leather string.
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