Keychain with Beads and Charms - Gold with Turquoise inspi59722
Keychain with Beads and Charms - Gold with Turquoise
Give your bag or keys a unique touch with this macramé key chain! Simply follow the step-by-step photos and create your own style with colorful threads, beads and charms. The perfect DIY project for a personalized accessory! Add a little flair with some jasseron chain and nylon wire and make it all your design. Grab your materials and get started today!
Materials Used:
Keychain gold
Gold charms
Matte acrylic beads 6mm
Tassel White
Faceted Glass Beads White Shine 6x5mm
Tibetan Spacer Beads Spiral 6mm Antique Gold Nickel Free
Macram cord 0.8mm
Satin Cord
Fold Over Cord End Gold 6x3mm
Stainless Steel Necklace Gold 15x6mm, 1 meter
Jumpring 4mm gold
Jumpring 6mm gold
Nylon Wire
Crimp beads gold
Fun! Personalize the keychain by adding an initial :)
Initial Shell Charm White Pearl 15x2mm
Step-by-step
- Choose three colors of macramé thread you want to use. For example, these can be neutral colors or just brightly colored threads, depending on your preference.
- Cut the threads to the right length: Cut three pieces, each 1 meter long, of each color. You have a total of 3 colors, so 3 x 1 meter per color.
- Fold the wires in half around the keychain (see added image). Fold each wire in half so that you have a loop at the top. This will be the starting point of your macramé knots.
- Divide the threads: Divide the 6 ends (2 per color) into three groups so that you have three “working threads”: one per color.
- Using the threads, make a single knot alternating colors each time for a fun pattern and effect (see added image).
- Repeat until desired length and tie off with a spacer bead and a simple knot, using a lighter or some jewelry glue on the knot if necessary to make sure the knot doesn't come loose.
- Cut pieces of satin cord of different lengths for a playful effect.
- Use the lighter to gently heat the ends of the satin cord to keep them from fraying. Be careful not to hold the flame too close to the cord.
- Take the ends of the satin cord and slide a lace cap over them. This provides a neat finish to the cord. Use pliers to press the lace cap closed to keep it firmly in place
- Attach the charms to the satin cord or jasseron chain using small rings or by threading the charms directly onto the chain.
- If you want to add charms to the satin cord, you can do so by using a small ring to attach them to the lace cap.
- Cut a piece of jasseron chain of different lengths for a playful effect. Attach charms to this by inserting them into the links of the chain using jump rings, and closing the jump rings tightly using pliers.
- Attach the jasseron chains to the keychain using a jumpring.
- Check the knots: Make sure all the knots are secure, and that the charms and chain are attached properly. Cut off excess threads as needed.
Tip: Play with the length of the wires:
If you want a longer keychain, you can make the wires and satin cord longer, but be careful not to make it too long for your use.
Now you have a beautiful keychain that includes both macramé knots, satin cord and charms! With this you have not only created a unique keychain, but also a versatile piece of jewelry that you can customize to your own taste.
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