🔗 Make a colorful knotted keychain or earrings using SilverSilk Knitted Leather Chain and braided nylon cord. In this video tutorial, Nealay guides you step-by-step, with tips for making neat knots and using SilverSilk Double-Strand End Caps. Follow the pattern to create a vibrant keychain, or make duplicates for eye-catching earrings! Check out the video guide to see the knots in action.
✨ What You'll Discover:
🌟 Learn an inventive way to use SilverSilk Knitted Leather Chain as your macramé foundation.
🌟 Perfect your macramé knotting skills in this beginner-friendly review of two knotting types.
🌟 Find out how to attach SilverSilk findings to turn your design into a keychain or earrings!
🛍️ Materials:
4in length of limoncello SilverSilk Knitted Leather Chain
Two SilverSilk Double-Strand End Caps
One SilverSilk Lobster Claw Clasp
Two SilverSilk Jump Rings
four 10” lengths of 1.8mm multicolor braided nylon cord
Optional: For earrings, duplicate the materials and add 2 SilverSilk Earring Wires for earrings
🛠️ Tools:
Flush Cutters
Wubbers Nylon Flat-Nose Proline Pliers https://wubbers.com/wubbers-nylon-flat-nose-proline-pliers/
Scissors
Watch this video to learn about the tools I recommend using with SilverSilk: http://silversilkonline.com/recommended-tools
📋 Step-By-Step Instructions:
✅ Step 1: Secure the ends of a 4-inch length of SilverSilk Knitted Leather Chain in Double-Strand End Cap.
✅ Step 2: Cut four 10-inch lengths of braided knotting cord.
✅ Step 3: Lark’s Knot the midpoint of each of the four cords onto the Leather Chain hoop.
✅ Step 4: Lay the left side cord over the next three cords as the holding cord.
✅ Step 5: Double half hitch knot the next cord onto the holding cord.
✅ Step 6: Double half hitch knot the next two cords onto the holding cord.
✅ Step 7: Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the other side of the fringe.
✅ Step 8: Double half hitch knot the two center cords.
✅ Step 9: Trim the ends of your braided cord using sharp scissors.
✅ Step 10: Attach SilverSilk Findings to Finish your keychain or earrings design.
🎓 Perfect for All Skill Levels:
Whether you're a beginner looking to enhance your jewelry-making skills or an experienced crafter seeking new inspiration, this tutorial is tailored for you! Nealay will guide you step-by-step, providing insights into design aesthetics, techniques, and the versatility of SilverSilk products.
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