zoom rollover image to zoom
Jewelry: Purple Feather-Tipped Lariat
12 kudoz

Purple Feather-Tipped Lariat

Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

Difficulty:

Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Mod, Hipster, Funky, Rock / Punk, Cute, Romantic, Casual, Whimsical


Materials

Size 8 seeds, a variety of purple beads, purple feathers, fine chain, 49-strand Accu-Flex beading wire

What was your inspiration?

I hadn't made a lariat in a while, and since I'm seeing feathers everywhere these days, I decided it was time to make my own streamlined design.

What are you most proud of?

The tassels at the bottom, comprised of feathers and beaded dangles on fine chain, were once 2 different pairs of earrings. :D

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

You'll want to buy a little bag of good, firm feathers at your local craft store (goose feathers are nice and sturdy) and some very small cord-end crimps so that you can practice trimming and assembling the feather dangles.

The first few feathers you make might look rough, but eventually you'll get the hang of it!

 

5 comments

Add your comment:

JackieO on craftsy.com
Nov 14, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What is the total length of necklace ( not including feathers)
vanillasquare on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
The total length is about 56", not including feathers. (For me, this is an open arms' length, and seems to work for most necks.) :D
vanillasquare on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Sorry this response took a little longer than it usually does! Normally I'm right on top of it but my internet is on the fritz.
saralex on craftsy.com
Nov 10, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Its really pretty, earthy. The colors are a great choice and combo.
vanillasquare on craftsy.com
Nov 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I love purple, it's my favorite color!