Tassel making for beginners

the long version

If you have never made a tassel before, all the basic instructions are included here, from the simplest 'one-part' thread tassel to more complicated tassels with covered or polished wooden heads and decorated skirts. Various ways of adding extra decoration are also explained, as well as instructions on making your own cords. A clear step-by-step method is given with each project, accompanied by helpful line drawings and photographs. Advice on choosing threads is included, along with information on other materials and equipment. Includes instructions for: -making cords -Basic thread tassels -Tassels with covered heads -Tassels with polished heads -Adding extra decoration