Make a Ribbon Pearl Necklace by following this handmade jewelry tutorial. Customize with any color ribbon and DIY your style of jewelry.
I found my next project on Pinterest. It was originally linked back to a store, but it is no longer available. I still really wanted one, so I figure out how to make the ribbon pearl necklace and thought you might like a tutorial so you can make it too.
Oh, and while we are talking about Pinterest, make sure to follow me on Pinterest! I add fun tutorials to my boards every day for lots of fresh and fun content!
Isn’t it pretty? I know it looks difficult but once you understand the steps, it is actually pretty easy because the steps repeat.
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Tutorial
Begin with two strands of Ribbon. Each strand I used measured about 2.5 – 3 feet because I wanted to make sure I had enough. With the two pieces together, tie a knot about 5-6 inches in from one end. Then tie the thread into that knot. The thread is what is going to go into the beads, not the ribbon.
Thread one bead then pull the needle & thread through ribbon A, put on another bead and put the needle and thread through the ribbon B and just keep alternating making sure not to twist the ribbon.
The ribbon pearl necklace will awkward in the beginning but it gets better I promise. The key is for each ribbon to pass over 2 beads but you want them to alternate so there is ribbon between each bead.
After you thread the last pearl, again put the 2 ribbon strands together and tie a knot tight against that last pearl. Trim Ribbon B close to the knot so you are left with only long ribbon, Ribbon A. Make sure you trim Ribbon B off of the starting end as well so you have 2 single ribbon ends to tie together. With the two loose ends, decide how long you want your necklace to be and tie another knot and trim the ends.
I made 2, a purple and a black Ribbon Pearl Necklaces and I love them both have worn them each many times.
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The Tootsie Wootsie says
That came out sooo nice! Very pretty necklace love it!- Thank you for linking up your T-shirt 🙂
Lara says
Oh I love this! They look really nice paired together as well. So easy! I have to add this to the loooong list of little projects I want to do! 🙂 Added you on Pinterest too!
[email protected] Crafty says
I love it- especially together! I’ll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow for Three Things Thursday- hope you’ll stop by, check it out, and grab a featured button if you like!
Valerie- http://www.occasionallycrafty.blogspot.com
EvA. . . says
very cute! I love it!
Justine says
Found this on pinterest, and I love it! great tute!
Anonymous says
Hi there! I’m super excited about this necklace, but I think I need more explicit instructions or a picture of another step. My mom and I both tried, but can’t seem to thread the pearl through without twisting the ribbon. Any help would be great! Thanks!
Vickie S says
So cute and so easy. Would be nice to make up a bunch on some rainy or snowy day, and keep them on hand for a last-minute gift.
Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says
So pretty!! I love it! I am a new follower! I found you at Show and Share.
Jill
twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com
Would love if you stopped by and said Hi:)
Rachel says
That necklace looks really cute! And really easy to make! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Have a great day!
kevin kirkwood says
You made my day! Fantastic!
Amber M says
Adorable! That is so easy but so lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Michelles Tasty Creations says
This is so cool! I’m pinning this. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday each week:)
Rachel says
This is so pretty! I have some pearls and tons of ribbon. I HAVE to try this. How long did it take you to make?
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Katie Adams says
Once I figured it out and I knew what I was doing one necklace took about an hour.
I am so glad you like it, it was really fun to make!
Real Shooppee says
Extremely eye-catching hues of the ribbon Pearl Necklace. Simply beautiful.
Pam Jackson says
Love it and I will have to make one…thanks for sharing.
Mary guidry says
Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Edye says
What a pretty necklace! Love the purple one 🙂
Blessings,
Edye
Katie says
Thanks Edye! They are a lot of fun to make!
Laurie says
Such a pretty idea! Thanks so much for sharing your projects with us this week at Brag About It! Pinned to share.
~Laurie
Katie says
Thanks Laurie, I am so glad that you like this necklace. Thanks for sharing!