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.
Supplies Used: Links are to similar items that can be found online for your convenience.
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
July 27, 2011 at 6:45 pmThat came out sooo nice! Very pretty necklace love it!- Thank you for linking up your T-shirt 🙂
Lara says
July 28, 2011 at 12:00 amOh 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
August 10, 2011 at 9:17 pmI 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
October 21, 2011 at 4:31 amvery cute! I love it!
Justine says
November 22, 2011 at 10:30 pmFound this on pinterest, and I love it! great tute!
Anonymous says
November 26, 2011 at 5:52 pmHi 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
December 3, 2011 at 1:31 amSo 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.
Justine says
December 12, 2011 at 3:09 pmI made one!! …and I love it! I linked back to your post. If your interested you can find my post here:
http://kerraftycreations.blogspot.com/2011/12/pearl-necklace.html
Thanks so much, great tutorial, such a great simple homemade gift!!
Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor says
January 18, 2012 at 2:31 pmSo 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
February 14, 2012 at 3:10 pmThat necklace looks really cute! And really easy to make! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Have a great day!
kevin kirkwood says
March 28, 2012 at 5:23 amYou made my day! Fantastic!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
July 10, 2012 at 2:57 amThis is so cool! I’m pinning this. Thanks for sharing at Creative Thursday each week:)
Amber M says
July 10, 2012 at 4:34 amAdorable! That is so easy but so lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel says
July 16, 2012 at 2:58 amThis 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
July 22, 2012 at 5:18 pmOnce 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
July 19, 2012 at 11:57 amExtremely eye-catching hues of the ribbon Pearl Necklace. Simply beautiful.
Pam Jackson says
August 14, 2013 at 8:09 pmLove it and I will have to make one…thanks for sharing.
FrauTau says
January 12, 2014 at 3:13 pmhi there! happy new year from vienna 🙂 i love this necklace and did it as a christmas present for my mother. besides i wrote about it on my blog superzisch.com and linked for the tutorial to your blog 🙂 check it out here (it is in german laguage though…) http://www.superzisch.com/2014/01/zisch-on.html#more.
would be happy if you could like my site on facebook? facebook.com/superzisch. greetings, tau
Mary guidry says
December 11, 2014 at 8:11 amThanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Edye says
July 25, 2016 at 10:59 amWhat a pretty necklace! Love the purple one 🙂
Blessings,
Edye
Katie says
July 26, 2016 at 8:26 amThanks Edye! They are a lot of fun to make!
Laurie says
August 2, 2016 at 3:47 pmSuch a pretty idea! Thanks so much for sharing your projects with us this week at Brag About It! Pinned to share.
~Laurie
Katie says
August 3, 2016 at 9:04 amThanks Laurie, I am so glad that you like this necklace. Thanks for sharing!