Chain Tassel Necklace!

 Chain Tassel Necklace! This necklace is so much fun.  The smooth chains are fun to play with! It's heavy, but makes such a fun statement!  I got everything from Oriental Trading.  They sent me supplies in exchange for this fun tutorial! You will need: Scarf End Cap Chain E6000 Glue Jumpring Pliers Wire Take 3 feet of chain. Wrap it around your hand. Carefully remove it and slide a piece of wire through the center. Twist it up on top to hold it all in place. Next use E6000 glue and pipe it in the scarf cap. Shove the wire twisted top inside. Use the pliers to help you shove as much in the cap as possible. Then don't touch it for overnight! Seriously, let it dry completely. Then clip the looped ends of chain. Add a chain and presto!  Done and fabulous! Super fun statement and fun to play with! This post published on Doodlecraft first 

DIY: Make a Calligraphy Oblique Holder!

 DIY: Make a Calligraphy Oblique Holder!  Learn how to make an oblique calligraphy pen holder. This is the ultimate writing utensil for calligraphers. It's an interesting pen that holds the nib at the right angle with ease in the hand. Make a custom one for a left handed calligrapher, a handmade gift or just to add to your collection of gorgeous pens. I am writing up this post because I feel like this is the post I've was searching for. I have been searching and scouring sources to find a comprehensive guide to making my own oblique holder...and pretty much came up empty handed.   There are a few points here and there...so I made some holders and am going to teach you what I learned. Oblique holders are so elegant and beautiful to write with and look at. There is something so fun about the angled flange and the wonder of onlookers about how to write with it! Oblique holders range in price from super dirt cheap for a plastic holder If you do calligraphy ...