Make Silk Thread Jewellery

 Silk thread jewellery is the popular name that is given to jewelry made using silkish viscose rayon embroidery thread. Though silk is a much favoured material in India, Silk jewellery trend has not been very strong but it has been in short bursts as recurring trend cycles. I remember wearing Peruvian earrings in the mid nineties, made by tribals of Kodaikanal. How the craft reached there is a fascinating study by itself to which I must hope to devote some time. Since this is an all time favourite post, I am updating it with new pictures and tutorial links in September 2016 that will help you Make Silk Thread Jewellery.

 Make Silk Thread Jewellery bangles 

Last week I got a call from somebody who wanted to learn Silk jewelry from me. Considering that this is the only form of Jewelry making I had actually learnt, I was fine with it. As before taking any class, I did some research and sample projects to come up with new ideas as its been a while since I made silk thread jewelry for sale. Deviating from using the statutory frame (block and nail  technique), I used stick on wall hooks and I should say that result was just the same (now it is more cost effective and I can change the length of the cord any time without making a new frame 🙂 ) So here are some products I made. 

Make Silk Thread Jewellery

After making some simple wrapped bangles in nice bright colours we made a neck cord with danglers (mummy wrap) and some anklets in multiple colours in class.

 
 
The Peruvian Earrings were the most difficult to make in terms of Silk Thread Jewellery.  The tutorial – String art pendant by Camille Sheron I found on the Beading Gem blog was very very helpful. It was difficult as I don’t have a wire coiler so I coiled it with my awl. I got good coils but owing to the thickness of the awl I had to use really thick threads while making the earring. So instead of looking delicately intricate, it looks very bold and Tribal now. I wish that I hadn’t thrown away similar earrings I had bought 12 years back when they were quite a rage and could have reused the frames.
I tried a cross wrap techniques (the easiest while counting coils) – let me see if I have the patience to do the peacock eye design in the future. 
Some tips for making peruvian earrings – Apart from making both earrings simultaneously, use a coiler so that you can use fine thread. While knotting the thread on top use a knot that is used to string flowers and secure with fabric glue – they will never unravel. Finally, instead of using embroidery floss its easier to use running thread from a thread roll as as it doesnt knot or tangle.
If you find counting too time consuming,  Silk Thread Jhumkas can be easily done provided you have the right base for it or you can simply wrap thread on a styrofoam base to create fun lightweight earrings
Make Silk Thread Jewellery
  
Visit this link for contemporary and colorful Silk thread Jewelry tutorials. 
I hope you find it interesting
Cheers

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7 responses to “Make Silk Thread Jewellery”

  1. Unknown avatar
    Unknown

    divya.all ur collections r too gud.would like to try making the necklace cord.is there any tutorial of urs which can help me with that.

  2. Divya Shree M S avatar
    Divya Shree M S

    divya pls share ur contact number

  3. Jess Shpek avatar
    Jess Shpek

    absolutely amazing!

  4. spoorthi c j avatar
    spoorthi c j

    can one tell me the website to buy this type of jewellery.

  5. Divya N avatar
    Divya N

    Please email me to place your orders

  6. shilpa avatar
    shilpa

    Hi i am shilpa i am also making silk thread jewlary like ear rings,bangles,neckless sets so i am intresting to sell my products so how can i contact with u.

    1. jewelsofsayuri avatar
      jewelsofsayuri

      You could email me or send me a message on facebok