Creative idea
A Faux Leather Paper Tassel
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Make your very own faux leather paper tassel for a handbag or as a keyring fob.
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How to do it
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Cut a 14 x 7 cm piece of faux leather paper. Draw the lines using the template which is attached as a separate PDF file on this page.
Cut a 14 x 7 cm piece of faux leather paper. Draw the lines using the template which is attached as a separate PDF file on this page.2 
Cut away theshaded areas (to be used for the tassel at a later stage). Use the pieces as follows:
1.5 cm – for rolling around the top of the tassel.
0.6 cm – for straps
0.4 cm – the width of each tassel.
Measure 2 cm from the bottom and draw an angled line down to the right-hand corner as illustrated in this photo.
Cut away theshaded areas (to be used for the tassel at a later stage). Use the pieces as follows:
1.5 cm – for rolling around the top of the tassel.
0.6 cm – for straps
0.4 cm – the width of each tassel.
Measure 2 cm from the bottom and draw an angled line down to the right-hand corner as illustrated in this photo.3 
Cut out the strap and the other shaded areas.
Cut out the strap and the other shaded areas.4 
Cut the individual tassels.
Cut the individual tassels.5 
Apply a thin coat of glue onto the faux leather paper strip at the top and attach one end of the paper strap into the wet glue.
Apply a thin coat of glue onto the faux leather paper strip at the top and attach one end of the paper strap into the wet glue.6 
Fold the strap in half and attach the other end after having rolled the tassel slightly.
Fold the strap in half and attach the other end after having rolled the tassel slightly.7 
Roll the tassel together. A tip: Secure the rolled up tassel with a clothes peg until the glue has dried.
Roll the tassel together. A tip: Secure the rolled up tassel with a clothes peg until the glue has dried.Template 
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