DIY Graduation Tassel Quick and Easy (For Under $1)

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Learn how to make my quick and easy DIY Graduation Tassel 2026 in under a minute and for less than a dollar! It’s graduation season and the accent that is so important for creating graduation party decorations is the graduation tassel! Adding a tassel to any decoration instantly transforms it into a graduation decoration.

These DIY Graduation Tassels are so easy to create and can be customized in any color. You can make the traditional gold tassel or make it in the school colors. You are not going to believe how cheap and easy they are to make. You only need two materials to make a tassel. The materials can be found at any craft store in any color you want to use.

You will also learn how to make Two-Color & Multi-Color Graduation Tassels in minutes!

Watch my video below to see how to quickly and easily make a DIY Graduation Tassel. I show step-by-step instructions for this Graduation tassel idea. I demonstrate the process as I make it. The colors of the tassel can be changed to reflect the school colors of the graduate.

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You can watch the video tutorial showing how to make a tassel with step-by-step instructions or follow the instructions below.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to make –

• Classic DIY Graduation Tassels – The perfect, inexpensive addition to any graduation party craft.

• Two-Color & Multi-Color Tassels – I’ll show you my secret to customizing these to match your exact school colors!

• Mini DIY Graduation Decorations – Cute, tiny accents that look amazing on gift boxes, centerpieces, or cupcakes.

Classic Class of 2026 DIY Graduation Tassels

The instructions are for both a traditional sized graduation tassel or two mini tassels.

• Separate the embroidery floss, opening the middle so it is even on both sides.

• Feed the twist ties through the loops of the embroidery floss.
• Fold the twist tie in half so the ends meet.
• Twist the tie so to secure the embroidery floss.

• For the mini tassels, feed twist ties in at both ends and twist together to secure the embroidery floss.

• Twist a gold twist tie around the embroidery floss about 1/4 inch from the end. This makes the head or knob.

• For the two mini tassels, twist gold twist ties around the embroidery floss at both ends, about 1/4 inch from the end,  to make the head or knob

• Feed the scissors inside the loops at the bottom of the tassel and cut to make the tassel.

• For the mini tassels, cut the embroidery floss in half to create two tassels. The mini tassels are perfect to accent graduation decorations.
• Trim the cut ends to even out the bottom of the tassel and fluff the strands.

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Two-Color & Multi-Color Tassels

If you are hosting a graduation party, you know how frustrating it can be to find decorations that perfectly match your exact school colors.

That is why I absolutely love this craft! Adding a custom tassel instantly transforms any plain box, centerpiece, or gift bag into a personalized graduation decoration.

Instead of spending a fortune ordering custom pre-made ones, I’m going to show you how to make beautiful, two-color and multicolor graduation tassels yourself. They take minutes to make, cost only a few dollars, and all you need is basic embroidery floss!

Watch the video below to see exactly how to blend the colors together.

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🎓 FAQ SECTION

How long does it take to make a graduation tassel?

This graduation tassel takes less than a minutes to make.

What kind of yarn or thread works best?

Embroidery floss work great. It is inexpensive, already pre-wound and comes and all different colors that can be used for school colors. It can also be used to make multicolor tassels.

Can I make tassels in school colors?

Yes! Use two colors at once for a striped effect.

Can kids make these?

Absolutely — this is a great classroom or family craft.

What can I use instead of embroidery floss?

Yarn, ribbon or twine also work. You can also make decorative tassels out of paper.

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🎓 WAYS TO USE YOUR DIY GRADUATION TASSEL

You can accessorize your custom made Graduation decorations with graduation tassels whether it is graduation centerpieces, giftbags, photo booth props, table decor or party favors.  You can also accent store bought graduation decor to add a personal touch and make them look custom made.

• Graduation Centerpieces
• Graduation Gift Bags and Gift Boxes
• Photo Booth Frame and Photo Booth Props
• Graduation Cap Decorations
• Table Décor
• Door Hangers
• Party favors

DIY Graduation Centerpiece (Step-by-Step Instructions)

Create this festive DIY graduation centerpiece made from tissue boxes and inexpensive things from the craft store. This graduation decor is sure to add pizazz to any graduation party for any age! The nice thing about this DIY graduation decoration is can easily be customized for the school colors and mascot.

2026 DIY Graduation Centerpiece

You easily create a fun and festive DIY Graduation Centerpiece that adds all the elements of a graduation celebration – the year, graduation cap and school colors. Paint large wood, paper mache numbers in school colors. You can also cut out them of cardboard or foam board.

Accent a vase with ribbon in your school colors, fill with real or faux flowers and brighten with fairy lights.

Quick and Easy DIY Graduation Gift Bags Ideas

 

Learn how to easily make these DIY Graduation Gift Bags out of simple gift bag and stiff felt. These graduation themed gift bags are perfect for gift cards, checks, money or any other small gifts. Use a few inexpensive materials to make these beautiful DIY Graduation gift bags. Customize the graduation tassel and tissue paper fill with the colors to match the school theme.

DIY Graduation Cap Gift Box

This easy to make Graduation Cap gift box, is perfect for not only gift cards, checks, money but also a small gifts These graduation gift boxes are made from stiff gift boxes with a lid and covered with felt. Foam board it used for the foundation of the graduation cap. You can customize the felt color to match the school theme and make a coordinating tassel.

DIY Graduation Photo Booth Props (FREE PATTERN Class of 2026)

Create amazing graduation photo both props for the class of 2026! Use inexpensive glitter paper, felt and cardstock accented with a mini tassel.

DIY Graduation Cap Decorations (Easy to Make and Free Printable)

These DIY Graduation Cap Decorations are a great decoration to add some height to your table. They are perfect DIY Graduation Centerpieces Ideas.congrats hang tag 2026 and step-by-step instructions.

Have an Amazing Graduation Party!