Cassidy Leather Tassel Earrings

PROJECT E2153
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Beginner
These two tone earrings feature leather cord tassels to sway and give interest to this boho design.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

By following the instructions below you will make one earring. Repeat all instructions to make the second earring.
  1. Please watch our video: How to Make a Tassel with Round Leather Cord. In this video, you will see how to cut your leather pieces, and glue them into the cord end.
  2. To finish it off, open the loop of an earring hook, same as you would a jump ring, and attach the cord end to the loop. Close the loop.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • FEA-3010 - 22K Gold Plated Surgical Steel Hypo-Allergenic Earring Hooks (100)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • FCR-1608 - Beadsmith Gold Plated Barrel Cord Ends With Ring 12mm Long - Fits Up To 6.5mm Cord (4)
    Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • CHY-2014 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Natural Antique Brown
    Project uses 16 Inches. You will need 1 package.

  • CHY-2016 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Natural Orange
    Project uses 16 Inches. You will need 1 package.

  • XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
  • XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Boho, Autumn
Ingredients FEA-3010, FCR-1608, CHY-2014, CHY-2016, XTL-1054,
Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Earring Findings, Hypo-Allergenic Hooks 19mm Long 21 Gauge, Gold Plated (50 Pairs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pairs.
$19.95 / Package | SKU: FEA-3010
The Beadsmith Cord Ends, Barrel with Ring 12mm, Fits 6.5mm Cord, Gold Plated (4 Pieces)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 4 Pieces.
$3.59 / Package | SKU: FCR-1608
Leather Cord, Round 2mm, Natural Antique Brown, by Leather Cord USA (1 yard)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Yard.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: CHY-2014
Leather Cord, Round 2mm Natural Orange, by Leather Cord USA (1 yard)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Yard.
$2.49 / Package | SKU: CHY-2016
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$2.19 / Package | SKU: XTL-1054
Earn Reward Points Earn Reward Points with your purchase of project components or tools.

Tools and Other Supplies:

The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.49 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

Related Video [VIEW ALL VIDEOS]

Accessible Options For closed captions/subtitles, click the CC icon on the video player after starting the video.

You recently viewed

Clear recently viewed