These instructions will make a 22.5 inch necklace. For a longer or shorter necklace, choose your desired length of leather cord.
- Please watch the video: How to Make a Necklace with Leather Cord and Large Hole Beads. In this video, you will see from start to finish how to create this design using 2mm leather cord, European style large hole beads, 8mm round stardust beads, and a TierraCast Celtic heart charm. First you will see how to attach the charm to your bail bead. Then you will see how to string the beads onto the leather in the order shown. Next you will see how to stabilize the design by attaching crimp covers on either side of the beads. Finally, you will see how to attach a clasp using foldover crimp cord ends.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- PND-09009 - TierraCast Celtic Collection, Celtic Heart Charm 21x26.5mm, 1 Piece, Antiqued Silver
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- BMB-8372 - Silver Tone Celtic Knot Trinity Band Bead - Charm Bail With Loop - European Style Large Hole
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- BGL-8317 - Faceted Glass European Style Large Hole Bead - Jet Black 14mm (1)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BGL-8318 - Faceted Glass European Style Large Hole Bead - Metallic Gold 14mm (1)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BGL-8319 - Faceted Glass European Style Large Hole Bead - Metallic Hematite 14mm (1)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 2 packages.
- BMB-1858 - Gunmetal Plated Stardust Sparkle Round Beads 8mm (25)
Project uses 8 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- CHY-2002 - Genuine Leather Cord, Round 2mm, By the Yard, Black
Project uses 22 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1446 - Silver Plated Foldover 3mm Cord Ends For Ribbon (20)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-1083 - Gun Metal Brass Fluted Crimp Bead Covers 4mm (144)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5219 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 6mm 20 Gauge (50)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-4715 - Silver Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (6)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5260 - Beadsmith Fold Over Crimping Pliers For Leather & Suede Findings
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-0034 - Wubbers Classic Series Round Nose Quality Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers