How to tie leather cord necklaces

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The classic leather slip-knot bracelet is an accessory that you can make in less than five minutes, yet enjoy all summer long. Once you get the hang of it, the possibilities are unlimited for creating your own unique jewelry.

I have been making jewelry for about 15 years but I rarely share any jewelry DIY's because special tools are needed and jewelry making can be complicated (and tedious). However, I recently made a

I have been making jewelry for about 15 years but I rarely share any jewelry DIY's because special tools are needed and jewelry making can be complicated (and tedious). However, I recently made a

This skill builder accompanies our Tricks to Leather Facebook LIVE broadcast on 1/11/17. Watch the broadcast for a complete discussion of leather sizes and types, beads, closures, knots and glue. Our leather sizes start at .5mm and go up to 2mm. Noted on each strand are beads from our product line that are appropriate

The '80's were my "runnin' around years." Yep. That's me and my dear friend Brian in 1986. Yes, I was wearing royal blue pumps and stirrup tights. I subscribe to the adage "If you wore it the first time around, don't wear it the second time around." All of you can rest assured that those blue pumps will not be making an encore appearance any time soon. But there is one recycled trend that I just love, LOVE. The stacked bracelet. Cramming as many slim bracelets on your arm as you can and…

Andria Bieber Designs on Instagram: "How to make a sliding ( barrel) knot with 1.5 mm leather cording from @beadalon for bracelets or necklace leather jewelry ( my cat Luna wanted to help 😂) Directions: Cut 18 inches of 1.5 mm cord ( so you have enough to work with for tying knots) *Take the left strand of the cord and have it lay in front of the right strand of the cord. *Wrap the cord forming a loop around the right strand of the cord once and once again. Then take it back over to…

Check out this tutorial to get step-by-step instructions on how to make a leather necklace knot, and create a beautiful labradorite and pearl necklace on a leather cord.

Save Sliding knots come in very handy when making casual bracelets such as friendship bracelets, shambhala style bracelets, or other macrame braclets and necklaces using leather or cord. It’s also nice to have a one-size-fits-all solution if you’re selling jewelry online where people are unable to try your handmade jewelry on for size. This video... Read More »

This is a guide to making a DIY knotted leather cord necklace. Learn how to make a leather necklace with this easy step-by-step tutorial.