Learn how easy it is to macrame 3mm deerskin lace on a Woven Straw Ring for a cool and hip pair of earrings!

Macrame is making waves along side the fiber trend. Our Designer, Tory did a tutorial on how to make a single half hitch knot with 3mm deerskin lace around a woven straw ring. It revises our favorite woven straw component into fall fashion and even back to school wear!

What you’ll need:

• Handmade Woven Straw Ring – Z001659
• 3mm LeatherCord USA Deerskin Lace
  OR
• 3mm or 5mm LeatherCord USA Deertan Lace
• Super New Glue
• Earring Finding and 5-6mm jump ring
• Optional tool: Bead Reamer

Tutorial

1. Cut two pieces of 1 meter of lace each.
2. Fold lace in half and make a lark’s head knot on the straw ring. (Make sure to keep the smooth side sitting outwards.)
3. With each strand of lace, make a single half hitch knot working outward around the ring to both sides of the lark’s head knot you made in step 2.
4. Make 6-8 half hitch knots on both sides of the lark’s knot on the straw ring.
5. Take the lace end and tuck it behind your third loop on the backside of your knotted straw ring. Do the same to other end.
6. Add a small dab of glue to keep ends in place.
7. Cut excess lace.
8. Complete your earrings with making a hole in your woven opposite of lace/leather knots, with a bead reamer or awl. Add your earring finding to woven straw with a jump ring and through the hole you made.
9. Repeat all steps for other earrings.

Video Tutorial

Tutorial starts at 4:20 minutes.

Examples

Items used in examples using Deertan lace: Z001659, Z015550, Z015610

In this example, Deertan lace was used. The one the left is 3mm and the left is 5mm.

Items used in earrings: Z001659, A010962, Z008989, A001529

Leather necklaces with a gemstone pendant are easy to make once you get the basic sliding/slip leather knot down. Check out our easy tutorial to tying a gemstone necklace of your own.

The functionality of the sliding knot is mainly what it states, it slides. When you make a sliding knot, you are making a knot over the other leather piece so that the other piece slides back and forth, which can make a necklace or bracelet adjustable. You can check out our previous blog post on making a sliding knot.

If you’ve watched the video, you will see that we’ve altered the first portion of the necklace video by creating a two, coiled sliding knot to pinch the leather together at the top of the pendant. This will create somewhat of a bail so that pendant swingings nicely back and forth.

What you’ll need for tutorial:

• 1.5mm leather cord
• Dakota Stones Gemstone Pendants (with a side, top-drilled hole)

Tutorial

Sliding/Slip Knot Tutorial

Check out video/blog post on how to make a sliding knot in Step 8. Knot tutorial begins at 0:40.

Necklace with Gemstones

Items used in necklaces: Z019148,  PEN-YJD28X32DP-FF, MRQ16-60NUG, PEN-PDC35-64FF

Today’s product highlight is the Two Tone Hook Clasp it uses two different 4mm or 5mm round cords to make a complete bracelet. See below for instructions on how to make a trendy bracelet with this hook clasp.

What you’ll need:

• Two Tone Hook Clasp (X005030)
• 3-4″ of 4mm or 5mm Round Leather or Bolo Cord (item used in bracelet: CH01028)
• 13-16″ of 4mm or 5mm Round Leather or Bolo Cord (item used in bracelet: CH01025)
  OR cord should be double the length of desired wrist size.
• Super New Glue (A015821)

Directions

1. Add a drop of glue into the clasp channel, on the side opposite of where the hook is curved. (Swirl glue around to coat the channel)
2. Fold the short piece of round cord and insert both cord ends into glued channel. Hold for a few seconds before letting go of the cords.
3. Add a drop of glue into the other side of the clasp. (Swirl glue around to coat the channel)
4. Fold the long piece of round cord and insert both cord ends into the other glued channel. Hold for a few seconds before letting go of the cords.
5. Let glue set and dry for a few hours before wearing bracelet.

Learn to use rivets on leather and make an easy adjustable leather bracelet.

Make sure to read our How to Rivet blog post to learn how to rivet leather. It also has a a quick summary about compression rivets, which are best to use with leather.

What you’ll need to make bracelets:

• 10-13 inches of 5mm Flat Leather
• 6mm TierraCast Compression Rivets (Ant. Pewter/ Silver/ Black/ Ant. Copper/ Gold/ Brass)
• 6mm Rivet Setter Tool by TierraCast
• Leather Hole Punch Pliers
• Scissors or Xuron Shear
• Metal Block and Stamping Hammer

Video Tutorial

Leather Bracelets

Items used in bracelet: CH00232 (13), TC01677

Items used in bracelet: CH00694 (13), TC01677

Break out your style with this cute pair of earrings with Sizzix cut leather and a glass connector.

What you’ll need for earrings:

• Sizzix Big Shot Machine and Circle Die Set
• Sizzix Leather
• Earwires
• Round Jump Ring
• Glass Facet Connectors
• Leather Hole Punch Pliers

Directions

1. Cut your leather with the Sizzix Big Shot, using the 30mm circle die. Cut Two circles.
2. Use the smallest hole setting on the Leather Hole Punch Pliers to punch a hole on your leather circles.
3. Open jump ring and slide through the hole on your leather circle and through loop of glass connector. Close jump ring.
4. Repeat Step 3 with other leather circle.
5. Open ear wire loop and slide other end of the glass connector and close loop.
6. Repeat Step 5 with other ear wire and glass connector.

Specific items used in Rose Gold earrings: SZ00014, Y005020, A021759 (2), TC02303

Father’s Day is coming up and we have this easy DIY Keychain, made with large-hole gemstones and 1mm leather cord.

Try out this easy DIY keychain project you can simply make in minutes! What you’ll need for this project are the following:

• 1mm Round Leather Cord
• Large-Hole Gemstones, preferably 6mm to 10mm in size.
• 7mm 16-Gauge Jump Rings (Z007449)
• Key Ring or Split Key Ring

Directions

• Cut a foot of 1mm leather cord.
• Make sure jump ring is full closed. Feed one end of your leather cord through the jump ring. Center the jump ring on the leather cord.
• With both leather cord ends, slide on three large-hole gemstone beads.
• Make an overhand knot with the leather cord ends to sit closely below the gemstone beads.
• Cut leather cords, leaving 1 to 2 inch tail.
• Slide jump ring on to your key ring and you are done!

Specific items used in keychain sample: MCKR0001, Z007449, A022071, BGA8RDLH-8

Create and design this urban necklace using one of our newest products: Deertan Lace leather.

Softer than Calf Craft, yet incredibly strong, Deertan Lace is expertly cut from only the finest hides. Deertan lace is full grain leather cut from the top 5 percent of hand selected Italian calf hides. Each hide is specially treated to be water resistant. Great for all your jewelry and beading projects or for garment lacing. Deertan Lace is the softest leather lace around. This product comes from our friends at Leather Cord USA, always producing high-quality leather for DIY jewelry and crafts.

Deertan Lace and Gemstone Necklace

An easy jewelry project using Deertan lace is this simple DIY necklace. We’ve paired this necklace using 3mm Deertan Lace with Dakota Stones large-hole gemstones, Beadalon Quick Links and TierraCast beads and components.

Directions:

1. Cut a 3 feet piece of deertan lace.
2. Fold lace in half and make a lark’s head to both the 20mm and 25mm ring.
3. Slide on flat barrel bead through both lace pieces from Step 2.
4. Make an overhand knot at the ends of the deertan lace. Adjust knot to get desired length.
5. Cut two piece of lace at 10 inches. And one piece at 12 inches.
6. With a 10″ lace, fold in half and make a lark’s head knot on the 25mm ring link. Repeat with the 12″ next and then the 10″. Bunch them together.
7. On a lace fringe end, slide on a nugget bead, large-hole gemstone and another nugget bead. Make an overhand knot. Repeat to the other 5 lace fringe ends.
   Note: To assist in sliding on beads and gemstones, make an angled cut to leather ends.

Items used in necklace: Z015547, ATQ8RDLH-8, TC01492 (12), Z010360, Z010362, TC01750

We’ll show you how to make a leather wrap bracelet by fishtail braiding leather with new 2/0 Czech Matubo Beads.

For this bracelet tutorial, you’ll need:

• 1.5mm Leather Cord
• 1mm leather Cord
• Button Finding
• 2/0 Czech Matubo Beads

Determine Length of 1.5mm Leather needed for a wrap bracelet

Use this method to determine the leather cord length you may need for a multi-wrap bracelet.

Take your wrist length and double the length. Multiply that by the number of wraps you want and then add 12”. That will give you an approximate cord length you will need to start your bracelet. (The extra 12” factors in the beads and leather you’ll be adding along with loop end.)

Example:

2 wraps for an 8.5” bracelet: (8.5” x2) x 2 wraps = 34 + 12 = 46” needed.

Or

4 wraps for a 7.5” bracelet: (7.5” x2) x 4 wraps = 60 + 12 = 72” needed.

Keep in mind, these total numbers are approximate. You will want to test the wrap length while you’re making your bracelet. Having extra length is better than being short on your wrapped length goal.

Video Tutorial

Leather bracelet tutorial begins at 15:00 mark.

We love a good tassel, and these leather tassels from LeatherCord USA are no exception! Here is a fun and easy DIY gemstone tassel earrings you can make in seconds!

We adore these leather tassels from LeatherCord USA, because they have a long enough loop at the top, which will hold these large-hole gemstone bead from DakotaStones and then topped off with a TierraCast ear wire. With high-quality materials from well-known brands, you’re sure to make a fabulous pair of earrings!

What you’ll need for earrings:

• LeatherCord USA – Leather Tassel
  • Nappa Leather (Black/Red Brown/ Brown)
  • Suede Tassel (Black/ Rust/ Camel)
• DakotaStones – Faceted Rondelle Large-Hole Gemstones (Mixed Gemstones)
• TierraCast – Ear wires
• Artistic Wire – 24 or 26 Gauge Wire OR a short piece of wire.

Earring Tutorial

Check out this bracelet Tory and Candie taught at the Spring 2019 Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, using Vintaj Patinas painted on leather.

If you were able to join us at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar on March 2 & 3, you’ll know how much fun it was! We are sharing this super easy bracelet Candie Cooper and Tory taught at one of the hourly Make & Takes. It’s made with leather cord and TierraCast end caps on NEW Extra Heavy Duty Memory Wire. And then painted with Vintaj Patinas.

Instructions:

1. Using Finishing Pliers, make a loop at one end of the memory wire.
2. Slide on memory wire a bead cap, leather and a bead cap.
3. Cut excess memory wire leaving about 1/2 inche to 3/4 inch end.
4. Create a loop on other end of the memory wire.
5. Paint Leather with Vintaj Patinas. Let it dry.

Components to Make Bracelet: TC01854 (2), CH00793 (10″), WR00132, Vintaj Patinas

Tools Used: TL00206, TLZ0207

Make this easy leather knotted bracelet with large hole gemstones from Dakota Stones.

Happy Friday. We’re having a fun time today since we’re all looking forward to the weekend. Why not try your hand at this easy leather bracelet tutorial with 1mm leather cord from LeatherCordUSA, large-hole gemstones from DakotaStones and a TierraCast button. You’ll make a simple overhand knot in between each large-hole gemstones. Don’t worry, you got it!

Components you’ll need to make bracelet:

• 1mm Leather Cord
• Large-hole Gemstones
• Button

Tutorial

Items in bracelet tutorial: A022063, TC02349, WAF8RDLH-M-8/APL8RDLH-8

The Endless Loom from BeadSmith, designed by Deb Moffett-Hall, is a versatile tool to help create elastic band bracelets and even leather wrap bracelets. Read through to download step-by-step instructions to help you get started!

Check out our previous Endless Loom blog post to watch an introductory video.

Groovy 6 Stretch or Clasp Style Bracelet

Download Stretch Bracelet Tutorial HERE.

This first tutorial uses 0.5mm Elastic to wrap around the Endless Loom. You can also have the option to add a Tube Magnetic Clasp (Y004709/Y003008/Y004707) to your bracelet.

Leather Wrap Bracelet

Download Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial HERE.

Even try out making a leather wrap bracelet using the Endless Loom. Coiling leather strands around the Endless Loom will help tame your cords and help you stitch even and straight rows. Check out the tutorial for easy tip and tricks to get your leather wrap bracelets started!

(Tutorial courtesy of BeadSmith and Deb Moffett-Hall)

New from LeatherCordUSA is 1.5mm round leather cord. This popular size is a must-have for your leather projects. Here is a simple leather wrap bracelet project using 1.5mm leather cord, curved tubes and adjustable sliding clasp.

Here are components you will need to make the leather wrap bracelet:

• 1.5mm Leather Cord
• 50mm Curved Tubes (A014097/A014101)
• 3mm Barrel End Cap (A010432/A010433)
• Bracelet Sliding Clasp (Z012510/ Z012511/ Z012512/ Z012513/ Z012176/ Z012678)
• Super New Glue
  OR
• Clasp optional: 2 jump rings and clasp of choice.

Tutorial

1. Measure your wrist length and multiple that by 3 and subtract 2 inches.
2. Cut leather cord to 3 equal lengths to your measurement from step 1.
3. Take an end from each of your 3 leather cords and pinch them.
4. Add a drop of Super New Glue to your end cap and slide the cord ends into the end cap. Let it dry for a few minutes for it to set.
5. Slide curved tubes onto your leather cords. You can add as many tubes you want to each leather cord.
6. Add a drop of Super New Glue to the other end cap and slide the other three ends into the end cap. Let it dry for a few minutes.
7. Open the jump ring of your sliding clasp and slide on end cap loop. Close jump ring.
8. Repeat to other jump ring and end cap.
9. Complete!

As an option, you can add your own choice of clasp with a jump ring or split ring instead of the sliding clasp.

Candie Cooper is back with us again! Watch this informational video today and learn some tips and tricks to customize leather jewelry with Vintaj Patina paints.

Video Tutorial

Vintaj Patina is versatile to use with metal, wood and even leather! With the help of Candie Cooper, she and Tory have a fun and innovative way of making leather jewelry with Vintaj Patina and the Sizzix Big Shot.

Here are some tips and tricks that were used in the video tutorial:

• Use metallic patina paints over matte leather
• Paint patina on bubble wrap and press leather on bubble wrap
• Use a fan brush to lightly brush patina while creating hashing designs
• Glide the tip of the patina paint bottle over leather in quick strokes and scribbles

Sizzix Die Cuts used in video: Leaf Die Set (SZ00062) & Wide Bracelet Die (SZ00028) 

We had so much fun at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar last weekend. Besides the yummy Wild Rice Soup at the Cafe, the hourly Make & Takes were very popular! Here is a fun Make & Take project that was offered during Candie Cooper’s Coffee with Candie event using large-hole gemstones and 1mm leather cord.

What you will need are:

• 60 Inches of 1mm leather cord (Brown or Black)
• 3 – Wrap Twist Bead (Y001142)
• 8mm Large-Hole Round Gemstones
• 10mm Large-Hole Round Gemstones
• Pair of scissors.

Instructions

1. Fold 2 pieces of 1mm Leather cord in half – 30 Inches each.
2. String the 10mm Large Hole gemstone bead onto the middle of 2 leather cords and tie an overhand knot under the bead.
3. String on your beads. String silver bead onto all 4 cords, string 8mm gemstone bead onto 2 strands, string silver bead on all 4 strands, string 2nd 8mm gemstone onto the other 2 leather cords you didn’t string the first one onto, and string the last silver bead onto all 4 strands.
4. Arrange beads to be in the “middle” of the bracelet and tie overhand knots on either side of beads.
5. Measure bracelet on your wrist and tie and overhand knot where you would like the loop of the clasp to start, tie another over hand knot a half an inch from the other one to make loop for the clasp.
6. Trim leather ends.

Download PDF Tutorial file here.