Be inspired to use 1mm or 2mm leather cord in your next project! They are easy to measure and cut, and come in a large variety of colors. We have over 10 different bracelet ideas using these round leather cords. What will you create today?

1. Memorial Day DIY Jewelry – May ’16 Blog
2. Leather and Tube Beads – Trend
3. Leather and Gemstone – April ’15 Trend
4. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend
5. How to Make Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorial – Jan ’16 Blog
6. Vendor Spotlight: Miyuki – April ’16 Trend
7. NEW GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes with Swarovski® Crystals and Wrap Bracelets – Sept ’16 Blog
8. How to Use Your Leftover Beads – Feb ’16 Blog

1. Holiday Easy Leather DIY – Dec ’15 Blog
2. Gemstone, Leather And Charm Bracelets: Oct ’15 Trend
3. Gemstone, Leather And Charm Bracelets: Oct ’15 Trend
4. GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: How to Make a Rhinestone Link and Leather Bracelet – Dec ’16 Blog
5. Flower Power: March ’15 Trend

Bead weaving and/or stitching can be a challenging, yet fun and fulfilling to create. Check out our selections of bead weaving ideas from hand-selected kits to easy and free beading tutorials.

1. RoseMontees – Aug ’16 Trend
2. Pantone Color of the Year: Greenery – Jan ’17 Trend
3. Honeycomb Glass Beads – Feb ’16 Trend
4. Czech SuperDuo Duets™ – Dec ’16 Blog
5. Czech SuperDuo Duets™ – Dec ’16 Blog
6. Czech SuperDuo Star Blooms Necklace and Earrings with FREE Tutorial – Oct ’16 B
7. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog

1. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog
2. Czech Honeycomb Jewel Beads with Bracelet Tutorials – Dec ’16 Blog
3. Czech Honeycomb Jewel Beads with Bracelet Tutorials – Dec ’16 Blog
4. Czech Honeycomb Pendant with Groovy Bead Frame – Nov ’16 Blog
5. Czech Honeycomb Pendant with Groovy Bead Frame – Nov ’16 Blog
6. Czech SuperDuo Star Blooms Necklace and Earrings with FREE Tutorial – Oct ’16 Blog

1. Czech Crescent Bracelet and Earrings with FREE Illustrated Tutorial – June ’16 Blog
2. GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes with Swarovski® Crystals and Wrap Bracelets – Sept ’16 Blog
3. Seed Bead and Leather Bead Weaving Kits – Aug ’16 Blog
4. Seed Bead and Leather Bead Weaving Kits – Aug ’16 Blog
5. Seed Bead and Leather Bead Weaving Kits – Aug ’16 Blog
6. Beaded DiamonDuo Licorice Leather Bracelet with Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog

1. Czech SuperDuo Jewelry with Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’15 Blog
2. Czech SuperDuo Jewelry with Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’15 Blog
3. Czech 2-Hole Crescent Beads – June’16 Trend
4. Czech 2-Hole Crescent Beads – June’16 Trend
5. Grooving with Czech Tango Beads – June ’15 Blog
6. Beaded Tassel Tutorial – June ’16 Blog
7. Grooving with Czech Tango Beads – June ’15 Blog

Grab some 2mm leather cord and a couple findings to create this super simple, super inexpensive and super quick leather bracelet. Check out our easy DIY tutorial to create one today!

Get a round hook clasp (A019042) and super new glue (A015821) along with our array of 2mm leather cord colors and large selection of slider charms to customize your own bracelet.

Tutorial

Items used in tutorial: A014250, A019042, A017014, A015821, A007671

Flat leather bracelets are a modern and trendy fashion accessory. Take a look at some of our inspirational bracelets using flat leather. Create wide cuff or multiple wrap bracelets with different flat leather textures from smooth leather,

1. Metallic Leather Bracelets – Trend
2. Statement Bracelets – Trend
3. Safari Leather – Trend 
4. Iridescent Fabric Bracelets – Trend
5. Statement Bracelets – Trend 
6. Metallic Leather Bracelets – Trend
7. Laser Cut Leather Creations – Trend

1. Iridescent Fabric Bracelets – Trend
2. Iridescent Fabric Bracelets – Trend
3. Embellished Leather Cuff Bracelets – Trend
4. Easy Leather Cuff Tutorial – Blog
5. Leather Cuff Bracelets – Trend
6. Cork Cord and Wood Beads – Trend
7. Watercolor Leather – Trend

Fiber tassels embodies a free-spirited, bohemian soul style. They are the perfect fringe to add to a bracelet, dangle it off a pair of earrings or pair it with a pendant necklace. Look at some of our previous projects that features fiber tassels.

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Marsala Color of the Year – Jan ’15 Trend
3. Tassel Email Promo
4. Flower Lampwork – Feb ’17 Trend
5. Flower Lampwork – Feb ’17 Trend
6. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend

1. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend
2. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend
3. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
4. True Blue Lampwork – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
6. Tassel Earrings – Nov ’16 Trend
7. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend

1. Fabric Tassel Jewelry – Dec ’15 Blog
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – June ’16 Blog
3. Easy Elastic Bracelet Tutorial – Sept ’15 Blog
4. Valentine’s Day Kits – Jan ’17 Trend
5. DiamonDuo™ Pineapple Paradise with FREE Pattern Tutorial – Aug ’16 Blog
6. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
7. Tiny Tassel – Sept ’16 Trend

Mimic soft gauge wire to coil it with beads or chain, wrap it to make bangle bracelets, freestyle bends to make a star or create links of eyepin dangles. How will you use it?

1. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
2. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
3. Wire Wrapped Bracelets – March ’15 Trend
4. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
5. Red Carpet Jewelry – Sept ’15 Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
7. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog
3. GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: Swarovski® Crystal Flat Memory Wire Bracelet – Blog
4. Czech Honeycomb Bracelet Tutorials – Blog
5. Artistic Wire® Finding Forms – Beaded Holiday Ornament Charms – Blog
6. How to Make a Wire-Wrapped Loop – Blog

1. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
2. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
4. Wire and Beaded Ornaments – Oct ’16 Trend
5. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
6. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
7. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend

Swarovski pendants and stones are gorgeous in the colors with many varieties of shapes and sizes you can choose from. Here are some beautiful and inspirational jewelry made with Swarovski pendants and stones.

1. Coastal Charm – Jan ’17 Trend
2. Swarovski Crystal Pendant – Dec ’16 Trend
3. Swarovski Crystal Pendant – Dec ’16 Trend
4. Adjustable Necklace – Dec ’16 Trend
5. Convertible Necklace – April ’15 Trend
6. Vendor Spotlight: Swarovski – Jan ’16 Trend
7. Swarovski Birthstone Jewelry – Blog

1. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
2. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog
3. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
4. Swarovski Raindrop Pendant – Blog
5. New Year’s Swarovski Earrings – Blog
6. New Year’s Swarovski Earrings – Blog

1. Swarovski Flat Back Crystals – Blog
2. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
3. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
4. Swarovski Innovations – March ‘ 16 Trend
5. Pantone Color of the Year 2017 – Blog
6. Pinch Bails with Swarovski Pendants – Blog
7. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog
8. Swarovski F/W New Collection – Blog

Now that you’ve learned about the Basics of Soft Flex beading wire, take a look at informational videos on how to use it. Get inspired and create!

Making a Bracelet with Soft Flex Beading Wire

Plan your design out, string beads onto your beading wire and crimp to finish off a clean bracelet.

Various Ways to Use Soft Flex Beading Wire

See different innovative ways to use beading wire.

Swarovski crystals and pearls adds a shimmering and glistening effect to any jewelry project. Here are a few GoodyBeads jewelry pieces that can inspire your next jewelry piece!

1. Aquamarine Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
2. Holiday Swarovski Cha-Cha Bling – Blog
3. Red, White and Blue Jewelry – June ’16 Trend
4. Round Leather and Wire Bracelets – Feb ’16 Trend
5. Swarovski Crystal Flat Memory Wire Bracelet – Blog
6. Lampwork Jewelry – Blog
7. NEW GoodyBeads’ Master Mixes – Blog

1. Floral Lampwork Beads – Feb ’17 Trend
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – Blog
3. Czech Crescent Bracelet and Earrings – Blog
4. Swarovski Birthstone Jewelry – Blog
5. Floral Lampwork Beads – Feb ’17 Trend
6. Tulip Necklace and Earrings – Blog

1. Sparkling Wedding Jewelry – May ’16 Trend
2. Holiday Swarovski Cha-Cha Bling – Blog
3. New Year’s Statement Necklaces – Blog
4. Swarovski F/W NEW Collection – Blog
5. Multi-Strand Necklace with Swarovski Tahitian Pearls – Blog
6. Lampwork Jewelry – Blog
7. How to Use Silk Cord in Jewelry Making – Blog

1. Vendor Spotlight: Swarovski – Jan ’16 Trend
2. Leather & Swarovski Wrap Bracelets – Nov ’16 Trend
3. December’s Birthstone – Dec ’16 Trend
4. April Birthstone – April ’16 Trend
5. July Birthstone – July ’16 Trend
6. RoseMontees – Aug ‘ 16 Trend
7. June Birthstone – June ’16 Trend

Add alphabet charms, boho feathers, coastal animals and so much more to personalize your next beading project. Take a gander at some of our favorite uses of charms!

1. Feathers – July ’16 Trend
2. Personalized Initial Jewelry – Nov ’15 Trend
3. Personalized Initial Jewelry – Nov ’15 Trend
4. Beaded Chain Pendant Necklaces – Dec ’15 Trend
5. Christmas in July: Easy DIY Necklaces – Blog
6. Easy Halloween Jewelry Ideas – Blog

1. Feathers – July ’16 Trend
2. Using Charms in Jewelry – Blog
3. Coastal Charm – Jan ’15 Trend
4. Easy DIY Threader Earrings – Blog
5. Feathers – July ’16 Trend
6. Expandable Bracelets and Rings – Blog

1. Vendor Spotlight: TierraCast – March ’16 Trend
2. Coastal Charm – Jan ’15 Trend
3. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Blog
4. Beach-Ready Lampwork – May ’16 Trend
5. Personalized Initial Jewelry – Nov ’16 Trend

One of the most simple jewelry accessory to make are memory wire wrap bracelets. Memory wires are preformed to maintain its circular shape. All you have to do is add your choice of beads, leather, spacers and charms to memory wire and make a simple loop at both ends. Here are some fun examples of how we used memory wire.

1. Summer Wrap Bracelets – June ’16 Trend
2. Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets – Blog
3. Pink Ribbon Bracelets – Sept ’15 Trend
4. Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets – Blog
5. Flat Memory Wire – Aug 15′ Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend

1. Cork Cord and Wood Beads – March ’16 Trend
2. Beachy Bright Czech Glass – July ’15 Trend
3. Leather Wrap Bracelets – July ’15 Trend
4. Czech Glass Memory Wire Bracelets – Oct ‘ 15 Trend
5. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
7. Memory Wire Bracelets – Dec ’14 Trend
8. Wrap Suede & Chain Bracelets – Nov ’15 Trend

Using the BeadSmith® Spin and String, Bead Stringing Tool you can create this seed bead necklace and bracelet in no time! Also, learn how to create twists with your strung seed beads.

Check out our BeadSmith Spin and String blog post on how to use the stringing tool, accompanied with a video tutorial.

Coastal Cove Necklace

We created a mix of side 8/0 seed beads to make this necklace just in time for a dreamy, coastal vacation!

Instead of using the bead spinner needle, we utilized the needle that comes with the Griffin bead cord. Please refer to Silk Bead Cord blog post on how to straighten silk cord and learn about clamshell bead tips.

Product used: SB00114, SB00093, SB00106, SB00010, CH00729, Z001016, A006581(2), Z008717, A001528, Z006500.

Seed Bead Twist Tutorial

Seed Bead Twist Silk Cord Bracelet

You can see here we used the same tutorial above and created this bracelet with size 11/0 Miyuki seed beads and gold chain and findings. Find tutorial here.

Add to your jewelry tools with the BeadSmith Spin & String, Bead Stringing Tool. Stringing on seed beads will get easier with this essential tool. Watch an information tutorial video on how to set up and use the bead stringing tool below.

Video Tutorial

Jewelry Example

Here are some examples of how we used the Bead Stringing Tool to make a twist bracelet from our Silk Cord blog post.

Late 2016, celestial-inspired jewelry was making a rise in fashion popularity. Embrace some moon and star jewelry to vamp up your glorious fashionable wardrobe.

Moon and Star Earrings

Take a trip around the moon as you bedazzle yourself with these simplistic link earrings. Use some glass connectors with some lovely moon and star charms for easy-to-wear earrings.

Products used: A008998, A021746,  CH00533, Y011877, Y011543, Z007856

Zodiac Celestial Layer Necklace – Cancer

Make this celestial layer necklace with your zodiac charm, moon and star charms, and TierraCast® rhodium pewter charm with Swarovski crystals.

Products used: TC02109, TC00056, TC00055, TC02211, A002413, TC00185, TC02292, A011609, A003562, TC00033.

Star Lariat Necklace

We can’t get enough of lariat necklaces. We made a chain lariat necklace by using a 24” chain and attaching a filigree washer link to one end and star charms to the other. Loop the lariat around your neck and slide the charm end through your link for a sleek necklace that is out of this world!

Products used: A008128, Z006771, A002413, A007691, A014042.

Moon & Star Wrap Bracelet Kit with Swarovski® Crystals

Another great project to make is an easy bracelet kit like our Moon & Star wrap bracelet. Embellished with moon and star charms, Swarovski star crystals and dainty miracle beads, you are ready to conjure up some magical fashion wear!

Product used: KT00115

With our popular collection of flat and round leather supplies, choosing a clasp can further personalize your stunning bracelet accessory. Here are some of our favorite leather clasps to inspire your next DIY project.

Round Leather Clasps

Curved Hook Clasp

Use your 2mm leather cord with this curved hook clasp (A019042/A019043) to create a multi-wrap or single-wrap bracelet.

1. A019043 – Secondary image
2. Winter White Splendor Leather Bracelet – Dec ’15 Blog
3. Metallic Leather – Dec ’16 Trend

Round Hook Clasp

Loop your 5mm leather/cork cord and add this round clasp (A017205, A017329, A017330, Z005112, Z007776, Z014534) for a complete bracelet. Use a licorice leather bead or tie a knot to secure your leather loop.

1. Metallic Leather – Dec ’16 Trend
2. 5mm Round Leather and Cord – Feb ’15 Trend
3. Kazuri Beads – March ’15 Trend

Half-circle Magnetic Clasps

Our popular half-circle magnetic clasp for 5mm round leather is a lovely addition for a single- or multi-wrap bracelet. Pair this clasp (Z006715, Z006726, Z006746, Z006785) with 5mm round leather that has been wrapped with ribbon and wire, braided leather or kumihimo braids.

1. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trends
2. 5mm Round Leather & Cord – Feb ’15 Trends
3. Kumihimo Braids – April ’15 Trends

Flat Leather Clasps

Round Hook Clasps

Loop your 5mm flat leather with this round hook clasp (A021499). Use a slider beads or charm to create your folded loop while your ends are glued into the clasp.

1. Denim Inspired Trend – June ’15 Trend

Half-circle Magnetic Clasps

These half-circle magnetic clasps (Z001004, Z001190, Z007209) create a focal piece to your 10mm flat leather.

1. Summer Leather Bracelet – June ’15 Blog

Wishbone Disc Clasps

A different kind of clasp can create a whole new look. Take these wishbone disc clasps for flat leather (Z006859, Z006945, Z006861, Z007208), it widens two strands of 5mm flat leather to mimic larger band bracelets. We love the

idea!

1. Spring Ready Bracelets – May ’16 Trends
2. Metallic Leather – Dec ’16 Trend
3. Z06859 – Product Secondary Image

Wide Magnetic Clasps

These magnetic clasps for licorice leather are a popular choice. Choose from antique silver (A015313), antique brass (A015314), or antique copper (A015315) and pair it with our large selection of licorice leather or combine it with two strands of 5mm round leather.

1. Boho Bracelets – June ’15 Trends
2. Big and Bold Leather Bracelets – May ’15 Trends
3. Safari Leather – August ’16 Trends

Licorice Leather Clasps

Magnetic Clasps

These magnetic clasps for licorice leather are a popular choice. Choose from antique silver (A015313), antique brass (A015314), or antique copper (A015315) and pair it with our large selection of licorice leather or combine it with two strands of 5mm round leather.

1. Holiday Easy Leather DIY – Dec ’15 Blog
2. 5mm Round Leather – Oct ’14 Trends
3. Personalized Phrase Bracelet – Jan ’15 Trends

Also, check out our previous post on leather cutters and adhesives.