Project of the month: Leather & Loops

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Materials for a 2-strand, 7" bracelet:

• 2 ft of thin suede or very soft leather

• 12 or more 6mm pearl or other beads

• 12 or more 1" - 1 1/2" headpins (24G for pearls)

• 2 x end caps

• 2 x 4mm jump rings

• 1 set of clasp

Tools: Chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, and wire cutter

Estimated cost: $8 - $15

Estimated time: 1 hour

Step 1.

Make dangles: string one pearl into a headpin, make a simple loop to create a dangle. Repeat to make as many dangles as you want.

Step 2.

String one dangle into the suede. Loosely plan the interval between dangles for your bracelet.

Step 3.

Tie a knot right on the dangle just strung. Repeat Step 2 and 3 to add dangles to the suede.

Step 4.

When you finish, you will have an array of pearl dangles hanging from the suede.

Step 5.

Wrap the suede around your wrist twice to determine the length needed. Make sure to leave 3/4" for the clasp. Cut both ends to the length needed. Crimp the ends with end caps and attach the clasp with jump rings

Variation:

You can hang 2 or 3 dangles together with a jump ring, then, tie the suede on the jump ring instead of the dangles.

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