Dark components are contrasted with lustrous glass pearls and textured TierraCast pieces for a look full of magic. We love the different materials used in this necklace, which include leather, matte black chain, and Beadlinx chain. As this necklace shows, opposites attract You can find more inspiration for creating layered jewelry in this Artbeads Cafe Episode.
Cut a length of 1.5mm black leather approximately 13 inches long. Slide an antique silver-plated pewter free-form design curved tube bead onto the leather. Add a JBB antique silver-plated pewter crimp end cap with loop to each end of the leather. For help with using crimp ends, see our How to Use an End Cap or Crimp End tutorial. Attach half of the antique pewter twist design toggle clasp to each end of the leather using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring for each.
Crimp End and End Cap Tutorial
More Crimp End and End Cap Basics
Fancy Crimp End Tutorial
Open the loop at one end of the chain and attach it to the matte black jump ring at the toggle clasp on one end of the necklace. Repeat for the other end of the necklace.
Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!
Dark components are contrasted with lustrous glass pearls and textured TierraCast pieces for a look full of magic. We love the different materials used in this necklace, which include leather, matte black chain, and Beadlinx chain. As this necklace shows, opposites attract You can find more inspiration for creating layered jewelry in this Artbeads Cafe Episode.
Cut a length of 1.5mm black leather approximately 13 inches long. Slide an antique silver-plated pewter free-form design curved tube bead onto the leather. Add a JBB antique silver-plated pewter crimp end cap with loop to each end of the leather. For help with using crimp ends, see our How to Use an End Cap or Crimp End tutorial. Attach half of the antique pewter twist design toggle clasp to each end of the leather using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring for each.
Crimp End and End Cap Tutorial
More Crimp End and End Cap Basics
Fancy Crimp End Tutorial
Open the loop at one end of the chain and attach it to the matte black jump ring at the toggle clasp on one end of the necklace. Repeat for the other end of the necklace.
