Crimson Petal

Leather Choker with Red Pendant

Skill LevelBeginner

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size16 Inches

The red enameled filigree link from Gardanne really makes this necklace pop. author signature

This bold choker starts with Leather Cord USA leather for a striking base, then layers a curved tube bead with a dangling Gardanne Beads enameled focal piece. The result is an unforgettable design that is sure to turn heads. You can find more inspiration for creating choker necklaces in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

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Cut a length of Leather Cord USA 3mm natural black round leather approximately 13 1/2 inches long. Slide the sterling silver 5x69mm curved tube bead onto the center of the leather. Slide the TierraCast antique silver legend bail over the curved tube bead.

Attach the Gardanne Beads red enameled brass round filigree link to the bail using a sterling silver 6.10mm open jump ring.

Attach a JBB antique silver-plated pewter small fancy crimp end cap with loop to one end of the leather and crimp shut over the leather with pliers. If needed, add a dab of adhesive inside the cap before securing to the leather. Repeat on the other end of the leather.

Slide a 6mm faceted round in Siam onto a sterling silver 2 inch 24 gauge ball-end head pin. Attach this dangle to a 1 1/2-inch length of silver-plated cable chain by creating a wrapped loop at the top of the bead. Attach the other end of this chain to one end of your necklace using a 6.10mm jump ring.

Attach a 925/10 silver-filled 7x13mm lobster clasp with open jump ring to the other end of the necklace using a 6.10mm jump ring.

List of Components:
Leather Cord USA 3mm Natural Black Round Leather - By the Foot (BTF-0833, qty 2)
Sterling Silver 5x69mm Curved Tube Bead (SS-LX66, qty 1)
TierraCast Antique Silver Legend Bail (SA-5725, qty 1)
Gardanne Beads Red Enameled Brass Round Filigree Link (FIND-2019, qty 1)
JBB Antique Silver-Plated Pewter Small Fancy Crimp End Cap with Loop (PSA-CREND005, qty 2)
925/10 Silver-Filled 7x13mm Lobster Clasp with Open Jump Ring (CLASP-0335, qty 1)
Silver-Plated Cable Chain (SPCH24, qty 1)
5000 6mm Faceted Round Siam (5000-SIA6, qty 1)
Sterling Silver 2 inch Ball-end Head Pin, 24 gauge (SS-BHP04, qty 1)
Sterling Silver Open Jump Ring - 0.035 x .240 inches (0.90 x 6.10mm) (SS-OJR35-E, qty 3)

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