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Fringed Leather Necklace Tutorial

May 31, 2011
I've had this tutorial in the works for about 2 weeks & finally put the finishing touches to it. Seriously, took me long enough. I love long neclaces & just recently I decided I'd better make one! Leather & fringe is so my thing these days.

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Without any further ado, here's how you can make a necklace just like mine & Jill's. undefined  

• F R I N G E D L E A T H E R N E C K L A C E •

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• S U P P L I E S •

  • hammer
  • scissors
  • hole punch
  • 30” chain
  • 3 rivets
  • rivet setter
  • 1-2 oz leather/felt
  • 4 jump rings
  • pliers
undefined Cut out pattern pieces & tape onto leather. Carefully cut each feather from the leather. undefined   While pattern piece is still attached to leather, cut the fringe & punch your holes. undefined Roll the fringe between your fingers to give the fringe more dimension & texture. undefined Attach coordinating rivets by inserting each through the top hole & punching the back flat with your rivet setter & hammer. undefined Open jump rings. Attach jump rings to each feather & close the jump ring. Attach feathers to the fourth jump ring in order largest to smallest. undefinedConnect the two ends of the necklace chain on to the fourth jump ring as well. Close & wear!

• O P T I O N A L •

  • Hot glue leather pattern pieces to a headband or a hair clip for a rockin’ hair accessory!
  • Mix leather feathers with real feathers on your necklace.
  • Add a little flair to a leather winter jacket by attaching coordinating fringed feathers to the lapel.
  • If you want a shorter necklace, attach a clasp to the end of the chain to attach to the fourth jump ring.
Click the button below to download the printer-friendly version of this tutorial & for the pattern pieces. I'd love to see how you make this tutorial yours! Email me pics or link to your pics in the comments.

This tutorial is free for personal use and should not be distributed/republished without my consent. Altering the file NOT ALLOWED. If you would like to use this tutorial for commercial purposes, please email me. Thanks!