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Funky Leather Wrap Bracelet
About this design:
My local bead shop has gotten in a new system of clasps in various styles, all meant to be used with leather. The possibilites are endless, as you can use just about any larger hole beads, colors of leather, or clasps. You can even make dangles, as I did here using pearls. It's up to you how many times you want to wrap it around your wrist! Or neck, for that matter!
Components:
Antique brass toggle clasp, various beads, pearls, leather cord.Additional Images:
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Add your thoughts!
On May 28, 2012 at 1:09 pm #
Becca W says:Love this – so unique and earthy! Very cool clasp!
On May 28, 2012 at 6:18 pm #
Little Round Chick says:Love it! Great design, fantastic color, fabulous beads!
On May 28, 2012 at 11:11 pm #
puppychick labratbecky says:also very cool!!
On May 29, 2012 at 12:55 pm #
OK Jacki says:Love this, Susie.
On May 29, 2012 at 2:27 pm #
Cindylu says:Very cool. Question: Will Lima Beads be carrying this clasp system?
On May 29, 2012 at 2:29 pm #
Klista H says:Susie, I love this bracelet. Can you share the source of the clasps?
Thanks,
Klista
On May 29, 2012 at 6:53 pm #
Elis Mom says:Ladies, thanks so much for all the comments! I have maybe half a dozen more of these clasps, and tons of leather, so there will be more show and tell!
Klista, the bead shop is Buttons, Bangles, and Beads on St. Pete Beach, Fl. Their website is buttonsbanglesandbeads.com. It’s not really set up to make purchases online, but I think they do sell/ship items if you contact them. There are 2 or 3 other types of clasps meant for use with wider leather cord. The whole thing is pretty neat.
What would be REALLY neat is if LB carried some large hole pearls!
On Jul 13, 2012 at 10:49 pm #
Creativity Unlimited says:Oh yes, yes and yes! The bracelet is fantabulous, and the clasp is just totally outrageous! I so totally agree with you on the point of LB carrying some large hole pearls!