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by Ali on 02/20/14
I find that mixing bright pieces with earthy metallics and natural color elements appeals to summer sensibilities. The Donut gives a great weight to the front of the piece while not forcing it to be too heavy. I think that this piece is best worn a little longer :-)
Begin by attaching the donut to the leather lace using a Lark's head knot. Once it is secure, wrap Irish waxed linen around the 2 strands of leather for approx 8mm, then split the strands and wrap them individually for 8-14mm.
Punch 2 tiny holes in leather using the rotary hand sewing punch for each leather fold needed. NOTE: Make sure to keep your hole punching on the second to smallest size and keep the hole in the middle otherwise you risk tearing the leather. Practice on a scrap first. I learned the hard way!
Stitch Irish waxed linen through punched holes, secure on the bottom with a knot. You can also string a 2-Hole piggy bead on the underside and then knot. Use the 1' lengths of Irish waxed linen for this.
Pull the waxed linen once strung through the leather and cinch to create a fold of leather.
String your beads onto the waxed linen alongside the leather lace.
Bind the beaded section to the leather using the 6" lengths of waxed linen.
I tried to keep it interesting by avoiding symmetry. The 2 sides are balanced, but not identical.
Using the remaining 6" lengths of leather lacing, embellish leather by wrapping the Irish waxed linen on.
To complete the necklace, mark on the back of the leather where you want to finish with a knot, then take both strands and form an overhand knot and trim leather tails on the bias approx 2" down from knot.
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