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Wrapped Arc Necklace
by Ali on 01/22/15
About this design:
Color blocking and fibers in jewelry making is a trend that can be seen throughout Etsy & Pinterest. I wanted to create something earthy, yet tidy that is quick and easy to make. The color options and texture of the unpolished hemp make it perfect for this aesthetic, especially when combined with the natural antique brown leather and the large Vintaj chain.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 11 - 30" cut lengths of hemp cord in variety of complementary colors
- 1 - 18" length of 4mm leather cord
- 1 - adhesive (hypo cement)
- 2 - 8" length of large Vintaj chain
- 1 - clasp
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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On Jan 22, 2015 at 2:45 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Ali, Love the hemp-wrapped arc! This is a fantastic idea, and I really like it paired with the larger brass chain. So many color possibilities with this design! Very cool!
On Jan 22, 2015 at 3:36 pm #
M france says:forget the knots and glue..just ask a sailor!
….http://www.animatedknots.com/commonwhipping/
..whipping will work well with hemp. I’ve used it to bind tassles of embroidery thread for ~20years
On Jan 22, 2015 at 3:40 pm #
RBrooksie says:This is one of my favorite necklaces yet! Thanks for sharing Ali.
On Jan 22, 2015 at 4:10 pm #
MelissaVintaj says:I love this piece. It is so fun and colorful! I am going to try the technique on a multi-strand bracelet. A row of hemp wrapped leather, just chain and just leather.
On Jan 22, 2015 at 4:37 pm #
Maggies Mom says:MFrance, do you apply any glue to the common whipping when you’re finished? That’s a neat website, thanks for sharing!
On Jan 22, 2015 at 6:22 pm #
Fresh Baked says:Love this, Miss Ali! Digging threw my craft supplies right now looking of the package of colored hemp cord I bought years ago and never used.
On Jan 22, 2015 at 6:46 pm #
Beadzilla aka Wanda says:What a clever use of the hemp, Ali! I love the different colors and how you joined it all together…Perfection!
On Jan 23, 2015 at 7:31 am #
Asia says:Such a fantastic design, need to give it a try
On Jan 24, 2015 at 5:16 pm #
Warped Wire Studio says:This is super cool and versatile. I might give it a whirl with silk sari string sometime. Beautiful work as usual!