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dolllady aka Pam on “A Rose By Any Other Name...”:
“Wowza! Beautiful bracelet. I love the colors and the delightful flower beads. Flowers…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Beads From Nancy”:
“Beautiful sweetjane. I just love the little owl and the roses bead. You have a real…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Cool mermaid and I love the chain with the seed beads. The chain goes perfectly…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Tin Toggle”:
“Lovely sweetjane. I really like the olive colored druks in this one. And the toggle is…” read »
K Ralston on “Beads From Nancy”:
“These are really pretty beads. And then you have that cute owl. Fancy bead caps always…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Beads From Nancy”:
“Wonderful bracelet!! The beads remind me of a rose garden and who doesn't love a…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Wow! This is gorgeous! I love your top with it. It makes me…” read »
jghall333 on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Melody, the pendant has two spikes to glue the pearls.…” read »
K Ralston on “Tin Toggle”:
“Really good colors in this one. I like the flower clusters. The Czech glass works well…” read »
K Ralston on “Mermaid Dream”:
“This is an awesome mermaid pendant. I've been looking for some mermaid beads but haven't seen…” read »
Melody F on “Mermaid Dream”:
“Yes, it is very dreamy. How did you attach the pearls? They look great…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Tin Toggle”:
“The colors are spot on with the toggle. I also love the flower beads you…” read »
Maggies Mom on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Love the brown bracelet, Jane! Perhaps a whimsical charm or ribbon for the rabbit? The bracelet…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Like Night and Day”:
“Thank you so much kye. I started it twice. On my first try I made brown…” read »
sweetjane on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Thanks you all for your great comments! I'm undecided about the rabbit one...it needs something else...another…” read »
sweetjane on “Faux Pas”:
“Thanks everyone for your much appreciated comments! I actually sent this customer a gift...another pair of…” read »
kye on “Like Night and Day”:
“I had to come by for a second look. I am so amazed by your creativity…” read »
kye on “Faux Pas”:
“I just lost one of my favorite bracelets while visiting my mom. It's somewhere in her…” read »
kye on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Great bracelets. Great photos too. Great mix of beads. Love the color scheme on the first…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Spirals and Polka Dots”:
“Thanks kye!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Like Night and Day”:
“Thank you all so much. KR - Don't give up - You'll get there. My husband said…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Love both bracelets - great choices of beads. The little rabbit is so fun. Wonderful toggles.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Faux Pas”:
“I also love the way you played up the colors in the Golem pendant. And the…” read »
Melody F on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Cute rabbit bead! You find such interesting stuff! Your eclectic style is outstanding. …” read »
Melody F on “Faux Pas”:
“Love the way you echo the colors in the Golem pendant. I had a similar boo-boo…” read »
Melody F on “Like Night and Day”:
“So pretty!…” read »
K Ralston on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“I like the brown one best as well. The earth / autumn colors make me think…” read »
K Ralston on “Faux Pas”:
“This is is so cute. The pearl one is pretty also. I'm glad your cuss was…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Both are great! However, like Nancy my favorite is the one with the browns also.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Faux Pas”:
“Beautiful! My favorite is the pearls one. Pearls are a favorite!…” read »
Granny Nancy on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Love the brown bracelet. Black is nice as well but just favor the brown.…” read »
sweetjane on “Checking out my new tablet”:
“Apparently I'm not close enough.…” read »
sweetjane on “Like Night and Day”:
“These are fantastic!! They are not only practical but extremely decorative! I really like the texture…” read »
K Ralston on “Like Night and Day”:
“Wow BLE. These little pouch necklaces are the bomb. This one has so much intricate detail.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Like Night and Day”:
“Lovely! The picket fence adds interest to the flowers that I haven't seen nor thought…” read »
kye on “Like Night and Day”:
“Oh wow BLE! This is fantastic. So well thought out and executed. I love every single…” read »
kye on “Mykonos Sands Necklace”:
“I think you achieved your goal. Delicate and beautiful.…” read »
sweetjane on “La Petit Oiseau”:
“Thanks to all for your comments! The little bracelet I made with the gold letters JOY...I…” read »
kye on “La Petit Oiseau”:
“So sorry to hear about your loss. Life hurts sometimes. But I agree with Melody F.…” read »
kye on “Spirals and Polka Dots”:
“This is wonderful! The spiral rope is so cool! Everything works so well together. The colors…” read »

Leather and Gemstone Buddha Necklace

by TierraCast on 10/08/20

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About this design:

Leather and Red Jasper gemstone beads provide a beautifully updated backdrop for our Lotus Guru Bead and Buddha Pendant. Pearl knotting and eyelet setting are an unexpected technique pairing!
Design by: Tracy Proctor

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

1 Buddha Pendant
1 Lotus Guru Bead
1 Vine Hook & Eye Clasp
1 Leather Strap 1⁄2"x10" Copper
4 Eyelet w/ 3.7mm Stem
7 Round Jump Ring 4mm
2 Crimp Bead 2x2mm
4 Round Bead 2mm or size 11 round seed beads
24 8mm Faceted round gemstone beads (Red Jasper shown)
C-Lon .5mm or preferred cord
Eyelet Setter and Anvil
hammer
rotary hole punching pliers
scissors
rotary cutter and cutting mat (optional)
ruler (preferably clear acrylic quilting ruler)
needle nosed tweezers or T-pin
chain and/or flat nose pliers
pencil or pen
brush on super glue (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
Split leather strap into two 1/4"x10" pieces: use pen or pencil to make a series of marks down the center on the back side of the strap. Using scissors or rotary cutter, ruler and cutting mat carefully cut in half lengthwise.

Step 2:
On one piece make a centered mark 1/8" from one end.

Step 3:
Using smallest setting on hole punching pliers make a hole where marked.

Step 4:
Insert one eyelet from top of strap down through hole at one end.

Step 5:
Turn strap and eyelet upside down and place eyelet flange onto anvil.

Step 6:
Position setter into end of eyelet and tap with hammer until set (see setter instructions).

Step 7:
Repeat Steps 2–6 at other end and on both ends of second piece.

Step 8:
Attach one jump ring to each eyelet, closing securely.

Step 9:
Cut 3' of cord. Brush a tiny amount of super glue onto one end of cord, allow to dry, then use scissors to trim cord at an angle. (optional)

Step 10:
String one crimp bead onto cord, then thread cord through jump ring
at end of one strap and back through crimp bead. Adjust to form small (1/8") loop then use chain nose pliers to flatten crimp onto cords leaving a 2" tail. Tie an overhand knot in tail and tighten right next to crimp*. Trim excess cord. (Optional: add a tiny drop of glue to knot.)

Step 11:
String one gemstone bead onto cord, slide it up to crimp, then tie an overhand knot right next to bead.
Tighten securely.
TIP: Knotting: Pre-stretch cord before stringing and knotting. If a single overhand knot is too small and slips through bead holes, tie a second knot on top of the first to add bulk. Some find it easier to tie the knots by tightening them around a T-pin or needle nose tweezers

Step 12:
String one gemstone bead, sliding
it up to previous bead, then repeat
knotting process.

Step 13:
Repeat Step 12 ten times.

Step 14:
String 4 2mm beads or seed beads
onto cord, then string guru bead to cover 2mm beads. Tie a knot after guru bead.

Step 15:
Repeat Step 12 twelve times.

Step 16:
Repeat Step 10 being sure to face
second strap the same direction as the first, and adjusting cord to take up any slack before securing crimp.

Step 17:
Open one jump ring and attach pendant to guru bead. Close jump ring.

Step 18:
Use one jump ring to attach clasp hook at one end of necklace.

Step 19:
Use one jump to attach clasp eye at other end of necklace.