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How do you straighten faux leather cords

Here, we will talk about how straightening faux leather cords .  Faux leather cord (or imitation cord) is made as a substitute for real leather. It has the same  look and feel you want in traditional leather and the fact that anything that is made typically   with leather can be made with faux leather is also a great advantage ! Therefore, whether you want to straighten genuine leather cord or faux leather cord, it will   be the exact same process ! How convenient !  So, we’ll take here the method of a normal leather cord and then you can reproduce the   same method to straighten your faux leather cord.  When you buy leather cord for making jewelry, it often comes wrapped around a spool or   sold in different lengths. The downside is that once the cord has been coiled around the   spool, it often acquires that curve and refuses to uncurl when you’re ready to make jewelry   with it. So you may wonder how you ...

Best leather cord for jewelry making

Here, we will talk about the best leather cords you can use for making your own jewelry. Among the best leather cords, there is the Greek leather cord. Why the Greek leather cord ?  Because when it comes to leather cord, Greek leather is of the highest quality. It’s known for  its smooth finish, consistent color and supple texture. The Greek leather cord is therefore perfect for beading applications and Native American  designs.  Another one is the Indian leather cord because its ideal for stringing large hole beads, or  beads too large for regular cord such as clay, wood, metal and bone for example.  Durable and beautiful, braided leather is also perfect for men's or women's chokers and  other necklaces. You can also make stunning bracelets with this fabulous stringing material. Let the beautiful texture of braided leather inspire your designs ! It's a great option for  Western themes or rustic looks, and always pairs well with gemstone beads. T...

Tips and tricks for using leather in jewelry-Sun Enterprises

 Today we will give you some tips and tricks for using leather cords to make your own leather jewelry. How to easily create a leather bracelet Leather is a very pleasant material to wear. This matter is alive and patinates with time is very tre ; it is also very trendy and particularly appreciated in jewelry. It allows to create original creations that can be very simple or sophisticated. Let’s first look at the basis for the manufacture of leather bracelets.  ➢ The choice of leather: The simplest and most qualitative is calf leather or cowhide, you will find all widths and colors in the shop. The most used as a bracelet base is the flat 10mm plain leather. Often, one starts with a black or brown 10mm leather.  ➢ The size of the bracelet: Leather is often sold in 20 cm sections. Why? Because it is perfect for making bracelets for men and women. The average circumference for a woman wrist is 18 cm, for a man wrist of 22 cm. These are only averages and this can vary ...