This post brought to you by LeatherCord USA.
Let the good times roll for it is THE weekend!
High fives! WE made it!
How about another quickie project featuring LeatherCord USA Leather Strap and Bolo cord?
Leather strap is the main part of this project and LeatherCord USA makes it in a ton of colors. That’s one of the reasons I love these guys. For this project I played with the metallic “Kansa” color. It’s a stiffer leather and softens the more you wear it (like all leather).
These are the basic materials. Pretty simple:
Leather Strap in Kansa
4mm Bolo Cord in Kansa
Chunky wood chain (or any large link chain)
Somewhere in my excitement I forgot to put the bolo cord into the shot. I used round cord and the Glue and Go clasp pictured for the pink bracelet variation.
This is so easy. I think I’m in love. The first thing you do is cut the chain with heavy duty wire snips to the desired length. Then figure out how long you want the strap, add a couple inches and cut.
Thread the strap through one end of the chain and fold it over one inch.
Add a drop or two of glue and use clothespins to hold it together while the glue sets up (like in the previous photo).
Wrap a few inches of bolo cord around the connection area to add a little something. You know! Use the same glue and clips to hold it in place while it dries. Trim any excess bolo cord after it dries.
Just for fun, you can make a bracelet with pretty much this same technique. I used the round cord to create a spiral knot instead of wrapping it with bolo cord. Here’s a link to a spiral knot tutorial from LeatherCord USA. If you love that clasp–there’s a link to it up in the materials.
Happy weekending y’all!
Hi, I’m Candie. I design jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. I thrive on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. I also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join me as I lead a creative life! 
