Bead Leather
November 15th, 2010
Is there a material that looks like leather but is more durable to use to string a necklace on?
I made a necklace for my brother 2.5 years ago, using beads strung on leather cord. Unfortunately, the leather keeps breaking and I’ve had to restring it for him twice. Is there something that will look the same but last longer?
I think there is faux leather cording (maybe vinyl?) that comes textured or plain. Have you checked at craft stores, and maybe a bead store if you have one around (they’d definitely be online in various places)
To have them it like that though, I assume you’re using the suede kind of leather cording?
Or perhaps the beads you used are too rough inside and are actually sawing through the leather over time, particularly if he wears it sleeping, showering, or all the time. If that’s the case, you can try smoothing the bead holes with a round file or even sandpaper to help with that.
You might want to check out some of these sites and pages for cordings and some explanations of types:
http://polymerclayexpress.com/cord.html
http://earthguild.com/products/cords/waxcoton.htm
http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm
(… click on CORDINGS…)
You might want to check out the Rubbery Cordings like Buna on that page too, even the “duck decoy” cording… they are quite acceptable to males.
Good luck,
Diane B.
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