I "Believe" I can finish this project in a manner that will be pleasing to me! I always have these ideas and without considering the project all the way through.....I begin the task. So.....here I am again.....stuck! I wanted to stamp a piece of fine silver clay with an inspiring word like this one to make a bracelet. The concept seemed an easy one. I would make a center charm with a word and two holes for the leather straps. I did that as you can see......but how to close the dang thing?
I looked at several tutorials on slip knots and sliding knots on you tube. I worked on those for a while....or I should say until I was ready to scream! LOL
I finally put it to the side until I figure out how I will close this bracelet. I may end up using some little crimp beads (probably not what they are called" that can be squeezed on to the leather straps. Then, I will add some connectors. I wanted to hang a charm off of this bracelet too. We will see what I come up with!
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Lovely Charm! I also made a leather bracelet for my son, but had trouble with the closure! I ended up making something else for him and kept the bracelet!
I ended up making a knot on one side and a loop on the other. I used the strands from the braided leather, but the knot was bulky. I found it tough to get thru the loop, but it laid nicely if I slipped the knot in from top side so it was tucked under.
I hope you find a nice closure and make more clay items to share!
Kathy
Well thanks Kathy! I will figure it out. Some times you just have to leave something for a while and it will come to you! Or, it turns into something else entirely!
Les
Nice work Lesley! I'm the same way, put it away then its almost like a new creation when you bring it out!
Anise (Seavbeach)
Lesley, I am the same way! It feels like a new creation when you come back to it. Sometimes that is all you need to see it in a different light!
Anise (Seavbeach)
Thanks Seavbeach, I finally learned this after a few years! LOL
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