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Leather and Dome Necklace Tutorial

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Want to create a new artistic pendant that looks like bead embroidery but takes very little time? Create a Dome and Leather necklace like Sheryl's design for a modern, sleek look using dome beads, Ultrabacking and Greek leather.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Leather and Dome Necklace Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Dome Beads 14x8mm Collection 1, 1 Piece
  • Dome Beads 12x7mm Collection 1, 2 Pieces
  • Dome Beads 10x6mm Collection 2, 1 Piece
  • UltraBacker - Elephant Gray, 1 Piece
  • Greek Leather Cord - Black 2.5mm, 80"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Bullet End Cap Cone 5x10mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz, 1 Piece
  • Lobster Clasps 10mm Silver Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Dome Beads 14x8mm Collection 1, 1 Piece
  • Dome Beads 12x7mm Collection 1, 1 Piece
  • Dome Beads 10x6mm Collection 2, 1 Piece
  • UltraBacker – Chestnut, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Greek Leather Cord - Brown 2.5mm, 80"
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    The Dome and Leather Necklace is a fun and funky way to create an art deco style piece with little bead weaving knowledge or skill. Glue down some dome beads and create your pendant. 1. Cut a piece of DragonThread into a 4 foot piece and place on a needle to the thread followed by a stop bead. Sew through the largest dome bead and add 15/0 seed beads that will go to one side of the bead. 2. Once you add all of the beads onto the thread, sew your needle through the bottom of the dome bead. Repeat this for the other side of the dome and watch the Dome and Leather necklace video to see how to add additional seed beads and domes. 3. Once you finish your pendant, cut your leather into 4 pieces of 20"ish. Grab your loctite glue and place on the end cones to each side of the leather. Hang your pendant from the leather and add on your lobster clasp. The Dome and Leather necklace is a mixed media design that will spark creativity in your beading design. Grab some of the NEW Ultrabacker and create a mosaic of beads into a one-of-a-kind pendant.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Leather and Dome Necklace Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Want to create a new artistic pendant that looks like bead embroidery but takes very little time? Create a Dome and Leather necklace like Sheryl's design for a modern, sleek look using dome beads, Ultrabacking and Greek leather.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Dome Beads 14x8mm Collection 1, 1 Piece
  • Dome Beads 12x7mm Collection 1, 2 Pieces
  • Dome Beads 10x6mm Collection 2, 1 Piece
  • UltraBacker - Elephant Gray, 1 Piece
  • Greek Leather Cord - Black 2.5mm, 80"
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Bullet End Cap Cone 5x10mm - Premium 99.9% Silver Plated, 2 Pieces
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz, 1 Piece
  • Lobster Clasps 10mm Silver Plated, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • Dome Beads 14x8mm Collection 1, 1 Piece
  • Dome Beads 12x7mm Collection 1, 1 Piece
  • Dome Beads 10x6mm Collection 2, 1 Piece
  • UltraBacker – Chestnut, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~ 1 Gram
  • Greek Leather Cord - Brown 2.5mm, 80"
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    The Dome and Leather Necklace is a fun and funky way to create an art deco style piece with little bead weaving knowledge or skill. Glue down some dome beads and create your pendant. 1. Cut a piece of DragonThread into a 4 foot piece and place on a needle to the thread followed by a stop bead. Sew through the largest dome bead and add 15/0 seed beads that will go to one side of the bead. 2. Once you add all of the beads onto the thread, sew your needle through the bottom of the dome bead. Repeat this for the other side of the dome and watch the Dome and Leather necklace video to see how to add additional seed beads and domes. 3. Once you finish your pendant, cut your leather into 4 pieces of 20"ish. Grab your loctite glue and place on the end cones to each side of the leather. Hang your pendant from the leather and add on your lobster clasp. The Dome and Leather necklace is a mixed media design that will spark creativity in your beading design. Grab some of the NEW Ultrabacker and create a mosaic of beads into a one-of-a-kind pendant.