Calling Lowly Beaders! Men's Tahitian Necklace

[SunSeeker]

I need your advice! I am making Tahitian necklaces (on leather) for my 2 sons. I started this project a while ago, but realized I my drill bit isn't large enough to accomodate the leather. If anyone has made such a necklace, could you advise me on the proper drill bit size. Thanks!

 

[JerseyPearl]

I've done a number of these....it depends on the thickness of your leather. I have used 2mm drill bits for most of the leather pieces I did. You want the fit to be tight, but not so tight that you cannot pull the leather through the hole. I usually use a tad of shea butter on the end of the leather, which I've cut to a point. I then stitch a piece of Beader's Secret on a needle and pull through. I then cut off the poked through bit.

 

[SunSeeker]

Thanks, that's an excellent point, JP. I have a couple different leathers, so I should measure to determine which bit size I need. I kind of feel quilty making a hole that large, but the boys will love this! They seem to be more excited over pearls, than their sister! Thanks!

 

[JerseyPearl]

I did these for my son and his friends last summer! I'm sure your son will love it.

 

[SunSeeker]

Thanks JP. I'm excited about doing this project for them!

 

[JerseyPearl]

Here are the pieces I did for my son

 

[Katbran]

Looks great JP !

 

[SunSeeker]

Those are awesome, JP!

 

[JerseyPearl]

My son kinda had a Shaggy (Scoobie Doo) look going on there...

 

[pattye]

Fun pieces, perfect for guys!

 

[pattye]

My son kinda had a Shaggy (Scoobie Doo) look going on there...

Hehe, reminds me of my 17 yr old grandson. They're so proud of growing hair there!