Is there a material that looks like leather but is more durable to use to string a necklace on?

Question

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?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Try using buna cord. It is a rubber cord available in several diameters. One source is Polymer Clay Express. You can glue beads onto the ends and tie the cord as you would a leather cord or you can pull both ends through a bead with a large hole (a wooden bead, for example) and let that slip to adjust the length.

Answer 3

leather-depending must be lengthy-lasting besides the indisputable fact that it ought to be cared for suitable with a view to very last lengthy. in case you take advantage of leather-depending cream or spray each and every six months or so on the object and shop it suitable it could be ok.