DIY Leather Cord Necklace with Owl Pendant - Beginners Tutorial

I used 2 colors, which means 2 cords. I used green and violet.

I cut them to equal size, long enough that when the knots are made, the necklace is still on the wished length.

It’s always better to have leftovers than to need more leather later.

Since the hanging hole is too small, I used just one of the cords to attach the pendant. I took the violet string and I fold it in half.

I inserted the folded end through the hole, from the back to the front.

When it was out, I left a few centimeters (about an inch).

I inserted the other end (both cords) through the folded end.

I pulled the cord leaving a little space.

Through that space, I inserted the green cord halfway.

I tightened the violet cord to secure the green one in place.

At this point, you should have both colors on each side of the pendant.

I made the first knot a few centimeters (about an inch) away from the pendant.

Make it tight. I tried to make visible both colors on the knot.

Keeping the same distance I made a knot on the other string set and here is the pattern you’ll follow

From that point on I repeated the knots at the same distance until it gets the desired length.

When I got it done I measured again putting the owl where I wanted it to be on my chest.

Make a mark to guide where to put the clasp.

I used some fold-over crimp on the string ends.

I placed it just before the mark because he clasps make the necklaces a bit longer.

Placing both cords in the cord end, I tightened them with a plier to secure the cords well.

I didn’t cut the leftovers yet just in case the length needs to be adjusted.

When I finished with both ends I took some jump rings.

With your pliers, open a little bit one jump ring, enough to insert the cord end ring.

I inserted the cord end and the clasp on each end.

I closed the jump ring again, of course.

Now if everything is ok and the length is right, cut the leftover cord.

That’s it!!! You have a super cute leader cord necklace!