How to attach a clasp to leather cord - DIY Necklace Tutorial: How to use flat fold over / foldover crimp ends on round cords.
These crimps are intended for use with 3-4mm flat cords but there's an easy way to adapt them so they work securely with round cord instead (size 2-3mm).
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I have a few different colors of 2mm round leather cord in my shop as well (I used the 'bronze' here): bespangledbeads.etsy.com/list...
- 2 foldover crimps
- 2 jump rings
- clasp and chain
- round cord (2-3mm)
- chain nose pliers*
- round nose pliers
- E600 adhesive (OPTIONAL)
- flush cutters (OPTIONAL)
*I recommend using 2 pairs of chain nose pliers for opening and closing jump rings
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