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You are here: Home / Metallic Leather Jewelry

Metallic Leather Jewelry

by Liz Juneau.
(Alexandria, Louisiana USA)

Triple Chevron Necklace
Triple Chevron Necklace

I was looking for leather to use for hand stamping at my local craft store and found a bag of “leather scraps” that was more economical to purchase that the small rectangular piece I had originally picked out. I was inspired by the geometric patterns I have been seeing in fashion and interior design. I especially love chevron and qua-trefoil shapes.

Embellished gold cuff
Embellished gold cuff
Embellished Silver Cuff
Embellished Silver Cuff

I had so much leather to work with that it became an experimental project. I cut out the leather in various shapes and painted it using metallic paints in bronze, silver, and gold tones. I used jump rings to attach the shapes to each other or to chains.

I layered some to the shapes and attached with glue. For the cuffs and hand bracelets, I embellished with rough stones and feathers. I am truly excited how these designs “took shape”.

Irregular Shapes Necklace
Irregular Shapes Necklace

Liz Juneau
Archipelago Jewelry
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  1. Tamara says

    January 13, 2013 at 07:05

    I like the interesting things you use to make your jewellery, Liz! I especially like the bracelet here with the peacock feather.

  2. archipelago jewelry says

    January 13, 2013 at 14:27

    Thanks Tamara. It seems as if there are so many “non traditional” materials out there to use for jewelry design. It keeps it interesting.

  3. Nancy Celeste says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:11

    Love your chevron necklace. I, too, have been experimenting with leather since the Summer. I find it really fun and when you incorporate gemstones, the pieces take on a very “luxe” feel while still being funky and bohemian.

  4. Liz says

    January 15, 2013 at 13:50

    Yes Nancy I have found leather is so versatile. That is what makes it fun to work with.

  5. Sarah says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:21

    I love the metallic effect on the leather. Looks great!

  6. archipelago jewelry says

    January 20, 2013 at 20:58

    Thanks Sarah. I like that I can use just a “wash” and let the leather show through or cover it completely for a solid affect.

  7. Debbie Mischley says

    December 14, 2016 at 10:35

    These are gorgeous!!! Nice job!

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