Comments on: Purse Charms – How to Attach a Charm to a Leather Cord? https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:12:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Lee Sebastiani https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617935 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:12:44 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617935 In reply to leslie.

Leslie, WOW! You ere so right! And I was shocked how much they’re selling for!

]]> By: Lee Sebastiani https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617928 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:44:58 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617928 In reply to leslie.

Thanks for the tip, Leslie! I’ll do that! : )

]]> By: leslie https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617921 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:52:14 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617921 Check on Pinterest for purse or backpack dangles………….lots of ideas. Once you get the hang of it you will be whippng them out non-stop.

]]> By: Lee Sebastiani https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617883 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:03:09 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617883 In reply to Dianne Jacques.

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Dianne, thanks so much! Do you buy the same size as your cord? Or should it be a little bigger? Like, if I buy 2mm cord do I get 2mm hole size crimp ends, or 3? Thanks!!

]]> By: Lee https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617867 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:46:37 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617867 In reply to Brenda.

Thanks for the great hint, Brenda! Glue it is! I’d love to see your zipper critters!

]]> By: Lee https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617866 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:43:45 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617866 In reply to Dianne Jacques.

Wow, Dianne! Thanks–I’ll do that right away!

]]> By: Brenda https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617864 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:08:20 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617864 You could use a large crimp and some glue inside before crimping your leather loop, it would give a cleaner look.

]]> By: Brenda https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617863 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:02:19 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617863 I suggest you use a lobster claw clasp and attach it with a split ring. this makes for a sturdier connection than just a jump ring if pulled upon. When I make “zipper critters,” I use larger size lobster claw clasps and attach them to the charm with split rings which are sturdy. I originally made them with children in mind so chose charms that would appeal to them, marketing them for use on jackets/sweaters, backpacks, and purses. But then I soon noticed women were buying them too, so I started choosing charms that would also have a more adult appeal. Having said that, they too also liked the cute little green frog and bumblebee charms! They are always a hit during the fall craft tour my husband participates in because people buy them as stocking stuffers.

]]> By: Dianne Jacques https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617862 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:24:45 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617862 Hi Lee, have you tried doing a search for “crimp ends”? There are tons of styles, materials and shapes out there. I like them because they give a professional finish and crimps are more secure than glue. Just make sure you get on sized appropriately for your cord. Good luck, and can;t wait to see them finished!

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/purse-charms-how-to-attach-a-charm-to-a-leather-cord/#comment-617857 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:58:18 +0000 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=61747#comment-617857 Lee, purse charms are pretty popular. Make a bunch and and they make great last-minute gifts!

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