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Round Leather Cord - India (good quality) This leather will be somewhat uneven in width along its length. It's texture is rougher than that of European leather. There is a big difference in color from color lot to color lot. For example, the natural color can range from very white to very light brown.	Round Leather Thong - European (best quality) This leather thong is from Greece.  It is more consistent in width throughout the ball.  Colors are more consistent from along the full length of cord on the spool, as well as from ball to ball.  It is smoother.   It is noticeably higher in quality than that from India.  There is some differences in color from color lot to color lot. Note: Sometimes when the leather is brand new, there may be a chemical dye smell to it. If this is the case, you should leave it open to the air for 2-3 days so that this smell will dissipate.
Round and Flat Braided Leather Each braided cord is described by its:- color  (black or natural)- number of leather cords that make up the braid  (3, 4, 6) - how wide leather cord (cord widths are approximate) Braided leather may come as a - round cord made up of braided flat strips - round cord made up of braided round strips - flat cord made up of braided flat strips Expect consistent quality and excellent value from this machine braided leather cord. The 3mm cord gives the look of heavy cord in a small size -- ideal for watchbands, ladies' bolos and necklaces. Some splicing may occur. Cord widths are approximate. NOTE RE: THICKNESS: the 3mm is really 4mm thick; the 4mm is really 5mm thick; the 5mm is really 6mm thick. FINISHING OFF THE ENDS...These Are The Kinds of Pieces to Choose From: Clamps Coil Clasps Cord and Chain Ends Crimp Ends End Caps Foldover Clasps Hook & Eye Clasps (some have larger openings on each end to slip a thicker cord through) Adjustable End Caps For Thick Cords You can also use raw or plated wire to wire-wrap your own ends. It's not that difficult to do. 1. Cut a piece about 2 1/2" long, and bend it into a U-shape 2. Cradle the cord within the U, so that you leave what will be the "loop" (bottom of the U-shape) open 3. Wrap another piece of wire around and around this U-shape. Keep the wire tight. Keep each successive coil close to the previous one. Go down about 3/4" - 1". Then cut all the tails/ends off. 4. Tuck in any sharp ends underneath the coil, using a pliers.	Real Suede Lace ("Real" is a brand name) (Comes in 2.5mm wide x .5mm thick, and in 3.0mm wide x .5mm thick) NOTE: .5mm = .02 inches This thinner leather suede lace is typically used in making necklaces and bracelets. The easiest way to finish off the ends for a clasp is to use a foldover clamp, and attach a clasp, like a lobster claw, to one end. Available in 12 colors: black, camel, dark green, gray, light grey, medium brown, natural, pink, red, rust, turquoise, and white. Suede Lace (tejas) (1/8" wide by apprx 1/16" thick by 25 yard spool) NOTE: 1/16" is the same as saying .0625 inches The manufacturing has been re-thinking their colors on this leather suede lace product, and they are running much darker than the samples in the color chart. The pink is a dark pink, the lilac is purple. We'll update the color chart when we feel the manufacturer is set on the color scheme. This suede lace (by tejas) is typically used as lacing in clothing, footwear and hatwear. It is not as a great a material for necklaces and bracelets. Bolo Cord Or make your own using the Braided Leather Cord mentioned above.
Read about Tying Slip Knots in Leather and Other Thick Cords Adjustable End Caps For Thick Cords Coil Clasps For Leather and Thick Cords Read about How To Use Coil Clasps With Leather!	CORDS AND RIBBONS WITH CLASPS ATTACHED Standard lengths, attached clasps, leather,suede lace, satin cord (rat tail), rubber, organza ribbon, waxed cotton.

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