8. Bohemian Leather Fringe & Turquoise Slice Choker
What This Idea Means
This festival-ready choker blends soft suede leather fringe with a striking raw turquoise stone center slice. It drapes comfortably around the neck while adding rich Southwestern textures to your outfit.
How to Make It
- Cut Leather Base: Cut a 12-inch strip of 1-inch wide soft brown suede leather band.
- Attach Center Turquoise Stone: Wire-wrap a flat turquoise stone slice with 24-gauge brass wire. Punch two small holes in the center of the leather band and wire the turquoise securely onto the leather face.
- Cut Fringe: Slice fine vertical fringe cuts along the bottom edge of the leather band (1/8-inch apart) using a sharp rotary cutter and ruler, leaving the top 1/4-inch intact.
- Attach End Hardware: Clamp wide ribbon crimp ends onto both short ends of the leather band using flat pliers.
- Attach Closure: Connect a lobster clasp to one crimp end and a 2-inch extension chain to the other.
Tips & Variations
- Tip: Use a rotary cutter and metal straightedge on a self-healing mat for perfectly uniform leather fringe strands.
- Variation: Thread small silver seed beads onto individual fringe strands, knotting the bottom of each strand to keep beads in place.
What You Need
- Flat suede leather band (1 inch wide)
- Stabilized turquoise stone slice
- 24-gauge brass craft wire
- Ribbon end clamps, lobster clasp, & extension chain
- Rotary cutter, self-healing mat, & hole punch