Tag Archives: Leather

Create Your Own Badge With Leather and Beads

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Carmi Cimicata

Earlier this year we shared some images of the “make and take” project John Bead presented at the winter trade shows. These leather and bead badges were very popular so we are sharing our step by step with you. Color … Continue reading →

Posted in Czech Seed Beads, Fire Polish Beads, Leather and Suedes, Leather Works, Mixed Bead Boxes, Pressed Glass Beads, Tooling Leather, Tools | Tagged Czech Beads, Leather, Make and Take | Leave a comment

Creativity on The Catwalk Show – The Global Jet-Setter Look

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Carmi Cimicata

Our Global Chic product line was beautifully captured in this picture from the “Creativity on the Catwalk” fashion shows in the UK last month at CHSI Stitches. (Photo from CHSI) Our Creative Director, Fernando DaSilva designed an “out of the … Continue reading →

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A Fabulous Mix of Leather Colors!

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Carmi Cimicata

Take a look at the new color collection in our leather program. These 8 x10 soft leather sheets will provide you with color for all the seasons. Aurora Red, Black, Brown, Black Pearl, Blue Moon, Cobalt Blue, Expresso, Light … Continue reading →

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Dazzle-it Leather Scissors

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Carmi Cimicata

Do you work with leather? Dazzle-it now has alloy steel scissors which are ideal for leather work and other hand crafts.

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Kumihimo With Many Types of Stringing Material

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Carmi Cimicata

My agate slab pendant is the inspiration for this kumihimo cord made with rattail, hemp, suede lace and cotton waxed cord. The colours in the pendant are just stunning. I gathered all the stringing material that would highlight the colours … Continue reading →

Posted in Dazzle-it Hemp, Dazzle-It Leather/Suede, Dazzle-it Rattail, Dazzle-It Stringing, John Bead Components | Tagged agate, cords, Hemp, Kumihimo, Leather | Leave a comment

Shamballa Bracelets

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Carmi Cimicata

It seems as though everyone is sporting a knotted bracelet these days. The “shamballa bracelet” is the reference I have been seeing in fashion articles. I found in my research that shamballa can be spelled differently and for some people … Continue reading →