After trying to make a woven leather band for yesterday’s buckle focal, I decided leather wasn’t going to work. Maybe it’s my lack of experience with leather? It just would not do what I wanted it to. Having the daily time limit made me give up on the leather and move on to idea number two.

I ended up making a rustic hinge and attached it to the “handles” on the focal. I added three chunky chains with lobster clasps, some jump rings, oxidized it and now it looks and feels great! This bracelet has a really nice weight to it.

I’ll definitely be submitting this design as my June MOJO at JewelryLessons.com. But today, it is my Day 22 completed project for 30 Days of Creativity.