Lazybearmetal Report post Posted July 27 Hello! I'm not a leather worker by any means, but I use lacing in my metal art pieces. I'm trying to find an aesthetically pleasing way to "tie off" and finish lacing that doesn't look like my kindergarten class did a project. For example, we have small ornaments and short of just tying the two ends in a Knot, I don't know how else to go about it. They are heavier than a normal jewelry piece, so I am worried that clamps might not work? I would also like to incorporate heavier leather lacing to hang some of our plaques, and again.. the only thing I can think of is tying a knot or double Knot larger than the holes... and tying knots in leather is no small feat for me. Help! Jessica Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted July 27 (edited) How about hiding the ends in 'cord ends'? I use them on the ends of lacing on bracers Available in many styles and colours Or simply a large bead. I use beads to end the laces on draw-string purses. Both ends pared down and glued into a hole in a wood bead Edited July 27 by fredk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazybearmetal Report post Posted July 27 Oh wow, thank you! I never thought to use glue! Those would be perfect, and possibly even beads. What would be the best glue for that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezzer Report post Posted July 27 (edited) Blood knot is secure an looks nice I think . Edited July 27 by Gezzer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted July 27 1 hour ago, Lazybearmetal said: What would be the best glue for that? I'm in the UK and I use UHU glue. Its a contact adhesive in a tube. Bostik is similar. I don't know what is available where you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gezzer Report post Posted July 27 (edited) @Lazybearmetal After looking at you stuff I realized that a full blood knot might not be useful for the small things like your heart Montana state item . 1/2 of the same knot might work if you like the way it looks . NICE ARTWORKS !!!!!!!!!!! 3/16 inch hole 3/8 inch split Edited July 27 by Gezzer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lazybearmetal Report post Posted July 28 Thank you for the compliment! That is a cool way to tie it off, I think I'll try that tonight!! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
