KnotHead Report post Posted February 27, 2011 Kangaroo Steam Punk Necklace 18 inches Brass Steam Punk Wheel Black Kangaroo Leather 12 Strand Rectangular Braid Hope you all like it. I had fun making it. There is still a point of frustration though. I am having a tough time finding the proper findings and some rectangular end caps in sterling silver and brass as well. The whole time I was making this necklace, I was also searching the net for findings that would work with this necklace. But to no avail, I had to settle for the ones that are on there from my local bead store. Oh well. Life goes on eh?... Brian... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoej Report post Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Love the necklace Try Pandahall.com its the only place I could find similar fittings and they are a really good price Regards Zoe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieR Report post Posted February 27, 2011 OK, question: Is a 12 rectangular braid done the same as a 12 round braid without the core? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted February 27, 2011 try BraidersHand for end fittings also look for KumiHimo supplies (braiders hand is one of them) Kumi is a Japanese braid and uses the same type of end fittings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Thank you all for your kind comments and pointers to find some findings that might work on the next one. OK, question: Is a 12 rectangular braid done the same as a 12 round braid without the core? Yes it is. I just used a polly hammer to pound it flatter and a roller to smooth the rectangular braid out more. B... Edited February 27, 2011 by KnotHead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8thsinner Report post Posted March 2, 2011 I think this looks great. I am sure it must be hard to find pieces and clasps. Have you thought about making your own out of something from a hardware store? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted March 2, 2011 I have been looking just about everywhere I can. But finding those types of box ends is not very easy. The ones you do find are just plain too large or too small in one way or the other. I think I found a place in the UK that might have what I'm looking for. I wont know until I order a few of them and try them out. Thanks for the kind comments. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handmadewhips Report post Posted March 3, 2011 I love the whole SteamPunk Thing.... Great work... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted March 3, 2011 Thank you all for you kind comments. B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted March 6, 2011 The necklace SOLD. I had it around my neck and it sold straight off my neck. LOL... B... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edla Report post Posted December 26, 2011 Congratulations to you!! And the necklace really very pretty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
