Daughter of the Sun Leather Necklaces

     I joined Etsy in 2006, the first year it started and was mostly selling my Cresent leather necklaces.   I would take them to shows and festivals across California, setting up on a blanket or outside the venue.   They were great music pieces as the bells made beautiful sounds and it was easy to play along or create your own little jam!

    When i begin traveling 4 years ago i left all of my leather tools behind.   They were much to heavy to take with and my hands were asking for a break.   I had been making jewelry nonstop at that point.  A self made little leather factory, right inside my eagle rock teepee.

Since bein' on the gypsy train, i have continuously  received emails asking if i will have more necklaces available in the future. It been a long time coming and with a new child in my life, i never thought i would have time to make these necklaces again. Being back home with my family for the holidays has really allowed me to revisit my past.  What a blessing it has been as Grandma  has been watching Naia while i get back to my work table.  She of course  has been helping out a little too!

I thought it would be fun if i were to show the progress that goes into making the necklaces.  Its actually a lot of work and takes me several days just to make a small batch.   I am grateful to have these little beauties finished and even more grateful to share and offer them again with some new designs as well!

My work table at Mama and Papa's

The first steps begin.  Shaving the edges of the leather which i have pre cut.

Smoothing out the edges

Naia helping me punch the holes

Hand tooling the leather which i learned from the one and only Bob Beard!

Ready to dye!

The first stain is applied.  This is called antiquing...

The second stain is applied giving it its color.

drying...

adding the brass findings...  I love this part!

 leather and bells are added...

almost there...

and last the ties are attached and a coat of polish shine is applied.

Ohhh la la!  The tribal sun piece has arrived!
For more new designs and a few of the oldies but goodies...
visit my ETSY here!

THANK YOU to all those who have worn these little music makers throughout the years.  I am so grateful for your support!