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Greek Leather & Waxed Cotton Cords

We offer these cords for your beading and jewelry making projects.

Cord products are sold by the yard (about 0.91 meters). Please insert the number of yards desired in the 'Quantity' field, then click on 'Add to Cart' to register the correct number of yards in the cart. Cord will be sent to you packaged in a neat coil - in a single continuous length (see the note under Greek Leather for exceptions on this natural product).

We do not accept returns of cut products. Please make your selections carefully! If you are not sure of what product you need, order 1 yard and test it before ordering a large quantity! We do accept returns of full spools or hanks (since they are not cut).

Greek Leather, 2.5mm Black

Item #: CRD-L25BK

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This is a high quality cord made from Greek Leather. The process of dyeing it black also imparts a smooth and somewhat shiny appearance. The cord is extremely uniform in texture and color. This thicker size cord is rated as 2.5mm cord (actual measurement is 2.4-2.6mm in diameter). Please order carefully - we do not accept returns on cut stock. Sold by the yard.

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$1.85

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Waxed Cotton Cord, Japanese, Black, 1 Hank

Waxed Cotton Cord, Japanese, Black, Hank

Item #: CRD-WCJBK-H

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This is a terrific product that is skillfully manufactured in Japan. The cord is extremely uniform in texture and color. Treating cotton cord with wax make the cord fray resistant and allows it to hold very precise knots, as shown in the example above. This particular cord has two tiny strands of monofilament in the core of the cord which makes it very strong. There is almost no stretch to this cord. It is rated as 1mm cord (although it tends to measure about 1.4mm in diameter) and is offered in Black (colorfast). This product is sold by the full hank. 1 Hank is approx. 82 yards (75meters).

$55.00

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Waxed Cotton Cord, Japanese, Black

Item #: CRD-WCJBK

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This is a terrific product that is skillfully manufactured in Japan. The cord is extremely uniform in texture and color. Treating cotton cord with wax make the cord fray resistant and allows it to hold very precise knots, as shown in the example above. This particular cord has two tiny strands of monofilament in the core of the cord which makes it very strong. There is almost no stretch to this cord. It is rated as 1mm cord (although it tends to measure about 1.4mm in diameter) and is offered in Black (colorfast). This product is sold in custom cut pieces, by the yard (sorry - no returns on cut stock!). 1 yard is approx. 91.5cm.

$0.95

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Crimp End for Leather, 1.9mm Hole SS

Item #: SSF-CE19

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Used for attaching Greek Leather cord to clasps. 8.5mm long, 3.5mm diameter. One crimp end is shown on end to display hole size - about 1.9mm. Sturdy closed loop has an opening of about 2mm. Sample shown with leather has been crimped. These are nicely made crimp ends - heavy enough to hold well, but light enough to crimp closed with crimping or needle nosed plier. Sold individually - but remember that for most projects, you need two - or a matching hook crimp end (Part #SSF-CE19H).

Quantity	Price
1 – 3	$1.15
4 – 9	$1.04
10 +	$0.98

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Greek Leather, Black

Item #: CRD-L15BK

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This is a high quality cord made from Greek Leather. The process of dyeing it black also imparts a smooth and somewhat shiny appearance. The cord is extremely uniform in texture and color. It is rated as 1.5mm cord (actual measurement is 1.4-1.5mm in diameter). Please order carefully - we do not accept returns on cut stock. Sold by the yard.

$1.20

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Greek Leather, Black, Full Hank

Item #: CRD-L15BK-H

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This is a high quality cord made from Greek Leather. The cord is extremely uniform in texture and color. It is rated as 1.5mm cord (actual measurement is 1.4-1.5mm in diameter). This product is sold by the full hank. Since this is a natural product, each hank consists of several long pieces of cord tied together. It may not be in one continuous piece (hanks tend to have 4 or 5 knotted sections).

$51.50

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Greek Leather, Natural

Item #: CRD-L15NT

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This is a high quality cord made from Greek Leather in it's natural untreated coloration. The cord is extremely uniform in texture and color. It is rated as 1.5mm cord (actual measurement is 1.4-1.5mm in diameter). Please order carefully - we do not accept returns on cut stock. Sold by the yard.

$1.20

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Greek Leather, Natural, Full Hank

Item #: CRD-L15NT-H

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$51.50

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Hook Crimp End for Leather, 1.9mm Hole SS

Item #: SSF-CE19H

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Sterling Silver Crimp End with an integral hook. Used for finishing the ends of 1.5mm Greek Leather cord. 10mm long, 3.5mm diameter, hole size is about 1.9mm. Hook matches up nicely with the crimp ends that have a loop - Part# SSF-CE19. These are nicely made crimp ends - heavy enough to hold well, but light enough to crimp closed with crimping or needle nosed plier. Sold individually.

Quantity	Price
1 – 3	$1.33
4 – 9	$1.20
10 +	$1.13

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Crimp End for Leather, 2.5mm Hole SS

Item #: SSF-CE25

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Sterling Silver Crimp End with a loop for attachment - use to connect to the clasp of your choice. The interior hole allows for use with thicker cords. The opening is rated at 2.5mm but can sometime be as large as 2.6mm. Overall size is 10mm long, 4mm diameter. These are nicely made crimp ends - heavy enough to hold well, but light enough to crimp closed with crimping or needle nosed plier. Sold individually.

Quantity	Price
1 – 3	$1.59
4 – 9	$1.43
10 +	$1.35

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Hook Crimp End for Leather, 2mm Hole, Copper Finish

Item #: PWF-C-CE20H

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Used to form a clasp at the end of Greek Leather or other sturdy cord. Interior hole size is about 2mm to 2.2mm. These typically are used as one side of a clasp, used with matching crimp end loop (Part #PWF-C-CE20). These are nicely made crimp ends - heavy enough to hold well, but light enough to crimp closed with crimping or needle nosed plier. Solid pewter base with a durable Copper finish. Overall size is about 14x5mm. Sold individually.

Quantity	Price
1 – 3	$0.95
4 – 9	$0.86
10 +	$0.81

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Crimp End for Leather, 2mm Hole, Copper Finish

Item #: PWF-C-CE20

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Used to attach a clasp at the end of Greek Leather or other sturdy cord. Interior hole size is about 2mm to 2.2mm. These are nicely made crimp ends - heavy enough to hold well, but light enough to crimp closed with crimping or needle nosed plier. Solid pewter base with a durable Copper finish. Overall size is about 12x5mm. Sold individually - but remember that for most projects, you need two - or a matching hook crimp end (Part #PWF-C-CE20H).

Quantity	Price
1 – 3	$0.90
4 – 9	$0.81
10 +	$0.77

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Beading Tip - Finishing Leather Cord

Because leather cord is relatively thick compared to threads, the options for finishing it are somewhat different. You can tie knots in the leather as part of your design, and sliding knots can be used to form adjustable length jewelry. For designs where you desire a clasp instead of knots, there are several other options for finishing leather. We sell extra large sterling silver crimps that can be used to crimp leather just as you would any other stringing material. You can also use special leather crimps that have a loop at the end that can be fastened to any clasp using a split ring. Another interesting way to finish leather cord is by threading it through a clasp or loop and wrapping the doubled-over end tightly with wire, using the wire to "crimp" it together.