Tethered - Lanyard Tutorial

The key to making masculine jewelry is using masculine supplies and keeping it simple. Combine strong leather or waxed cotton cord with bone beads, metal beads, or glass trade beads and then add a bold focal pendant. It is also a benefit if the jewelry has a utilitarian purpose.
Here is my version of "men’s jewelry" -- an adjustable lanyard necklace made with guy supplies; it can be used to hold a decorative pendant or be more utilitarian as a key holder.

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

For step-by-step illustrated instructions, see our blog article: DIY Masculine Lanyard Necklace

Suggested Supplies

1 spool (use 6 feet) #61-542-075-03 Waxed Cotton Cord, 2mm, 75yd - Brown
1 each #44-940-97-6 2-Hole Hammertone Cross Link - TierraCast Antiqued Brass Plated
1 ten-pack (use 2 beads) #25-195-04-N Handmade Horn Beads, Carved Rotund, V-Cut, 15mm
1 dozen (use 1 piece) #30-620-01-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Swivel Clip, Auto Close, Teardrop, 33x20mm
1 ten-pack (use 1 piece) #37-015-11-6 JBB Findings Antiqued Brass Plated Jump Ring, Locking, Oval