BEADNOVA Genuine Round Leather Cord Brown Leather Strips for Jewelry Making Bracelet Necklace Beading (11 Yards,1.5mm)

I purchased this is both white and black 1.5mm. The quality is excellent and exceeded my expectations. It is very soft and easy to work with. I use it to make bracelets, so I need to be able to knot and braid it. I have had no trouble with the coat cracking. Also, please keep in mind that the 1.5 diameter is very small so if you pull hard enough, it is going to snap. Normal wear will never pull that hard. I had to really pull hard and even then, it was very difficult to get it to snap. If someone is that hard on their jewelry, they are going to have problems no matter what it is. Also, all of the leather cord I have purchased from this seller has never had anything more than a faint smell of leather, I expect that and even want it. I’m glad I found this and will continue to buy it.Tip: when tying knots, it’s best to work it instead of pulling it. Pulling it will weaken it and can damage the coating. Hope this helps 😊

I think it has a diameter of 3mm. The size of pandora beads. It is sturdy and the black is a nice color black. I can’t wait to get the right sterling clasps! They would look so good plain without any beads too!

I had a necklace with vegan suede that broke. I needed something that would hold up better. So I chose this and it is fantastic. Even though its thin and thinner than the original faux thread, it is extremely durable, good quality, and easy to work with. Its also beautiful and doesn't smell funny, like other have mentioned. I recommend this and the price is reasonable too. Thank you so much- would shop again!

I bought the 1mm diameter version. It can be used to string beads or to macrame. 1mm is pliant, easy to manipulate. However knowing leather, I know it is breakable and should avoid contact with sweat, lotion, and water.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Perfect for my needs. The color was exactly as pictured, and the leather is of excellent quality.

Everything I've made with this has broken. Beaded necklaces and bracelets.

I'd been paying $15 for a 3.5' leather cord at a local jewelry store, so when I saw the price on this, I figured it would be worth a try. Overall - it was. It worked well for our purposes - to hang pendants - and the color is very pretty. I knotted my Mom's and glued end caps to mine and didn't have any trouble doing either one. It cuts easily with decent quality scissors. That said - if you order this, do yourself a favor and as soon as the box arrives, take it outside or to the garage and open it there. I didn't do that, and it stunk up half of a 3300 sq ft house - the overwhelming chemical smell is THAT BAD. I'm not sure if it's the dye, or the plastic bag, or the combination of the two, but it is truly awful. Especially if you have breathing issues like I do, you should not be around the cord for at least 24 hours. I exiled it in the garage for 24 hours - took it out of the bag and unwound it a bit to really air it out - and that pretty much resolved it (although now the garage stinks, too). I also wish it were 2mm instead of 1.5mm - it's a small difference, but I think that size would work better with the types of items most likely to be hung on a leather cord.UPDATE: Since I figured out how to solve the odor problem, I ordered several additional colors, which to my surprise did not smell at all. So I'm not sure if it's just the purple color that smells, or the company has read the reviews and fixed the problem, but I didn't have the same problem with them. However, I'd still recommend opening them in a well ventilated area just in case.

Easy material to work with. Fast shipping too.