Stylish Leather Jewelry

Leather jewelry doesn't have to be traditional! Fabulous leather can be anything from casual and fun to stylish and sophisticated. With a smattering of beads and some clever construction ideas you can take leather jewelry beyond conventional and onto the fashion runway. Award-winning jewelry designer Myléne Hillam shows you how to use leather not just as a stringing component, but as the featured material in designer accessories. No conventional leather crafting skills are required. You'll learn how to loop, twist, fold, and recolor leather in ways that will redefine your perception of jewelry. Whether you're looking for something colorful and fun to team with your T-shirt and jeans or a statement necklace to dress up your work wear, you're bound to find something here to suit your style and take your wardrobe from glum to glam.

Myléne Hillam designs and creates jewelry in her studio in Brisbane, Australia. Her unique and creative designs have resulted in several significant awards including the Craft & Hobby Association's Designer Press Kit Award. Her work is regularly featured in international craft publications and she teaches and demonstrates both locally and abroad. With more than 20 years craft experience she is passionate about passing her knowledge onto her students in her workshops.