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December 13, 2016 by: Melanie

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant with Cricut

Jump on the faux leather trend with this easy to make Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant, made with the Cricut Explore Air 2. Thank you to Cricut for sponsoring today’s project. This post may contain affiliate links. 

 

YOU GUYS!

I’m so excited to show you today’s project. I discovered something about my Cricut recently that rocked my world, and I think you’re going to love it, too.

The Cricut Pens will write on Cricut Faux Leather! 

That’s right. A pretty hand written font on faux leather? Sign me up! I’ll show you how to create this simple Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant using this method. Make one for yourself or for gift giving.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

Supplies:

  • Cricut Explore Air 2
  • Cricut Faux Leather
  • Cricut Gold Pen
  • Cricut StrongGrip Mat (You may be able to use a Standard Grip Mat, but I wanted to make sure that my faux leather was secure.)
  • Fabric Fusion or other fabric glue
  • Jewelry pliers
  • Jump ring
  • Necklace chain

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

First, open up Cricut Design Space. Decide how large you want the pendant to be and make a circle that size. Make another smaller circle at the top. This where be where the jump ring will go.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

Make the two circles and attached set.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

Open up a text box and type the first initial of your name or your recipient’s name. Choose “Has a Writing Style” from the drop down menu and change the letter font to what you like best.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

Drag the letter to the center of the circle and size to fit.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

When making jewelry with Cricut Faux Leather, I always make a front and a back so that the piece looks like leather on both sides. Create a matching circle (without the letter) to be the back. Make everything an attached set.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

Make sure the Cricut pen is in the Cricut and cut! For tips on using the Cricut pen on faux leather, see the bottom of the post.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

 

To continue making the necklace, use the Fabric Fusion to glue the two pendant pieces together.

Use the jewelry pliers to twist the jump ring open.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

Attach the jump ring to the pendant and then the jump ring to the chain. Use the pliers to close the jump ring.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

My favorite combo is the gold against the brown, but there are so many color combinations!

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

 

I’ve tried the Cricut Pens on the Cricut Faux Leather for a few projects now, and here are a few things that I have learned.

Faux Leather Initial Jewelry Pendant AD

-This isn’t fool proof. The pen may leave a small smudge on complex curves. Do not try this if you are limited on supplies or do not have time to experiment.

-For best results, use simple or line designs.

-If the Cricut pen smudges, grab an alcohol pad and gently wipe the ink. If you catch it before it dries, then you should be able to wipe it off.

 

If you haven’t tried cutting with Faux Leather, then you are missing out! It is one of my favorite crafting mediums. The Cricut Explore Air 2 can cut more than paper. It can cut:

–Vinyl (regular and iron-on!)

–Craft foam

–Window cling

–Poster board

–Washi sheets

–Vellum

–Foil

Using all of these products is easy! If you are a new Cricut owner, the range of possibility is huge. Learning to use the Cricut Explore and all of the different cutting materials may seem intimidating at first, but don’t be afraid to jump right in! You won’t regret it!

 

Looking for more Cricut Tutorials, Information, and Projects? Check out my Cricut Page!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Comments

  1. Kadie says

    December 13, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Gorgeous! ! I love this combo!

  2. Debi at Life Currents says

    December 13, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    That’s a great project, and would make a lovely gift for my niece!

  3. mary says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    I can’t wait to get my faux leather! I am going to add this to my list of things to make!

  4. Angela, Blue i Style says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I just tried out my new Cricut for the first time and haven’t experimented with the pens yet. You’re post has me so excited to start trying new things, and I may just be making some jewelry for Christmas!

  5. Evelyn Osborn says

    December 14, 2016 at 8:46 am

    This is such a cute little gift! We all love initials and this little pendant can be used in so many different ways.

  6. Molly says

    December 14, 2016 at 9:11 am

    This is gorgeous! I’ve always wanted to learn to work with leather. Thanks for sharing your tutorial. I’ve pinned, and just may have to give it a try 🙂

  7. christine says

    December 16, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    So cute. this would make a great gift!

  8. Angela says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Really beautiful! I am truly amazed at all of the things this machine can do! I am loving learning from you!

  9. Cate says

    December 16, 2016 at 10:28 pm

    This is such a great tutorial! I can’t wait to try this on my Cricut.

  10. Kim Lee says

    December 19, 2016 at 9:05 am

    This is so pretty and so perfect for gift-giving!

  11. Ellie Augustin says

    December 19, 2016 at 9:25 am

    Cute & fun little project! I have to show my daughter she wanted to make little gifts for her friends this is perfect.

  12. becky says

    January 3, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Do you have to have the cricut 2 to cut the leather?

    • Melanie says

      January 3, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      No, the first Cricut Explore Air will cut the faux leather, also.

  13. June says

    January 29, 2017 at 11:16 am

    I got cricuit explore for Christmas but haven’t used it yet. Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I’m going to try to make this for my daughter.

  14. Dee says

    June 12, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    Something I would be interested in doing, incorporating this with my Love for copper.

  15. Ande Argue says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Wow! I have used the Cricut Expression for paper and vinyl for years, but I had no idea I could cut all of these different mediums! I am looking forward to trying my hand at faux leather!!

  16. Amber says

    December 30, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    I have no problem making the circles in my design space. But when I try to move the letter in my circle to fit to size, it disappears behind it. What am I doing wrong?

    • Melanie says

      December 31, 2017 at 6:26 pm

      Select the letter. Then, on the top bar, there is a button that will allow you to arrange the letter to the front.

  17. Jessie says

    January 17, 2018 at 8:46 am

    How does the cricut know what is to be cut with the blade vs what image is to be done with the pen?

    • Melanie says

      January 17, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      On the right hand panel, you can select between “cut” “draw” or “print” icons for each element of the project.

  18. Kendra says

    February 4, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    Did you seal the pennant at all? I’m worried the gold pen will rub off on clothes and/or skin when it’s worn.

    • Melanie says

      February 4, 2018 at 10:18 pm

      I did not. I gave it to someone last year, and she wore it recently and I didn’t notice any wear. You could always try sealing it with something. I would try whatever you want to seal it with (Mod Podge, etc.) on a scrap piece of faux leather to see what it looks like before using it on the finished piece.

  19. Susan says

    April 16, 2018 at 10:45 pm

    What size was your circle?

    • Melanie says

      April 17, 2018 at 10:46 am

      A little larger than an inch.

  20. Anjila says

    May 24, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    What font did you use?

    • Melanie says

      May 24, 2019 at 8:53 pm

      I actually do not remember. I looked back in my Design Space projects, and I, unfortunately, did not save the project. I usually choose “Writing Font” and just pick something that I like.

  21. Jana says

    January 29, 2020 at 6:56 am

    I am making a family board with names, birthdates and anniversaries. I have a Cricut air but my sisters have the maker. I purchased faux leather on amazon due to limited supplies at craft stores. Have you tried cutting these and if so any suggestions? . We were going to use a sharpie w the pen adaptor for a permanent since we are writing more on the tag. Have you tried butting transfer paper on the back of the faux leather to make it stick better to the mat? I heard this was a solution.

    • Melanie says

      February 8, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Hi, your birthday board sounds like a great project. I have cut faux leather, and it does well with the machine. You can try the transfer paper trick or you can mirror the cut. When I cut felt, I place contact paper on the mat with the sticky side of the contact paper facing up. This would also work with faux leather. Happy crafting!

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