Use quality Round Nose Pliers to form loops and curves

or leave it plain

with the thin walls and large holes allowing for multiple thread passes through each bead

The ideal guide for knifemakers

Natural Veg Tan Cowhide Tooling Leather Single Shoulder 3 to 4 oz. (1.2 to 1.6 mm) crafting Use quality Round Nose PliersNatural Veg Tan Cowhide Tooling Leather Single Shoulder 3 to 4 oz. (1. 2 to 1. 6 mm) Average size 6 7 sqft Highest quality genuine vegetable tanned tooling leather, perfect for stamping, carving, dyeing etc. Single shoulders Hides may have some branding and minor imperfections Pictures are an example. hides will not be identical in shape or size