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	Concho

  

See the Found Chapter for more instructions, hints, tips, and ideas.

Conchos are metal objects usually available in leather or general craft stores for use with bolo slides or decorating clothing. They are generally in the shape of some southwestern or geometric object. They usually have two slots in them. You can put a piece of leather lacing through the holes and add some pretty beads or feathers. If the concho is small, consider mounting it on a background. Otherwise, attach a PVC ring to it. If you are want, you can use wire through the two slots to secure the ring tightly. Wrap the wire in a figure "8" pattern around the PVC ring and the post between the two slots.

• Fold the leather lacing in half and thread each end through one of the slots from the front. Leave a small loop of leather in the front of the concho.
• Slide a PVC ring onto the ends of the lacing.
• Thread the lacing back through the slot in the concho and down through the loop. Pull the leather tight.
• Add beads as desired.
• Tie an overhand knot, or a figure 8 knot to hold the beads on.
• Trim the lacing to the desired length.

To add a leather background, you can use hot glue.