How to Make Leather Bracelets
Gather your materials., Measure and cut the leather., Knot the ends., Begin beading., Slide the second piece of leather through the bead., Continue adding beads., Finish your bracelet.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather your materials.
You can find leather supplies at most craft stores or online.
To create a beaded leather bracelet, you will need leather chord or strips, as well as beads with holes large enough to fit the leather. -
Step 2: Measure and cut the leather.
Cut 2 strands of leather cord or strips with scissors.
When crafting leather bracelets, you can estimate the length by wrapping the strand around your wrist and adding a few more inches to the overall length to compensate for a tie. , Tie the strands together at 1 end with a secure knot, leaving a bit of leather on the end for tying the bracelet around your wrist.
For the easiest beading process, tape one end to a tabletop or pin it to your pant leg. , Place a single bead onto one of the strings and slide it to the base of the knot. , The leather chord should slide in the same bead from the opposite side.
This will create a loop around the bead, securing it in place.
This process will be done for every bead added. , Continue adding beads to your bracelet by sliding a single bead up one of the strands, and then pulling the same strand through the center in the opposite direction.
Do this until your bracelet is long enough to wrap around your entire wrist. , Use a basic knot to tie off the other end of your bracelet.
Remove the tape from the opposite end, and tie the tails together around your wrist to finish off your piece of jewelry. -
Step 3: Knot the ends.
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Step 4: Begin beading.
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Step 5: Slide the second piece of leather through the bead.
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Step 6: Continue adding beads.
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Step 7: Finish your bracelet.
Detailed Guide
You can find leather supplies at most craft stores or online.
To create a beaded leather bracelet, you will need leather chord or strips, as well as beads with holes large enough to fit the leather.
Cut 2 strands of leather cord or strips with scissors.
When crafting leather bracelets, you can estimate the length by wrapping the strand around your wrist and adding a few more inches to the overall length to compensate for a tie. , Tie the strands together at 1 end with a secure knot, leaving a bit of leather on the end for tying the bracelet around your wrist.
For the easiest beading process, tape one end to a tabletop or pin it to your pant leg. , Place a single bead onto one of the strings and slide it to the base of the knot. , The leather chord should slide in the same bead from the opposite side.
This will create a loop around the bead, securing it in place.
This process will be done for every bead added. , Continue adding beads to your bracelet by sliding a single bead up one of the strands, and then pulling the same strand through the center in the opposite direction.
Do this until your bracelet is long enough to wrap around your entire wrist. , Use a basic knot to tie off the other end of your bracelet.
Remove the tape from the opposite end, and tie the tails together around your wrist to finish off your piece of jewelry.
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