DIY Designs » Leather Wrap Around Bracelets
Turn your blanks into pendants!
There is a way to turn your stamped blanks into pendants. Kate covers the proper way to open and close jump rings so they are secure. Stop marring your ring and opening it the wrong way. Kate will show you the jump ring ballet.
Leather Wrap Around Bracelets
With all of our great Leather options these are fun bracelets you can make for every occasion! Add a personalized charm, clasp, and tie a couple overhand knots and you are finished. Let's make one now!
We used about 2 1/2 ft of Leather to make the bracelet wrap 4 times.
Tools And Materials
Tools
- Beginning Stamping Checklist
- Beaducation Block Lowercase Letter Stamp Set 3/32" (2.4mm)
- Basic Flower Face Design Stamp 3/32" (2.4mm)
- Love Birds 5mm Design Stamp- Beaducation Original
- Chasing Hammer - Create a soft texture on the edge of your blank by using the technique shown in our Chasing Hammer Product Video.
- Xuron Tapered Flush Cutter - Trim off ends of Leather if its too long.
- Hypo Cement - When making your knots add a drop of Hypo Cement on the inside of the knot before you pull it closed. You can use your Chain Nose Pliers if you can't get a good grip.
Materials
- Leather Cord, Round 1.5mm, Red 32.8 ft
- Leather Cord, Round 1.5mm, Metallic Copper 32.8 ft
- Sterling Silver Swivel Hook Clasp - Tie one end of your leather to your clasp. On the other end of your leather, tie a knot with a big loop to link your clasp.
- Sterling Silver 5mm I.D. 16 Gauge Jump Rings, pack of 50
- Silver Filled Crazy Heart, 24g
- Silver Filled Small "Tiffany Style" Heart, 24g
Techniques Used
DES185