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Have some left over leather from our previous project? Make a bracelet!
I was really inspired how cut leather can feel so raw yet finished. It’s very laid-back and easy. This bracelet is a perfect addition to your arm party.

Posted by Jegs S. from Guiguinto, Central Luzon, Philippines • Published See Jegs S.'s 8 projects »
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  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 1
    Step 1

    Here are the material you'll need, faux leather, a name tag, a strand of cord, cutter, scissor, needle and thread, clear nail polish and a pen.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut a narrow piece of leather. Mine was 0.5in by 5in. Also, cut two strands of wax cord about 10in long.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 3
    Step 3

    Slit both ends of the leather strip. Make sure that the slits are not that big and not that near from the end of the leather strip. See the red dot on the picture.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 4
    Step 4

    Sew on the name plate or any charm you want to put on the bracelet. Do whatever you want!

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 5
    Step 5

    Insert the wax cords through both ends of the leather strip.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 6
    Step 6

    Knot the wax cords at both ends of the leather strip.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 7
    Step 7

    Knot the ends of both cords and apply on a thin layer of transparent nail polish on both tips of the knotted ends.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Handcrafted Bracelet - Step 8
    Step 8

    Now wasn’t that easy? It’s very simple and it’s a bracelet that you can wildly embellish. Have fun with it and be creative! I hope you get inspired!

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