Leather Scrap Wrap Bracelet

Inspired by the bracelets worn by Johnny Depp in "Pirates of the Caribbean".

Posted by Lisa H.

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A simple unisex bracelet made up of pieces of scrap leather, bead strands, chain, and cording, that wraps around the wrist numerous times to create a thick, wrapped bracelet.

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You Will Need (13 things)

  • Leather Scraps
  • Large Jump Ring(s)
  • Bead(s)
  • Leather Cord
  • Chain
  • Bead(s)
  • Wax Cotton Cord
  • Beading Wire
  • Jewelry Pliers
  • Fabric Glue
  • Scissors /Craft Knife
  • Craft Wire
  • Crimp Beads

Steps (6 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Collect all supplies needed for this project in order to begin creating the individual sections of the bracelet.

  2. 2

    Start by cutting your leather scraps into strips approximately 1/3" - 1" wide and about 8" - 9" long, tapering the ends to a tip that is about 1/4" wide. See image. Creating a tip at the ends of each strip of leather will allow the metal beads to fit over the leather.

  3. 3

    Fold the end over at about 1" away from the end of the strip and glue it in place, leaving a loop at the end for the jump ring to fit through. Either slip a metal bead over the end or use wire to wrap the end. See image. Repeat for the remaining 5 ends of your leather strips.

  4. 4

    Now it's time to prepare the other sections of the bracelet.

    Place a crimp bead at the end of your beading wire and crimp in place, again leaving a loop with enough room for your jump ring to fit through the end. Add your choice of beads; I like wood, stone, or bone for more masculine bracelets and pearls or crystal for more feminine ones. The section of beads should only be about 2" - 3" long. Crimp a crimp bead at the other end of the wire to create a connection for your jump ring and to secure the beads in place. See image.

    Use the craft wire and fabric glue to create a loop at the end of your leather cord and repeat on the other end. See image. This strip should be approximately 5" - 6" in length.

    Select a chain that goes with the desired look of the bracelet and cut a piece of chain about 5" long.

    The bracelet will tie together using two pieces of cotton cording. Cut 2 strips of cord about 5" long. Fold the end over and use the craft wire and fabric glue to create a loop at the only one end of each piece. As always, make sure the loop is big enough for your jump rings to fit through. See image.

  5. 5

    Using jump rings, connect all of the pieces together in this order:
    1. cotton cord
    2. wide leather strip
    3. bead strand
    4. leather cord
    5. medium leather strip
    6. chain
    7. thin leather strip
    8. cotton cord

  6. 6

    Here's how to wrap the bracelet comfortably around your wrist.

    - Hold the cotton cord end of the thicker side of the bracelet with the thumb of the hand that will be wearing the bracelet (usually the right).
    - Place a marker or thick pen against your wrist - this sounds weird, but it will keep you from wrapping the bracelet too tightly around your wrist.
    - Now begin to tightly wrap the bracelet around your wrist, again starting with the thicker end of the bracelet.
    - Tie the bracelet in place, tuck ends under bracelet, and remove the marker/pen.

    This will most likely take a couple tries to get just right, but when you do, you're going to love it!