I know, I know… it has been a while since my last project over here. I promise to be better about that in the new year. Maybe not every week, but as often as I can. These projects are my favorite part of this blog, but I’d been in a pretty big creative rut and all of my supplies have been packed away for months since my move. That ends now!
I was inspired to make these leather bracelets during a trip to the craft store. I found these amazing clasps {at New York Bead Center} and knew I needed to make some pretty leather wrap bracelets with them. This is the sort of cuff that goes with everything. Easy and simple. They make a great gift, too.
Materials: 10mm Flat Leather Cord // E6000 Glue // Sharp Scissors // 10mm Brass Clasp*
*The clasps were a bit tricky to track down online. Etsy had some options that would work here. I also liked this and this, but neither are identical to the ones I used. If you live in New York, go to NY Bead Center (on 36th + 6th Ave)
Measure your leather by wrapping it twice around your wrist. Wrap it tightly… the clasp will make it longer and you’ll get a perfect fit.
Using a kebab stick, squeeze out a bit of glue.
Use the stick to fill the end of the clasp with glue.
Insert the cord into the clasp. Push firmly.
Repeat on the other side and allow to dry!
Voila… all done!
The bracelet looks amazing. I love the clasp, it’s so chic.
I’ll definitely look for clasps like this one on my next trip to the craft store. 🙂
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
Wow! I love it! I am not at all good at DYI stuff but I might actually try this!
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love this! you could sell this it looks great! xo jillian – cornflake dreams
I really like how simple the directions are for this but make such a chic piece!! http://www.fashionablyspeakn.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html
Love it! Can you write a post on how you keep your craft/ jewelry supplies organized in a small apartment? I’m constantly struggling with keeping things tidy but knowing where they are.
so pretty, grace! always love a great leather cuff.
alyson
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Ahhh I’ve missed your DIYs! This is great, so easy and so wearable too. Love that clasp, wish I were closer to be able to source such rad supplies!
xo ~ Lia | Smart n Snazzy
Love the clasp!!! here is another idea using some velcro: http://lilasirena.blogspot.mx/2013/04/diy-double-leather-bracelet.html
Love from MX!
What a great, simple diy! I love the look of this…looks like I found my next project! 🙂
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easy and simple is right! love this DIY!
I created a list of 101 things to do in 1,001 days instead of a list of new year’s resolutions. One of them? To invest in a fabulous accessory collection and start making accessories a daily part of my wardrobe. This bracelet will definitely be one of my first additions, but what other pointers do you have for building an accessory collection as a girl on a budget?
Super cute, and looks easy enough that I could actually make this!
Kristina does the Internets
So cute!
Champagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget
Oooh I love this one! It’d be fun with metallic leather or maybe something hot pink! 🙂
xx Lexi, Glitter, Inc.
Cute skull bangle, you have the perfect arm party going on, not too much and they all seem to go with one another 😉
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Awesome! Love it! You should slap an S&S logo on it 🙂 Seriously, though, I think I’m gonna have to make this.
gorgeous and so easy! love it!
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Hi Grace- who is the skinny bangle by? The one above the Vita Fede?
tx!
bing bang!
Thanks! I’m in NYC too so this is a great find. Looking forward to following your blog!
Not done a leather DIY tutorial for my blog yet but definitely inspired now 🙂
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