Make an EXPENSIVE Leather Bracelet from Scraps

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Make an EXPENSIVE Leather Bracelet from Scraps
Last week we asked for leathercraft project recommendations and you delivered in the comments! So this week we're starting off with Kelly's suggestion - a modern, minimalist leather cuff.
Our take on the leather cuff features no closure at all. We use a solid copper core and wrap that in beautiful tumbled leather, securing the leather with a hand sewn saddle stitch. This design detail results in a very minimal and low profile design that fits many different fashion styles - and they fit many different wrist sizes as well with their squeeze-to-fit design. These Leather Bracelets are seen at many high end designer stores for lots of money, but you can make your own with scraps from your workshop!

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  • @Corter
    @Corter3 жыл бұрын

    Congrats Kelly! Shoot us an email and we'll get you your card wallet - hope you like our cuff design!

  • @camiloaquino4466

    @camiloaquino4466

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell us where to find metal insert?

  • @kboleather

    @kboleather

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@camiloaquino4466 the answer is found at the 1:03 mark.

  • @teacherlaurel4020

    @teacherlaurel4020

    3 жыл бұрын

    Camilo Aquino we found it at McMaster Carr on their website

  • @camiloaquino4466

    @camiloaquino4466

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@teacherlaurel4020 Thanks for sharing.

  • @AndroidFerret

    @AndroidFerret

    3 жыл бұрын

    I make something like that myself ..but with exotic leather .. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING what you made there ..I will definitely make one myself and use the same material like you. ..

  • @agnesrambling
    @agnesrambling3 жыл бұрын

    For those who doesn’t want to waste their thread, you can measure on the actually length and times 4 of the measured length. Useful for those who have limited resources.

  • @Cssfiend

    @Cssfiend

    3 жыл бұрын

    depends on the thickness of the work, 5 or 6 is safer

  • @chrisanderson6566

    @chrisanderson6566

    3 жыл бұрын

    I checked the cost of my thread. It costs me $0.01 per yard of thread. But it's a good thing to know

  • @thomashorton8302

    @thomashorton8302

    2 жыл бұрын

    no offence but you sound REALLY snobby

  • @guyg5702

    @guyg5702

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thomashorton8302 Unless one is using real gold, or some other exotic thread, any leather worker concerned about the cost of thread is in the wrong business / hobby. It is literally the cheapest component of any project.

  • @sethforbis1114

    @sethforbis1114

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ur mom has limited resources

  • @jaredrosa3415
    @jaredrosa34152 жыл бұрын

    With your videos I'm getting closer to being a real life version of my ffxiv character. I already picked up goldsmithing and weaving, and now I can add leatherworking to that list :)

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer85253 жыл бұрын

    That is really beautiful, but if I used copper, I would cut holes in the leather so the copper would show. If I wanted a solid leather bracelet, I would use a less expensive metal as a blank. Loved the room at both ends to allow for movement and the sandpaper trick.

  • @michaelpcooksey5096
    @michaelpcooksey50963 жыл бұрын

    OK, I tried your idea and liked the experimentation. Hardware stores here do not have copper so used salvaged copper pipe, flattened it and ground edges till it separated into two pieces... one sort of a hammered shiny the other a sort of black residue. Anyway, it worked. Did one at 7" the other at your suggested 5 1/2" long. Also tried doing lacing on one. Can send you a snap shot if you'd like to see them. Fun...

  • @cdnbikerchick8762
    @cdnbikerchick87623 жыл бұрын

    As others have said, annealing your copper will make it easier to form, which you can do with a leather mallet. It also helps to fully form both of your curved ends first, and then move to forming around the top of the wrist. The ends won't be as work hardened that way and will be easier to manipulate. Nice work!

  • @andreaviverito4638
    @andreaviverito46383 жыл бұрын

    What a super example of "less is more". I love the simplicity of this bracelet. Thanks.

  • @yvonnez.amadordegarcia6090
    @yvonnez.amadordegarcia60903 жыл бұрын

    I’m Yvonne, I followed your video, I learning from you, a lot of your tutorials, I’m still learning, how to work leather. 👍🏻

  • @nata45554

    @nata45554

    3 жыл бұрын

    Working with genuine leather is a pleasure! I myself make unusual leather jewelry. I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ...👍😉👍

  • @andreatthatsme
    @andreatthatsme3 жыл бұрын

    Woo hoo 🙌 Good Eric. 💘 love this. Thank you Kelly for the suggestion.

  • @shirleymalar2773
    @shirleymalar27733 жыл бұрын

    Good project! As always, your teaching skills are perfection!

  • @theartisancompany
    @theartisancompany2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing how you design leather bracelets.

  • @anantharamba6832
    @anantharamba68323 жыл бұрын

    Firstly thanks again for this amazing tutorial, with ideas to innovate . So pleasant to know that you have stitching irons that speak to you! "They are not going to like it if you hit the copper strip". Wonderful to watch how the tools become an extension of the hand, and the hand at the end of the man! Everything really cool.

  • @devinchong442
    @devinchong4423 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you made this video! I was planning on making a watch band with this type of copper core design, and I was planning on glueing the copper in... I learned a lot!

  • @gibbyswife9218
    @gibbyswife92183 жыл бұрын

    MY FAVORITE STYLE! Thank you!

  • @KiloBravo69
    @KiloBravo693 жыл бұрын

    This is truly a beautiful bracelet! Just a tip, if you anneal the copper first it is much easier to form it when you finish the bracelet.

  • @heddita1
    @heddita13 жыл бұрын

    I simply love this idea...already have the materials...just need the time ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jimresetarits2976
    @jimresetarits29763 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your professional presentation. A special yet simple gift.

  • @Lorddanielrushton371
    @Lorddanielrushton3713 жыл бұрын

    God bless you. Great cuff design. My have to add that to my mile long list of projects. Lol. 🙃

  • @donnanolan8913
    @donnanolan89133 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are explained so well and nicely paced. Could you do a journal cover?

  • @benjaminzoo

    @benjaminzoo

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial .. thanks for posting.. Could you possibly show the stitching method.. so I can get it the same on both sides!! I’m probably being really stupid!! Kindest Regards from the UK

  • @jamesmacleod8388
    @jamesmacleod83888 ай бұрын

    A little while ago I tried to make something by braiding copper wire together. It was fairly stiff, but had sharp edges so didn't think it would be good as a bracelet. However it could be good as a core for something like this, and I have a lot more copper wire around than I do copper sheet, and it might make an cool design if I press the leather more into it too.

  • @kenporter5022
    @kenporter50222 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been making them for friends since I saw the video! What a great idea! Thanks so much!

  • @rubymora2801
    @rubymora28013 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Been making leather bracelets for a while but never knew to do the wax on the edges. Great tip.

  • @muleathergoods9116
    @muleathergoods91163 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. I will have to try one of this.. beautifully made. Congratulations.

  • @damesydneyleatherworksprie9136
    @damesydneyleatherworksprie91363 жыл бұрын

    I love the simplicity and the elegance of this bracelet.

  • @sandrabulluck1896
    @sandrabulluck18963 жыл бұрын

    I’m also new to leather creations! Thank you for this amazing tutorial! I have a cuticle trimmer, that looks like your beveler. I’ve seen someone else use theirs, seemed to do the trick! FYI, your nails are wonderfully manicured!

  • @lucashoover2977
    @lucashoover29773 жыл бұрын

    hey so i was cracking wallnuts open with one of my freinds and i had the idea of taning leather with the like juise from the walnuts so i think u should definetly try that :)

  • @pwman
    @pwman3 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Love this bracelet!

  • @xavisoloyo
    @xavisoloyo3 жыл бұрын

    Que preciosa pulcera, tienes el "toque" felicidades por tu trabajo, saludos desde México.

  • @Deusmecumest
    @Deusmecumest3 жыл бұрын

    You sir are a true artisan. Not just from this video but from the wonderful wallet and set of belts I got at your online store. I wish you had this for sale then. I highly recommend to anyone watching.

  • @jimhaley1854
    @jimhaley1854 Жыл бұрын

    Simple functional project. Great for a starter. Thank you

  • @ThaiRoosters2019
    @ThaiRoosters20193 ай бұрын

    Thank you❤

  • @petersiliekrause2203
    @petersiliekrause22033 жыл бұрын

    I never wear bracelets. But this is so beautiful. I want one, I want to make one. Thanks for this video.

  • @GypsyEncounters
    @GypsyEncounters3 жыл бұрын

    Nice. Clean. Elegant. Thanks for the video

  • @icedteacatfish
    @icedteacatfish3 жыл бұрын

    Love the cinematography on these. Been meaning to try my hand at leather working for a while now, thanks to you i reckon I’m gonna get myself some tools from weaver for my birthday.

  • @nata45554

    @nata45554

    3 жыл бұрын

    Working with genuine leather is a pleasure! I myself make unusual leather jewelry. I assure you that it will give you great pleasure ...I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ... 😉👍😉

  • @pasquale78
    @pasquale783 жыл бұрын

    Very cool idea Kelly. Also excellent executed.

  • @jssminwhyte6519
    @jssminwhyte65196 ай бұрын

    That’s such a neat bracelet. Thanks for the tutorial

  • @robertbutler4393
    @robertbutler43933 жыл бұрын

    Love this project. Thanks!

  • @bodyhanger7137
    @bodyhanger71373 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and easy to make. I’m gonna tool mine with a scrolling design. Thanks...👍👍

  • @TheRedbeardster
    @TheRedbeardster3 жыл бұрын

    Really nice one. Thanks for sharing.

  • @oakridgereview1359
    @oakridgereview13593 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Awesome work!

  • @antonyandrerenaissancearti977
    @antonyandrerenaissancearti9772 жыл бұрын

    Upholstery thread by cord and button works well when sewing...and super strong. Heavy duty upholstery thread is economical and super strong.

  • @umudicco
    @umudicco3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea! Nice job. Thank you!

  • @OlufisayoLydiaOlanrewaju
    @OlufisayoLydiaOlanrewaju3 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done! I'll make a matching pair for my husband and I!

  • @wolfa5151

    @wolfa5151

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not for “ my husband and I “ for my husband and me, know your English grammar!

  • @tylercarlson1634

    @tylercarlson1634

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wolfa5151 what? She was correct?

  • @christianhristov6231

    @christianhristov6231

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@tylercarlson1634 She wasn't. Simple explanation: You say ''I am preparing dinner for my husband and I''. If you don't have a husband, would you say ''I am preparing dinner for I''?

  • @deanc6539
    @deanc65393 жыл бұрын

    I made a bracelet form out of some 2x4 and you can tap the ends flat against that (or any roundish jar, or whatever) with a rawhide or plastic mallet. A piece of leather over the end should prevent any marks on the finished piece. Great little project!

  • @angelocaragui801
    @angelocaragui8013 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING. LOVE IT 👍👏🏻

  • @JERSEYTOMATO
    @JERSEYTOMATO10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @1Glitterado
    @1Glitterado3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work here! The whole video was so well done!!👍🏻

  • @DerbyCityNaturals
    @DerbyCityNaturals3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful piece and a nice build.

  • @lawrencebaker6911
    @lawrencebaker69113 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial!!! I think I wanna try using 2 pieces of stock spaced far enough apart that I can do some tooling or spots, spikes, letter stamps, etc in the center... Very inspiring... Thanks for the instruction... Sláinte

  • @anna-lenameijer9942
    @anna-lenameijer99422 жыл бұрын

    Very instructoral step-by-step video: easy to follow.

  • @danielirvine7468
    @danielirvine74683 жыл бұрын

    Very cool ice and clean

  • @mariaritta81
    @mariaritta813 жыл бұрын

    Eu adorei também quero uma... parabéns pelo trabalho

  • @juliahandcraftfinds1241
    @juliahandcraftfinds12413 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I learned to make this.

  • @charlescollins8649
    @charlescollins86493 жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @blackpaw369
    @blackpaw3693 жыл бұрын

    Lug nuts... nice :) Cool project!

  • @bradleyjohnson452
    @bradleyjohnson4523 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as usual. I always feel like I am in a 1 on 1 lesson.

  • @FatManLeather
    @FatManLeather3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool little project, one more thing to use those scraps for.

  • @imgboi
    @imgboi3 жыл бұрын

    Nice Bracelet !! I would wear it !

  • @whazee
    @whazee3 жыл бұрын

    There's a cool brogueing punch I've seen that would look pretty cool on this design. 😊 Thanks man.

  • @Corter

    @Corter

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of that as well, it'd be super cool to have the copper or brass how through!

  • @lalabelt
    @lalabelt8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the idea! I want to try to make a leather buckle by also covering it with leather

  • @Johnshobby
    @Johnshobby3 жыл бұрын

    Very simple and cool !

  • @patriciacalvinho4629
    @patriciacalvinho46293 жыл бұрын

    Just loved it!!

  • @alixforien8388
    @alixforien83883 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very beautiful work and clear data love it

  • @nata45554
    @nata455543 жыл бұрын

    Очень аккуратная работа. Спасибо за мастер класс!👍

  • @sprung5062
    @sprung50623 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel and the content, keep it coming! :)

  • @MIKEMAKESTHINGS
    @MIKEMAKESTHINGS2 жыл бұрын

    Nice job and craftsmanship.

  • @johnnguyen7171
    @johnnguyen71713 жыл бұрын

    That’s very cool, and another great video from you.

  • @sandrachidiak3190
    @sandrachidiak31903 жыл бұрын

    Parabéns... Trabalho perfeito.

  • @beowoofthemoviestar
    @beowoofthemoviestar3 жыл бұрын

    Cool idea. Just have to find the copper in a use-able thickness. Thanks for the teaching.

  • @angelinalozada189
    @angelinalozada1893 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Piece.

  • @rishabhshukla5354
    @rishabhshukla53543 жыл бұрын

    I was running out of ideas, this is great 👌👌

  • @peterkohm9742
    @peterkohm97422 жыл бұрын

    You have inspired me to give it a go . Thank you

  • @IrisHijne
    @IrisHijne3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome project, awesome video! At around the 7:30 mark, it reminded me of a band-aid xD

  • @liznoeggerath
    @liznoeggerath Жыл бұрын

    very nice and great tutorial!! thank you!

  • @e.sulaksono.r-e.s.r8197
    @e.sulaksono.r-e.s.r81973 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for clear explaination 👍

  • @rcjrocks2109
    @rcjrocks21093 жыл бұрын

    I love this!! Thank you!

  • @LegatusBleedings
    @LegatusBleedings3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome, you guys should try a cigar case. I that would look really good.

  • @nafizrashid5365
    @nafizrashid53653 жыл бұрын

    Amazing craftsmanship

  • @mikeelia9452
    @mikeelia94523 жыл бұрын

    Very nice work, bravo!!!

  • @harleywhite1728
    @harleywhite17283 жыл бұрын

    That looks amazing. Have you ever considered making tool belt pouches and accessories?

  • @shirleyjohnson516
    @shirleyjohnson516 Жыл бұрын

    awesome, I love it.

  • @bobrobinson4557
    @bobrobinson45572 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great vid and project idea.

  • @scamartist26
    @scamartist263 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, you are stepping it up man. A total pro, thanks for sharing.

  • @568843daw
    @568843daw2 жыл бұрын

    Good presentation. Thank you.

  • @bbrown-ed6if
    @bbrown-ed6if3 жыл бұрын

    Looks very nice !!!

  • @marytabler644
    @marytabler6443 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I really like leather headbands. Hard to find them though.

  • @alvarot6058
    @alvarot60583 жыл бұрын

    is really nice.I like it.Great job!

  • @nicolejackson1781
    @nicolejackson17813 жыл бұрын

    I love the simple look to it! What about making one with braided leather?

  • @freezinweasle1
    @freezinweasle13 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! Thank you!

  • @GiselleTrujillo
    @GiselleTrujillo Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!!!!!!!

  • @scarlethenderson6510
    @scarlethenderson65103 жыл бұрын

    Love this video thank you

  • @bigsoggy9812
    @bigsoggy98122 жыл бұрын

    I love these tutorials makes me wish could stil do it I lost the use of my left arm due to astroke beenbtryin to devise a way to use my tools 1 handed using a tool holder jig I always found making leather good. Vier stress releasing

  • @100yugiohtrader
    @100yugiohtrader3 жыл бұрын

    Here's a recommendation, how about trying to make a picture frame using leather? Maybe use a wood structure and wrap the leather around it? With a sewn seam running around the outside portion of the frame? That would be a cool idea. Great work.

  • @shannonstarks8435
    @shannonstarks84353 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bracelet design! Do you have a tutorial on the stitching technique that you used?

  • @yubidubi
    @yubidubi3 жыл бұрын

    This is the most incredible awesome tutorial!! All the camera shots are absolutely perfect. I do not understand the down arrows.

  • @ColleenTempleart
    @ColleenTempleart3 жыл бұрын

    I’m looking for ways to make hypoallergenic jewelry, looking forward to trying this! Thanks!

  • @tinastreasures1
    @tinastreasures13 жыл бұрын

    This is a great tutorial! Totally new to leather work...I’m slowly acquiring supplies and I think this would be a great project to start with. I’d love one with the hair in one side. Would the process be the same for the trimming and sewing? Thanks for sharing your skills!!!

  • @nata45554

    @nata45554

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ...

  • @lauraborngreen
    @lauraborngreen3 жыл бұрын

    I Loved your video! Thank you🤩

  • @ruhan8788
    @ruhan87883 жыл бұрын

    Получилось очень красиво !

  • @michaelritter6004
    @michaelritter60042 жыл бұрын

    Nice work