Making an original crinkled leather bracelet is very simple. It doesn't require any special skills or tools. You will need a small piece of soft leather. This is very important—the leather must be soft and thin. You can use
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Making an original crinkled leather bracelet is very simple. It doesn't require any special skills or tools.
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You will need a small piece of soft leather. This is very important—the leather must be soft and thin. You can use any scraps. You will also need Moment glue and hardware. You will also need a small piece of glass or clear plastic.
To start, make a pattern for the bracelet. Measure your wrist circumference and add ease. This will determine how snugly the bracelet will fit on your wrist. Also decide on the width of the bracelet. Cut the pattern out of paper. Cut a piece of leather that matches the length of your pattern and is about twice as wide. Place your pattern under the glass. You will use it as a guide to shape the bracelet. Coat the wrong side of the leather thoroughly with glue.
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Don't skimp on the glue. Spread it evenly across the surface of the leather. Now turn the leather glue-side down and place it onto the glass. Using your fingers and an awl, begin forming random folds in the leather. With the glue applied, the leather is quite soft and pliable. Your goal is to fit all the leather precisely within the pattern.
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Let the bracelet dry thoroughly. It will take several hours to dry, so check on the bracelet periodically to make sure it keeps its shape, adjusting it as needed. Remove the bracelet from the glass.
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You will need a bracelet clasp, such as the one in the photo. Cut two small pieces of leather to the width of the clasp and two centimeters long. Sew the clasp to them.
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Apply glue to the back of the bracelet and glue the leather pieces with the clasp to it. Cut a piece from thicker leather exactly according to the pattern. If the leather is very thick, punch stitching holes.
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If you want to decorate the bracelet with beads, take a second needle and sew buttons randomly between the folds. Glue and stitch the top of the bracelet to the backing. This won't be particularly easy; it's best to use pliers. Stitch carefully and slowly. It is best to work a little at a time: apply glue along a couple of centimeters, tuck in the crinkled leather with an awl so the raw edges don't show, and stitch. Continue this way all the way to the end.
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