Simple Leather Bracelet
Intro: Simple Leather Bracelet
Well..
I should be studying for my exams but it was sooo boring (differential equations and thermodynamics) so I decided to take a break and make something again!
And because I had some scrap leather I chose to make some simple leather bracelet.
STEP 1: Materials and Tools
The only material I used is leather which I was cutting with a knife. I also used drill for making holes. And in the end I applied a polish.
STEP 2: Design
First step is to measure your wrist. I left some space here for the fastening.
Then make some sketches with dimensions.
I had to design it carefully because I had just a small piece of leather.
You can also sketch some ornamentation :)
STEP 3: Cutting
Now just cut the basic shape out of leather and make holes for string (I used drill).
STEP 4: Decoration
If you want too, you can make some decoration. I decided for a simple knot design.
I made it by pushing a blunt knife into the leather (as I don't have propper tools for leatherworking :D)
STEP 5: Finish!
And you're almost done!
You can polish your bracelet as I did, or just add a leather string and wear it! :)
I hope you like it and I'm going back to studying :D
27 Comments
The Μεchαnιsτ 8 years ago
It looks awesome and was easy to make
watson121 9 years ago
its easy to make this thanks:)
dillon51819 9 years ago
I see you like the runes but there is an elder futhark translation to English. other than that I like the instructable,
Muhaiminah Faiz 9 years ago
The bracelet looks awesome! will make one very soon :)
Eldalote 9 years ago
Thank you! Good luck ;) don't forget to share your work!
Muhaiminah Faiz 9 years ago
It didn't turn out to be as good as yours but enjoyed making it :) I used golden paint for decoration.
Eldalote 9 years ago
That's awesome! :O I like painted leather
lj1vukoder 9 years ago
Eldalote 9 years ago
You are welcome ;) Good luck!
lj1vukoder 9 years ago
Hello! Very nice instructable! I was wondering, though, if you could maybe clarify a bit on the design part. How do you exactly emboss the design of there? Could you use a butter knife? Thanks!
Eldalote 9 years ago
Thanks for a comment!
Well, I can try at least.
If you are handy enough you can do it with a butter knife ;) I have used my old blunt knife I bought a years ago in some store in Italy.
But I would prefer using a leatherworking tools (but I haven't any).
Just sketch a little your design and then start to pushing the knife (one of my friend once did with an opposite side of a spoon :D) into the leather. And that's it!
You can also soak the leather to soften it if it is too tough.
I hope, it helped a bit. If didn't, feel free to ask again, I'll try to make a better answer :D
steampunkpotato 9 years ago
Awesome!
Eldalote 9 years ago
Thanks! :)
Darthorso 9 years ago
There's a celtic festival (Fuochi di Taranis, translated "Fires of Taranis") near my house next weekend... THIS could fit perfectly for the occasion! :D
Thank you for sharing :)
Eldalote 9 years ago
You're welcome ;) good luck! Btw if you would like more celtic look you can get inspired by my celtic knot instructable ;)
Darthorso 9 years ago
Wow! Great pattern! what a pity it's not featured :(
I'm sure that if you made it with more steps it would have been a featured one, with no doubt!
Eldalote 9 years ago
Well, thanks :) But I really don't mind it isn't featured :D But you are right! Maybe I'll make a new and bigger instructable about knot drawing. Thanks for motivation bro! ;)
Darthorso 9 years ago
No problems man! Keep up your great works, they are awesome!
PetrichorXFi 9 years ago
Looks good! I like the simplicity of the design.
Nice to see a design for men, often these will only be for women or for costplay
Eldalote 9 years ago
Thanks a lot! I personally prefer wider bracelets, but I like this one too :)