Make an EXPENSIVE Leather Bracelet from Scraps

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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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@camiloaquino4466 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us where to find metal insert?

@kboleather 4 жыл бұрын

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

@teacherlaurel4020 4 жыл бұрын

Camilo Aquino we found it at McMaster Carr on their website

@camiloaquino4466 4 жыл бұрын

@@teacherlaurel4020 Thanks for sharing.

@AndroidFerret 4 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 4 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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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 2 жыл бұрын

no offence but you sound REALLY snobby

@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 2 жыл бұрын

Ur mom has limited resources

@jaredrosa3415 2 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 :)

@cdnbikerchick8762 3 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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@deborahdanhauer8525 4 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 3 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...

@yvonnez.amadordegarcia6090 3 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 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 ...👍😉👍

@Deusmecumest 4 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.

@KiloBravo69 3 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.

@donnanolan8913 3 жыл бұрын

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

@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

@deanc6539 4 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!

@icedteacatfish 4 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 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 ... 😉👍😉

@anantharamba6832 4 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 4 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!

@OlufisayoLydiaOlanrewaju 4 жыл бұрын

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

@wolfa5151 3 жыл бұрын

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

@tylercarlson1634 3 жыл бұрын

@@wolfa5151 what? She was correct?

@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''?

@beowoofthemoviestar 3 жыл бұрын

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

@xavisoloyo 4 жыл бұрын

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

@damesydneyleatherworksprie9136 4 жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity and the elegance of this bracelet.

@jimresetarits2976 3 жыл бұрын

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

@petersiliekrause2203 3 жыл бұрын

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

@100yugiohtrader 4 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.

@jamesmacleod8388 10 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.

@heddaacevedo 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jgdevoe 4 күн бұрын

I've done a couple of these now so a nice project. I don't see it in this video but somewhere you mentioned a tool to bend the bracelet and I pick one up at Joann Fabrics. They don't do a very good job at all. First I had to open the slot so a metal piece with leather on it wouldn't fit. Next, it doesn't bend the ends with the same curve so I'd suggest doing as you did here and form freestyle with ones hands. Maybe use some small bottle like a meds bottle etc. to start it and finish by hand.

@shirleymalar2773 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lucashoover2977 4 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 :)

@whazee 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Corter 4 жыл бұрын

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

@PeteDavies728 15 күн бұрын

Amazing 👏 👏 I have got to try this, I love leather bracelets, and Ive just bought a massive bag if furniture leather offcuts, the same colour as you're using too lol. Thanks for showing us how to do this, just need to get a few tools now 👍

@antonyandrerenaissanceart977 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kenporter5022 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sandrabulluck1896 3 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!

@theartisancompany 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing how you design leather bracelets.

@bigsoggy9812 2 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

@peachstatecustoms 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Batched out some a few weeks ago using snake skin on top. To bend the bracelet use a bracelet bending tool. Super easy.

@Lorddanielrushton371 4 жыл бұрын

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

@anna-lenameijer9942 3 жыл бұрын

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

@harleywhite1728 4 жыл бұрын

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

@andreatthatsme 4 жыл бұрын

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

@nata45554 3 жыл бұрын

Очень аккуратная работа. Спасибо за мастер класс!👍

@imgboi 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Bracelet !! I would wear it !

@rubymora2801 3 жыл бұрын

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

@jssminwhyte6519 8 ай бұрын

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

@robertdikes7722 3 жыл бұрын

I find that professional sponge center emery boards work very well for rounding small corners and you can lay them flat on your work surface to do the edges.. I buy them at the Pro Beauty Supply in your town. They last a long time and they are waterproof for cleaning!

@Johnshobby 4 жыл бұрын

Very simple and cool !

@LegatusBleedings 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lawrencebaker6911 4 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

@zeeryos102 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! What is the recommended thickness (gauge) of the copper core? I don't want it to end up with a too flexible nor too rigid cuff. :)

@beckytseng3604 3 жыл бұрын

He said 1/2 inch thick in the video.

@RBourn9 3 жыл бұрын

@@beckytseng3604 No, he said half inch WIDE, not half inch thick.

@donthoms 2 жыл бұрын

@@RBourn9 I need to know the thickness too. Please!

@JimmyGelhaar 2 жыл бұрын

@@donthoms Did you ever figure this out? And where did you get your copper stock?

@jimhaley1854 2 жыл бұрын

Simple functional project. Great for a starter. Thank you

@tinastreasures1 4 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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dcampbell855 4 жыл бұрын

Great work, as always. You could also bend it around a piece of PVC pipe...

@sandrabulluck1896 3 жыл бұрын

PVC pipe???

@PaulBatchelor717 3 жыл бұрын

what specifically do I ask for regarding the flat stock metal at the hardware store? Thankyou for sharing great idea!

@guyg5702 2 жыл бұрын

Most hardware stores have hobby sheets of copper and brass. You could ask for copper flashing but that might be a bit thin.

@bradleyjohnson452 4 жыл бұрын

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

@GypsyEncounters 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Clean. Elegant. Thanks for the video

@lalabelt 10 ай бұрын

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

@donecafashion 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip. Anealing the copper tomake it softer before, can be very helpful when bending it to turn it into a bracelet. The bending prosedure will hardening it again.

@gibbyswife9218 4 жыл бұрын

MY FAVORITE STYLE! Thank you!

@liznoeggerath 2 жыл бұрын

very nice and great tutorial!! thank you!

@elewmompittseh 3 жыл бұрын

We use an oval steel bracelet mandrel, bend it around by hand, then use a soft cloth over the leather so you can tap it down into shape with a mallet ...especially on the ends

@MIKEMAKESTHINGS 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job and craftsmanship.

@00BeSher 8 ай бұрын

Anneal the copper by firing it with a small torch until it glows orange, quench it, dry it and then proceed to leather work. Upon bending you will find that annealed metal will behave in the bending process so much easier. Once bent, it hardens again.

@angelinalozada189 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Piece.

@nafizrashid5365 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing craftsmanship

@johnnym1320 3 жыл бұрын

Nice project! to make the copper easier to bend you can anneal it with a propane torch

@j.l.gillies3611 3 жыл бұрын

Great bracelet. Eurotool makes a nylon bracelet bender that is not very expensive that would make shaping easier as well as the annealing advice below.

@TheRedbeardster 4 жыл бұрын

Really nice one. Thanks for sharing.

@orlandocardenas5912 3 жыл бұрын

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@pauleysink9659 3 жыл бұрын

TOD, anneal the copper to soften it prior to sealing it in.

@angelocaragui801 3 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING. LOVE IT 👍👏🏻

@568843daw 3 жыл бұрын

Good presentation. Thank you.

@ThaiRoosters2019 6 ай бұрын

Thank you❤

@peterkohm9742 2 жыл бұрын

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

@DavidChamberlainmusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hi try annealing the copper . It will make the copper.much easier to work with. Have a great day! Ty for sharing!

@ridhwaan1199 4 жыл бұрын

This looks really sick. I would love to start with leather working it looks gorgeous and easy 😍

@CalebTWilliams 4 жыл бұрын

Corter really makes it look easier than it is sometimes. It takes years of practice to get as good as he is at eyeballing these things. That's not to say you shouldn't get started! It's a really great craft and there are a lot more possibilities than you might imagine. Wallets and bracelets of course, Corter is top of the game at these, but there's also armor and shoes and anything you can think of. Leather craft is also expensive to get into - but if you plan to sell what you make, what I recommend is using your leather proceeds to buy more materials and buy one new tool for each project.

@ridhwaan1199 4 жыл бұрын

@@CalebTWilliams thanks I really appreciate that you have taken the time to type this out this will really help me in making my decision. 👌😀

@epiccrok2063 2 жыл бұрын

This looks very nice

@michaelritter6004 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work

@juliahandcraftfinds1241 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I learned to make this.

@bbrown-ed6if 3 жыл бұрын

Looks very nice !!!

@pwman 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! Love this bracelet!

@JERSEYTOMATO Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@ruhan8788 4 жыл бұрын

Получилось очень красиво !

@alixforien8388 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very beautiful work and clear data love it

@eduardofernandez4689 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@berg6964 7 ай бұрын

Nice!!❤

@bodyhanger7137 4 жыл бұрын

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

@markharrison1160 9 ай бұрын

The copper is work hardened. You need to anneal it with a torch. The trick is to soot the cooper with a reduced flame then go to a normal flame and heat it up till the soot is gone. Then let it air cool. The cooper will be annealed and you can form it easier. Bear in mind as you work the cooper it will work harden again and become stiff again.

@GiselleTrujillo Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!!!!!!

@mikep5336 3 жыл бұрын

My local hardware/big box stores do not carry copper bars like what you show. Ebay had some but not cheap especially with shipping. I did find aluminum for bracelet blank bars from JoAnn's however.

@danielirvine7468 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool ice and clean

@Revlon10 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@mariaritta81 4 жыл бұрын

Eu adorei também quero uma... parabéns pelo trabalho

@j.m.england6828 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video, this will be a great starter bracelet for me, as i'm new at leather working, but i'm confused i see that you started your stitching on one side, but ended your stitching at one end, but at the finish it looked like you started & finished at the one end.

@pasquale78 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool idea Kelly. Also excellent executed.

@mikeelia9452 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice work, bravo!!!

@sandrachidiak3190 3 жыл бұрын

Parabéns... Trabalho perfeito.

@synju Жыл бұрын

Corter - make the Playing Card Case for 60 card decks - specifically for Magic The Gathering. If you can get a stamp for the "Magic" Logo, that'd sell like wild fire.