Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since
this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.
This project is takes place in two major parts: creating the leather cord and button bracelet, and then the beading around the bracelet. If you wanted to, you could always have a simple leather bracelet and skip the beading.
- To make this project, please watch the video: DIY Jewelry: How to Make a Leather Cord and Seed Bead Bracelet. This video will walk you through the process from start to finish including mentioning how long to cut your cord and your beading thread. Enjoy!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- CHY-1503 - Leather Cord, Round 1.5mm, Chocolate, by Leather Cord USA (1 yard)
Project uses 18 inches. You will need 1 package(s).
- PNT-0111 - Pewter Button, Monstera Leaf 16x14mm, 1 Button, Antiqued Gold, By TierraCast
Project uses 1 piece(s). You will need 1 package(s).
- XCR-8947 - Wildfire Thermal Bonded Beading Thread, 20 Yard Spool, Black (.006 Inch Thick)
Project uses 44 inches. You will need 1 package(s).
- JSH-0415 - Toho Seed Beads, Round 8/0 Semi Glazed, Rainbow Clover (8 Gram Tube)
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).
- JSK-0277 - Toho Round Seed Beads 11/0 #PF557 'Galvanized Starlight' 8g
Project uses 1 tube. You will need 1 package(s).
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
- XTL-5450 - Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire (1 Piece)
- XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors
- XTL-3027 - Crafter's Collection Beading Needle Assorted Variety Pack - Sizes 10, 11 & 12 - 10 Pack