Leather 101

the blog post on how to make wrapped leather bracelets.

Leather continues to be a powerhouse material in jewelry fashions --especially bracelet design! Learn about various types of leather (from straps to cord to finished cuffs), and find tutorials and projects to make your own leather bracelets, handmade leather jewelry, and crafts. You can also shop our leather cord, leather straps, & leather bracelet blanks.

Working with Strips of Leather
Working with Leather Cuffs & Wraps
Working with Leather Cord

Leather Strips (a.k.a. Leather Straps)

Leather straps offer you lengths of leather that are already dyed a variety of colors, and already cut to a certain width. They work great for leather riveting and for making custom bracelet cuffs and wraps. They make great hat bands, too. Check out our projects below!

Types of 1/2" Wide Leather Strips:
	10-Inch Strips are made in the USA by TierraCast. They offer a soft, supple texture. The short length works well for making cuff bracelets.
	1-Meter Strips are imported. They offer a stiffer surface (that works better with some embellishments), and a longer length that works for wrapped bracelets, hat bands, and other projects that require more length.

How to Set Snaps
on Leather

Graphic Tutorial

How to Set Rivets
on Leather

Tutorial & Videos

2 Finishing Methods for Leather Straps

Blog Tutorial

Bracelet Cuffs & Bracelet Wraps

Leather bracelets with snaps already in place allow you to focus on your custom embellishments without having to mess with the logistics of adding a clasp! Our selection of cuffs also offers a broader selection of widths than the leather strips.

The Easiest Braided
Leather Cuff Ever

Blog Post

How to Make an Etched
Metal & Leather Cuff

Blog Post

a tutorial on adding etched metal to leather cuffs.

Gemstone and Leather
Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Blog Post

a tutorial on adding gemstone beads to leather cuffs.

Sewing Focals Onto Leather Wrap Bracelets

Blog Post

a tutorial on sewing onto leather bracelets.

Riveting with TierraCast
Leather Findings

Blog Post

a tutorial on riveting leather bracelets.

Leather Cord

There are many types of leather cord to choose from, in a wide variety of colors. Use the following list to help you decide which types will work best for your craft and jewelry projects. Then, check out the techniques, tutorials, and projects below!

	Greek Leather is superior-quality round cord. Strong & supple. 1.5mm & 2mm widths work for Chan Luu style wrapped bracelets. 3mm width also available.
	Deer Hide is extremely soft and supple in 2mm and 3mm widths. It holds knots well and looks great in wrapped bracelets! Flat like suede lace. Made in USA.
	Suede Lace comes in 3mm wide genuine suede, colored with lead-free vegetable dyes.
	"Goat-Skin" Cord is economy leather thong. 0.5mm width works great for braiding and wrapping. 1mm and 2mm widths work for stringing large-hole beads and pendants.
	Leather Bolo Cord consists of 4 strands of leather braided together into a 4.5-5mm wide round cord. Great for bold necklaces and chokers, and men's braided leather bracelets, as well as traditional bolo tie cord.