Up Cycled Belt Leather Cuff Bracelet with Vintage Tin 'Paris' Accent

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  Step 1

  Find a nice used leather belt in good condition with no cracks or damage. Assemble supplies. Measure and cut a piece from the belt that is your wrist measurement PLUS 2 INCHES. If you want it to be loose add and additional 1/2 in or more to your taste. One inch on either end needs to over lap for the snap closure.

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  Step 2

  Mark two spots on either end of the belt at least 1/2 inch in from the end and centered on the leather. Use leather punch to create an hole. Following manufacturers directions add a snap closure to either end of the belt.
  Use a coordinating permanent marker to tint the cut edges of the leather as needed.

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  Step 3

  Cut a shape from a tin container capturing the design you like best.
  sand the edges smooth.

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  Step 4

  Hole punch two small holes on either side of the tin piece.
  Use the tin as a guide by placing it on the cuff in your desired position. Mark the leather through the holes in the tin and punch the leather in these locations.
  Add a thin layer of adhesive glue to the surface of the tin and apply it to the leather being careful to match up the holes.

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  Step 5

  Clamp tin in place to dry.
  Once set, use a thin gauge [22 or 24G work great] wire to 'sew' the tin to the leather on each side.
  Twist the wire together to secure and tap flat with a hammer.
  Cut a small piece of cloth or leather and use it with adhesive to cover the twisted wire and protect the wrist of the wearer.

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  Step 6

  Proudly show your boho chic style and Parisian flair!

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