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Time
10 mins

Give old belts a new life! Wear them on your wrist!
Accessorize your outfit with these fun bracelets — We especially love it when they’re stacked. Super easy and quick to complete! Try to do this with thin unwanted/old belts! Have fun!

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You Will Need

1 Old Belt (Skinny) 1 Scissors 1 Permanent Marker 1 Leather Punch Studs (Optional) Eyelets
  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 1
    Step 1

    For this tutorial, you’ll need the following items:

    Old belts
    Scissors
    Marker (Not pictured)
    Leather Punch
    Studs & eyelets (Optional)

  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 2
    Step 2

    Handle the end with the buckle and wrap the belt around your wrist to get the circumference. Get creative! — We’re going with a double-wrap.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 3
    Step 3

    Mark the centre with a small cross. Remember to give it some allowance!

  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 4
    Step 4

    Leave about 3cm (or whatever desired length) and snip it off with a pair of scissors. You should now have what looks like a very short belt. Ours measured 16″ but don’t worry if yours is shorter/longer.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 5
    Step 5

    Using the cross you just drew as a guide, make a hole in the centre of the belt with a leather punch. The buckle will now fit through here instead.

  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 6
    Step 6

    You’re done!!! Feel free to embellish or decorate your new belt bracelet with studs or even eyelets!

  • How to make a leather cuff. Belt Bracelets - Step 7
    Step 7

    Finished product

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Sammi
Sammi · 6 projects
I have an old Ed Hardy belt that doesn't fit me anymore...and I'm too selfish to give it to my sister, so...I'm gonna turn it into a bracelet! Thanks!!! Happy
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GingerNinja
GingerNinja · Ely, England, GB · 12 projects
@eden a. You can get leather punches at equine stores. They are used for making holes in stirrup leathers. Happy making xx
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eden a.
eden a.
Great idea! Now to find a leather punch....
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Bridget F.
Bridget F. · Winter Haven, Florida, US · 21 projects
I love these. I bought belts for $1 each at the thrift store. Now I have a bunch of these bracelets. Thanks so much!
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Penny F.
Penny F. · North Bay, Ontario, CA · 19 projects
I have done this before! Happy It's simple and easy to do.. maybe not doubled up like this but still pretty much the same concept Happy
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Anna H.
Anna H. · Kassel, Hesse, DE · 243 projects
danielle L. Here's my version, I just didn't make it a version of this project because it was my own idea and it's with studs:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/studded-belt-bracelets
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Sweet Sasa 13-8 N.
Sweet Sasa 13-8 N. · 3 projects
I have had this idea to make it with my belt Happy
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danielle L.
danielle L. · 3 projects
Lilly v. post a version?
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Anna H.
Anna H. · Kassel, Hesse, DE · 243 projects
I did this with my old studded belts. Tongue
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Ms. Nikell
Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects
Super Cute!!!
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