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Let Go Leather Wrapped Stamped Metal Bracelet

Create your own stamped message for this simple leather wrapped bracelet.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/let-go-leather-wrapped-stamped-metal-bracelet-2 • Posted by Karen R.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium believe 20and 20let 20go 20pic

Description

Instructions

  1. Small metal pendant believe

    When stamping, I sometimes like to mix fonts sizes and styles, which I did on these pendants. I think it adds interest and can highlight special words or meanings. If you are nervous about trying out metal stamping, take a look at my post "Metal Stamping Tips + Tricks". I put together a bunch of how-to photos and alignment tips that walk you through getting started and hopefully boost your confidence to try out metal stamping.

  2. Small stamped metal believe wire

    1. First, cut a piece of leather 3" long. Put 1/2" of the leather through the hole in the pendant, fold it back and then wrap the wire around both pieces of leather. Cut another piece of leather 28-1/2" long and repeat for the other side.

  3. Small stamped metal believe jump ring

    2. Add a jump ring into the left leather loop and attach the round pendant.

  4. Small stamped metal believe hook

    3. Add a dab of E6000 to the shorter end of leather and slide the hook end of the clasp onto the leather end. Carefully pinch it closed around the leather.

  5. Small stamped metal believe chain

    4. Try on the bracelet by wrapping the leather around your wrist 5 times. Keep in mind the leather will stretch over time, so go for a tight fit. Add a dab of E6000 to the longer end of the leather, then attach the loop end of the clasp. Carefully pinch it closed around the leather. Then, use a jump ring to connect the loop to the extender chain. The extender chain makes the bracelet adjustable, and if the leather does stretch you can tighten it.