How do you make braided leather cord bracelets

Today, we will learn how to make a braided leather cord bracelet.

A braided leather bracelet looks elegant and earthy at the same time. It's not hard to make your own, so even if you are a novice, you’ll not find to difficult and even enjoy it. On the contrary, if you’re already used to braiding, then you’ll still find this project very straightforward and fun to make.

Once the bracelet has been made – and if you love to personalize your own jewelry, be creative and inspired – you can add ornaments such as metallic flower decorations, beads, fabric flowers… (there’s so many possibilities!), to add a very personal touch.

First of all, you have to know that some different ways exist to braid a leather cord in order to make a bracelet and you can use different tools too. It depends on what braided bracelet do you want to make or on what you used to or prefer.

Everyone is different and that’s what make created jewelry even more beautiful and inspiring for people!

The number of cords you want to braid is also up to you. Here, we will take three cords to bead together as an example that you can follow afterwards, regardless on how much cords you’ll choose. The principle is still the same!

So, let’s begin!

• We will begin by measuring and cut the piece of leather you choose. You can measure it by wrapping it around your wrist (as many times as you want depending on how long you want your bracelet to be) and then seeing how much will be needed.
• Next, cut 3 cords with a pair of scissors across the leather strip you have cut.
• Then tie a knot at the end so that the three cords are secured together.
• Stick the end of the cords to your table with the help of a tape.
• You can now start braiding the same way you make a braid.

First, separate the bands. Then take the left one and put it over the middle one. So the left one is now the middle one and middle one is the left one. Then take the right one and put it over the middle one. Keep doing that until you have braided all your bands together.

As you read, it can appear pretty difficult to do but no worries, its actually very simple!

• And finally, tie the end with a knot to secure the braid.

That’s it ! You have now your new bracelet made with braided leather cord!

You can wear it directly if you want or you can also personalize it as you wish.

We invite you to look at our many other blogs on our website to give you plenty of ideas and inspirations to make beautiful bracelets and other jewels!