Destination Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

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Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Destination Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Sapphire 3mm, ~ 50 beads
  • Gemstones - Sodalite Round Beads 4mm, ~ 50 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, ~ 4 grams
  • Greek Leather 1.5mm – Natural, ~ 3 meters
  • Czech Round Beads - Matte White 5mm, ~ 30 beads
  • Cup Buttons - White Shimmer, 1 button
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn to create a polished leather wrap style bracelet featuring multiple rows of seed beads, crystals, gemstones and glass beads. Easily swap out beads to change the pattern, look of this low key, easy to wear bracelet. 1.Cut a 4 foot piece of size 6 DragonThread and add on a size 10 beading needle. Additionally, cut a 3 meter piece of 1.5mm Greek leather into 2 pieces equal pieces of 1.5 meters each. 2.Watch the Destination Leather Wrap bracelet to see how to add an outer frame of 11/0 seed beads to frame larger interior beads as well as add a button clasp for closure. 3. After finishing the project, make sure to burn down any and all thread ends from the piece before wearing your Destination Leather Wrap Bracelet with every outfit :) This video project tutorial is perfect to learn how to sew beads onto/between pieces of leather for a mixed media, modern look. This is perfect to take on summer vacation and match all of your outfits for the trip.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicone Beads - Sapphire 3mm, ~ 50 beads
  • Gemstones - Sodalite Round Beads 4mm, ~ 50 beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Galvanized Silver 11/0, ~ 4 grams
  • Greek Leather 1.5mm – Natural, ~ 3 meters
  • Czech Round Beads - Matte White 5mm, ~ 30 beads
  • Cup Buttons - White Shimmer, 1 button
  • Project Steps

    Learn to create a polished leather wrap style bracelet featuring multiple rows of seed beads, crystals, gemstones and glass beads. Easily swap out beads to change the pattern, look of this low key, easy to wear bracelet. 1.Cut a 4 foot piece of size 6 DragonThread and add on a size 10 beading needle. Additionally, cut a 3 meter piece of 1.5mm Greek leather into 2 pieces equal pieces of 1.5 meters each. 2.Watch the Destination Leather Wrap bracelet to see how to add an outer frame of 11/0 seed beads to frame larger interior beads as well as add a button clasp for closure. 3. After finishing the project, make sure to burn down any and all thread ends from the piece before wearing your Destination Leather Wrap Bracelet with every outfit :) This video project tutorial is perfect to learn how to sew beads onto/between pieces of leather for a mixed media, modern look. This is perfect to take on summer vacation and match all of your outfits for the trip.