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Masculine Gemstone Bracelet Tutorial

Gather your favorite earth tones and join Allie to make this rustic leather and gemstone beaded bracelet. You will need Gemstone Round Beads 6mm, Leather Cord of 1.5mm - 2mm, Silk Cord size 10, and one glue-in clasp for cording (with a 7mm hole). Join Allie and create this bracelet in 30 minutes or less! Technique learned:

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Masculine Gemstone Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Leopardskin Jasper Round Beads 6mm, ~ 25 Pieces
  • Leather Cording Distressed Brown 1.5mm, ~ 3 Feet
  • Silk Cord w/ Needle - 10 Light Pink, ~ 1 Foot
  • Snake Hook & Eye - Antique Silver, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Learn how to use leather and gemstones for a quick and easy design in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Masculine Gemstone Bracelet is a great accessory for any outfit style.
    1. Cut 5 or 6 pieces of leather cord, each about 9 inches long. Tie a knot around the leather, about an inch from the top, with size 10 Griffin silk cord. Glue one end of a snake hook & eye clasp on and let it dry.
    2. Watch the Masculine Gemstone Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step ideas and instructions to create your leather bracelet.
    3. When you have strung the length of beads that you would like, tie the strand together with the leather, using the silk cord. Glue on the tail of the snake hook & eye clasp.
    The Masculine Gemstone Bracelet make a great gift. It's fun, earthy design is a popular look with both men and women. Use this project to give you ideas that you can carry on to different DIY jewelry projects.

    Step 4: Pick Your Own Colors

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Masculine Gemstone Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Gather your favorite earth tones and join Allie to make this rustic leather and gemstone beaded bracelet. You will need Gemstone Round Beads 6mm, Leather Cord of 1.5mm - 2mm, Silk Cord size 10, and one glue-in clasp for cording (with a 7mm hole). Join Allie and create this bracelet in 30 minutes or less! Technique learned:

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Gemstones - Leopardskin Jasper Round Beads 6mm, ~ 25 Pieces
  • Leather Cording Distressed Brown 1.5mm, ~ 3 Feet
  • Silk Cord w/ Needle - 10 Light Pink, ~ 1 Foot
  • Snake Hook & Eye - Antique Silver, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Learn how to use leather and gemstones for a quick and easy design in this PotomacBeads tutorial. The Masculine Gemstone Bracelet is a great accessory for any outfit style.
    1. Cut 5 or 6 pieces of leather cord, each about 9 inches long. Tie a knot around the leather, about an inch from the top, with size 10 Griffin silk cord. Glue one end of a snake hook & eye clasp on and let it dry.
    2. Watch the Masculine Gemstone Bracelet tutorial to follow along with Allie’s step-by-step ideas and instructions to create your leather bracelet.
    3. When you have strung the length of beads that you would like, tie the strand together with the leather, using the silk cord. Glue on the tail of the snake hook & eye clasp.
    The Masculine Gemstone Bracelet make a great gift. It's fun, earthy design is a popular look with both men and women. Use this project to give you ideas that you can carry on to different DIY jewelry projects.