Leather bracelets were some of my very first projects when I started my leatherworking journey. They’re an easy way to get into leatherworking. Not to mention, they’re easy to customize and personalize!
If want to learn how to make your own or are just looking for inspiration, check out our DIY leather bracelet ideas!
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Cross Laced Leather Bracelet
This is probably one of the easiest DIY leather bracelet ideas on this list. It’s simple design makes it easy to create, but it still has lots of customization options such as changing the color of the bracelet itself or the lacing.
- Easy to follow instructions for making this bracelet can be found here: Tutorial Video
- A list of all the materials and tools you would need to make this bracelet can be found here: Materials and tools list
Mystery Braid Leather Bracelet
When people think of leather bracelets, mystery braid bracelets are probably the first thing that come to mind. Despite their intricate look, they’re almost as easy as the cross laced leather bracelet pattern above and are a common first project for those looking to get into leatherworking.
If you’re feeling super creative, you either make them from scratch, or you can start using a kit that pre-makes some of the pieces for you. You can buy bracelet blanks and cut the lines for braiding or you can buy pre-cut mystery braid bracelets and all you have to do is braid them.
Kits: Buy bracelet blanks or Buy pre-cut mystery braid bracelets
Making from scratch:
- Easy to follow instructions for making this bracelet can be found here: Tutorial Video
- All the supplies and tools can be found here: From scratch materials and tools list
Decorated Leather Cuff Bracelet
Leather cuff bracelets can be as simple or complicated as you like. You can stamp them, carve them, paint them, stitch them, and more!
- Make one from scratch: Tutorial Video
- Buy bracelet blanks: Adjustable leather wristbands
Nameplate Leather Bracelet
This is one of my personal favorites. Sure, you could stamp letters onto a leather cuff bracelet (as I mentioned in the above idea), but the addition of the nameplate really brings it to the center of attention. Plus, there are so many options for personalization such as adding a background piece and border stitching (similar to what you see me wearing in the very first photo at the beginning of this post).
Unfortunately, I haven’t released a tutorial video or materials list for this design yet — I’m working on it, I promise! However, my nameplate keychain tutorial is similar, so you could probably use that to determine how to make the nameplate leather bracelet. You can also check out my nameplate keychain supplies and tools list.
Arrow Shape Leather Bracelet
Adding dimensions to your leather bracelets by adding additional layers of leather to the top can allow you to create some really unique designs.
- Easy to follow instructions for making this bracelet can be found here: Tutorial Video
- A list of all the materials and tools you would need to make this bracelet can be found here: Materials and tools list
O-Ring and Eyelet Leather Bracelet
Looking for something a little more bold? This O-Ring and Eyelet design can be customized to fit most goth/emo/punk/steampunk styles.
- Easy to follow instructions for making this bracelet can be found here: Tutorial Video
- A list of all the materials and tools you would need to make this bracelet can be found here: Materials and tools list
Dragon Shaped Leather Bracelet
Here at Dragonsoul Designs, we’re obsessed with dragons — who would have guessed, right? So, of course this dragon inspired bracelet design from Creative Awl had to make our list.
- Easy to follow instructions for making this bracelet can be found here: Tutorial Video
- Purchase the pattern here: Creative Awl Esty Shop
Twin Dragon Leather Bracelet
Love dragons but want something a little less bold? This twin dragon leather bracelet lets you show off your love of dragons in a bit more subtle manner.
Unfortunately, I haven’t released a tutorial video or materials list for this design yet — I’m working on it, I promise!
Snaffle Bit Leather Bracelet
Any horse lover will likely recognize the piece hardware that serves as the center piece of this bracelet – a snaffle bit.
- Easy to follow instructions for making this bracelet can be found here: Tutorial Video
- A list of all the materials and tools you would need to make this bracelet can be found here: Materials and tools list
