3 Unique Ways to Make a DIY Leather Bracelet - Easy Gift Ideas

Tools and materials:

• Stainless steel hook closure
• Nappa cord 
• Epoxy glue
• Popsicle stick
• Scissors
• Stainless steel lobster clasp
• Braided nappa cord 
• Round leather cord
• Thread
• Binder clip
• Magnetic clasp 
• Flat leather cord 
• Round leather cord 

Hook bracelet

1. Add slider piece to the cords

For this first bracelet, start by folding your cord in half, put both sides through the slider piece and slide it all the way to the other end, creating a small loop. 

2. Glue on the hook piece

Next, you will need to glue the hook piece to close the bracelet. To do this, my suggestion is to use a popsicle stick.

The epoxy glue comes in two tubes and you need to mix equal parts of both before applying. Once the glue is right, it will likely never come off, it is really really strong.

Apply the mixture to the inside of the hook piece and be careful not to get glue on your hands. Then, place the ends of the cord inside and let it dry overnight.

Here we have our hook bracelet. It only required a few simple steps but the high-quality materials used make this a really special piece.

Wrap bracelet

1. Create a loop

For this wrap bracelet, you will need two types of cords: a 4mm braided cord and a 1mm round cord.

To start, remove the piece of tape holding the ends of the braided cord and fold the end, creating a loop that you can hold together using a clip. Once clipped in place, you can tie a piece of thread to hold it. 

2. Wrap around cord

Tie and wrap a piece of the 1mm leather cord around this folded part. Then glue it in place again by putting glue on a popsicle stick. Attach the clip again and leave it all to dry.

3. Add the closure

Make sure to measure how much cord you will need for the bracelet and do the exact same thing on the other side, but this time also add the closure. Cut the excess cord once it is dry and that is it.

Here is the finished wrap bracelet. As you can see, I made mine long enough so that it will wrap around my wrist three times.

Infinity bracelet

1. Make the loops

For the infinity knot bracelet, start by cutting a 1-yard flat leather cord in half. Then, create a loop where the top strand of the cord is overlapping the other one.

Now, with the other piece of the cord, place it behind your looped piece, pulling half over the cord facing the bottom, as shown above.

Bend the top half over the loop.

Next, take the bottom one and weave it from under the loop over the part you just put on top and again under. 

Tighten it and adjust the cord so that is stays as flat as possible.

If you have difficulty understanding where each piece needs to go, check out these step-by-step photos that help to break it down a little more.

3. Add the smaller cord

Next using the same 1mm cord from the previous bracelet, wrap it around a few times to make these, let’s call it the hold section, which will keep the strands closer together.

Apply your epoxy glue to help hold this smaller cord in place. Once done, cut any excess cord. 

4. Attach magnetic clasp

To close, apply some epoxy glue to the insides of your magnetic clasp and then insert the strands inside. Let it dry overnight and then it’s ready to wear.

The crossover loop details look so pretty.

DIY leather bracelet tutorial

Those are the three DIY leather bracelets. Each has its distinct style, but all are equally beautiful and high quality. They make for great homemade gifts as well. So what are you waiting for? Give them a go!