Make an EXPENSIVE Leather Bracelet from Scraps

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    Make an EXPENSIVE Leather Bracelet from Scraps
    Last week we asked for leathercraft project recommendations and you delivered in the comments! So this week we're starting off with Kelly's suggestion - a modern, minimalist leather cuff.
    Our take on the leather cuff features no closure at all. We use a solid copper core and wrap that in beautiful tumbled leather, securing the leather with a hand sewn saddle stitch. This design detail results in a very minimal and low profile design that fits many different fashion styles - and they fit many different wrist sizes as well with their squeeze-to-fit design. These Leather Bracelets are seen at many high end designer stores for lots of money, but you can make your own with scraps from your workshop!

Komentáře • 472

  • @Corter
    @Corter  Před 3 lety +100

    Congrats Kelly! Shoot us an email and we'll get you your card wallet - hope you like our cuff design!

    • @camiloaquino4466
      @camiloaquino4466 Před 3 lety +10

      Can you tell us where to find metal insert?

    • @kboleather
      @kboleather Před 3 lety +11

      @@camiloaquino4466 the answer is found at the 1:03 mark.

    • @teacherlaurel4020
      @teacherlaurel4020 Před 3 lety +4

      Camilo Aquino we found it at McMaster Carr on their website

    • @camiloaquino4466
      @camiloaquino4466 Před 3 lety +2

      @@teacherlaurel4020 Thanks for sharing.

    • @AndroidFerret
      @AndroidFerret Před 3 lety +3

      I make something like that myself ..but with exotic leather ..
      ABSOLUTELY AMAZING what you made there ..I will definitely make one myself and use the same material like you. ..

  • @agnesrambling
    @agnesrambling Před 3 lety +177

    For those who doesn’t want to waste their thread, you can measure on the actually length and times 4 of the measured length. Useful for those who have limited resources.

    • @Cssfiend
      @Cssfiend Před 3 lety +23

      depends on the thickness of the work, 5 or 6 is safer

    • @chrisanderson6566
      @chrisanderson6566 Před 3 lety +14

      I checked the cost of my thread. It costs me $0.01 per yard of thread. But it's a good thing to know

    • @thomashorton8302
      @thomashorton8302 Před 2 lety +3

      no offence but you sound REALLY snobby

    • @guyg5702
      @guyg5702 Před 2 lety +19

      @@thomashorton8302 Unless one is using real gold, or some other exotic thread, any leather worker concerned about the cost of thread is in the wrong business / hobby. It is literally the cheapest component of any project.

    • @sethforbis1114
      @sethforbis1114 Před 2 lety +4

      Ur mom has limited resources

  • @jaredrosa3415
    @jaredrosa3415 Před 2 lety +16

    With your videos I'm getting closer to being a real life version of my ffxiv character. I already picked up goldsmithing and weaving, and now I can add leatherworking to that list :)

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Před 3 lety +7

    That is really beautiful, but if I used copper, I would cut holes in the leather so the copper would show. If I wanted a solid leather bracelet, I would use a less expensive metal as a blank. Loved the room at both ends to allow for movement and the sandpaper trick.

  • @andreatthatsme
    @andreatthatsme Před 3 lety +3

    Woo hoo 🙌
    Good Eric. 💘 love this. Thank you Kelly for the suggestion.

  • @anantharamba6832
    @anantharamba6832 Před 3 lety +7

    Firstly thanks again for this amazing tutorial, with ideas to innovate .
    So pleasant to know that you have stitching irons that speak to you!
    "They are not going to like it if you hit the copper strip".
    Wonderful to watch how the tools become an extension of the hand, and the hand at the end of the man!
    Everything really cool.

  • @shirleymalar2773
    @shirleymalar2773 Před 3 lety +4

    Good project! As always, your teaching skills are perfection!

  • @devinchong442
    @devinchong442 Před 3 lety +6

    I'm glad you made this video! I was planning on making a watch band with this type of copper core design, and I was planning on glueing the copper in... I learned a lot!

  • @gibbyswife9218
    @gibbyswife9218 Před 3 lety +2

    MY FAVORITE STYLE!
    Thank you!

  • @muleathergoods9116
    @muleathergoods9116 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing. I will have to try one of this.. beautifully made. Congratulations.

  • @cdnbikerchick8762
    @cdnbikerchick8762 Před 3 lety +14

    As others have said, annealing your copper will make it easier to form, which you can do with a leather mallet. It also helps to fully form both of your curved ends first, and then move to forming around the top of the wrist. The ends won't be as work hardened that way and will be easier to manipulate. Nice work!

  • @Lorddanielrushton371
    @Lorddanielrushton371 Před 3 lety +4

    God bless you. Great cuff design. My have to add that to my mile long list of projects. Lol. 🙃

  • @yvonnez.amadordegarcia6090

    I’m Yvonne, I followed your video, I learning from you, a lot of your tutorials, I’m still learning, how to work leather. 👍🏻

    • @nata45554
      @nata45554 Před 3 lety

      Working with genuine leather is a pleasure! I myself make unusual leather jewelry. I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ...👍😉👍

  • @michaelpcooksey5096
    @michaelpcooksey5096 Před 3 lety +4

    OK, I tried your idea and liked the experimentation. Hardware stores here do not have copper so used salvaged copper pipe, flattened it and ground edges till it separated into two pieces... one sort of a hammered shiny the other a sort of black residue. Anyway, it worked. Did one at 7" the other at your suggested 5 1/2" long. Also tried doing lacing on one. Can send you a snap shot if you'd like to see them. Fun...

  • @kenporter5022
    @kenporter5022 Před 2 lety +2

    I’ve been making them for friends since I saw the video! What a great idea! Thanks so much!

  • @pwman
    @pwman Před 3 lety +1

    Great job! Love this bracelet!

  • @sandrabulluck1896
    @sandrabulluck1896 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m also new to leather creations! Thank you for this amazing tutorial! I have a cuticle trimmer, that looks like your beveler. I’ve seen someone else use theirs, seemed to do the trick! FYI, your nails are wonderfully manicured!

  • @heddita1
    @heddita1 Před 3 lety +2

    I simply love this idea...already have the materials...just need the time ❤️❤️❤️

  • @andreaviverito4638
    @andreaviverito4638 Před 3 lety +7

    What a super example of "less is more". I love the simplicity of this bracelet. Thanks.

  • @jimresetarits2976
    @jimresetarits2976 Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you for your professional presentation. A special yet simple gift.

  • @xavisoloyo
    @xavisoloyo Před 3 lety +7

    Que preciosa pulcera, tienes el "toque" felicidades por tu trabajo, saludos desde México.

  • @pasquale78
    @pasquale78 Před 3 lety

    Very cool idea Kelly. Also excellent executed.

  • @rubymora2801
    @rubymora2801 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing. Been making leather bracelets for a while but never knew to do the wax on the edges. Great tip.

  • @robertbutler4393
    @robertbutler4393 Před 3 lety

    Love this project. Thanks!

  • @oakridgereview1359
    @oakridgereview1359 Před 3 lety

    Love this! Awesome work!

  • @TheRedbeardster
    @TheRedbeardster Před 3 lety +1

    Really nice one. Thanks for sharing.

  • @1Glitterado
    @1Glitterado Před 3 lety

    Nice work here! The whole video was so well done!!👍🏻

  • @umudicco
    @umudicco Před 3 lety

    Great idea! Nice job. Thank you!

  • @Deusmecumest
    @Deusmecumest Před 3 lety +2

    You sir are a true artisan. Not just from this video but from the wonderful wallet and set of belts I got at your online store. I wish you had this for sale then. I highly recommend to anyone watching.

  • @charlescollins8649
    @charlescollins8649 Před 3 lety

    This is so awesome. Thanks for sharing.

  • @DerbyCityNaturals
    @DerbyCityNaturals Před 3 lety

    Beautiful piece and a nice build.

  • @donnanolan8913
    @donnanolan8913 Před 3 lety +20

    Your videos are explained so well and nicely paced. Could you do a journal cover?

    • @benjaminzoo
      @benjaminzoo Před rokem

      Great tutorial .. thanks for posting..
      Could you possibly show the stitching method.. so I can get it the same on both sides!!
      I’m probably being really stupid!!
      Kindest Regards from the UK

  • @bodyhanger7137
    @bodyhanger7137 Před 3 lety

    Very nice and easy to make. I’m gonna tool mine with a scrolling design. Thanks...👍👍

  • @rishabhshukla5354
    @rishabhshukla5354 Před 3 lety

    I was running out of ideas, this is great 👌👌

  • @whazee
    @whazee Před 3 lety +7

    There's a cool brogueing punch I've seen that would look pretty cool on this design. 😊 Thanks man.

    • @Corter
      @Corter  Před 3 lety +4

      I was thinking of that as well, it'd be super cool to have the copper or brass how through!

  • @juliahandcraftfinds1241
    @juliahandcraftfinds1241 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you I learned to make this.

  • @bradleyjohnson452
    @bradleyjohnson452 Před 3 lety +3

    Awesome video as usual. I always feel like I am in a 1 on 1 lesson.

  • @jimhaley1854
    @jimhaley1854 Před rokem

    Simple functional project. Great for a starter. Thank you

  • @patriciacalvinho4629
    @patriciacalvinho4629 Před 3 lety

    Just loved it!!

  • @sprung5062
    @sprung5062 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your channel and the content, keep it coming! :)

  • @lucashoover2977
    @lucashoover2977 Před 3 lety +6

    hey so i was cracking wallnuts open with one of my freinds and i had the idea of taning leather with the like juise from the walnuts so i think u should definetly try that :)

  • @FatManLeather
    @FatManLeather Před 3 lety

    Very cool little project, one more thing to use those scraps for.

  • @angelocaragui801
    @angelocaragui801 Před 3 lety

    BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING. LOVE IT 👍👏🏻

  • @icedteacatfish
    @icedteacatfish Před 3 lety +23

    Love the cinematography on these. Been meaning to try my hand at leather working for a while now, thanks to you i reckon I’m gonna get myself some tools from weaver for my birthday.

    • @nata45554
      @nata45554 Před 3 lety

      Working with genuine leather is a pleasure! I myself make unusual leather jewelry. I assure you that it will give you great pleasure ...I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ... 😉👍😉

  • @Johnshobby
    @Johnshobby Před 3 lety +1

    Very simple and cool !

  • @GypsyEncounters
    @GypsyEncounters Před 3 lety

    Nice. Clean. Elegant.
    Thanks for the video

  • @johnnguyen7171
    @johnnguyen7171 Před 3 lety

    That’s very cool, and another great video from you.

  • @jssminwhyte6519
    @jssminwhyte6519 Před 5 měsíci

    That’s such a neat bracelet. Thanks for the tutorial

  • @deanc6539
    @deanc6539 Před 3 lety +4

    I made a bracelet form out of some 2x4 and you can tap the ends flat against that (or any roundish jar, or whatever) with a rawhide or plastic mallet. A piece of leather over the end should prevent any marks on the finished piece. Great little project!

  • @lawrencebaker6911
    @lawrencebaker6911 Před 3 lety +2

    Great tutorial!!! I think I wanna try using 2 pieces of stock spaced far enough apart that I can do some tooling or spots, spikes, letter stamps, etc in the center... Very inspiring... Thanks for the instruction... Sláinte

  • @damesydneyleatherworksprie9136

    I love the simplicity and the elegance of this bracelet.

  • @petersiliekrause2203
    @petersiliekrause2203 Před 3 lety +2

    I never wear bracelets. But this is so beautiful. I want one, I want to make one.
    Thanks for this video.

  • @blackpaw369
    @blackpaw369 Před 3 lety +1

    Lug nuts... nice :) Cool project!

  • @rcjrocks2109
    @rcjrocks2109 Před 3 lety

    I love this!! Thank you!

  • @e.sulaksono.r-e.s.r8197

    Thanks for clear explaination 👍

  • @alixforien8388
    @alixforien8388 Před 3 lety

    Thanks very beautiful work and clear data love it

  • @liznoeggerath
    @liznoeggerath Před rokem +1

    very nice and great tutorial!! thank you!

  • @KiloBravo69
    @KiloBravo69 Před 3 lety +4

    This is truly a beautiful bracelet! Just a tip, if you anneal the copper first it is much easier to form it when you finish the bracelet.

  • @anna-lenameijer9942
    @anna-lenameijer9942 Před 2 lety

    Very instructoral step-by-step video: easy to follow.

  • @sandrachidiak3190
    @sandrachidiak3190 Před 3 lety +1

    Parabéns... Trabalho perfeito.

  • @mariaritta81
    @mariaritta81 Před 3 lety

    Eu adorei também quero uma... parabéns pelo trabalho

  • @alvarot6058
    @alvarot6058 Před 3 lety

    is really nice.I like it.Great job!

  • @OlufisayoLydiaOlanrewaju
    @OlufisayoLydiaOlanrewaju Před 3 lety +7

    Beautifully done! I'll make a matching pair for my husband and I!

    • @wolfa5151
      @wolfa5151 Před 3 lety

      Not for “ my husband and I “ for my husband and me, know your English grammar!

    • @tylercarlson1634
      @tylercarlson1634 Před 3 lety +6

      @@wolfa5151 what? She was correct?

    • @christianhristov6231
      @christianhristov6231 Před 2 lety

      @@tylercarlson1634 She wasn't. Simple explanation: You say ''I am preparing dinner for my husband and I''. If you don't have a husband, would you say ''I am preparing dinner for I''?

  • @mikeelia9452
    @mikeelia9452 Před 3 lety

    Very nice work, bravo!!!

  • @theartisancompany
    @theartisancompany Před měsícem

    Thanks so much for sharing how you design leather bracelets.

  • @IrisHijne
    @IrisHijne Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome project, awesome video! At around the 7:30 mark, it reminded me of a band-aid xD

  • @angelinalozada189
    @angelinalozada189 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful Piece.

  • @peterkohm9742
    @peterkohm9742 Před 2 lety

    You have inspired me to give it a go . Thank you

  • @scarlethenderson6510
    @scarlethenderson6510 Před 3 lety

    Love this video thank you

  • @nafizrashid5365
    @nafizrashid5365 Před 3 lety

    Amazing craftsmanship

  • @lauraborngreen
    @lauraborngreen Před 3 lety

    I Loved your video! Thank you🤩

  • @bobrobinson4557
    @bobrobinson4557 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the great vid and project idea.

  • @freezinweasle1
    @freezinweasle1 Před 3 lety

    Very nice! Thank you!

  • @MIKEMAKESTHINGS
    @MIKEMAKESTHINGS Před 2 lety

    Nice job and craftsmanship.

  • @imgboi
    @imgboi Před 3 lety +1

    Nice Bracelet !! I would wear it !

  • @harleywhite1728
    @harleywhite1728 Před 3 lety +28

    That looks amazing. Have you ever considered making tool belt pouches and accessories?

  • @ridhwaan1199
    @ridhwaan1199 Před 3 lety +1

    This looks really sick.
    I would love to start with leather working it looks gorgeous and easy 😍

    • @CalebTWilliams
      @CalebTWilliams Před 3 lety +2

      Corter really makes it look easier than it is sometimes. It takes years of practice to get as good as he is at eyeballing these things.
      That's not to say you shouldn't get started! It's a really great craft and there are a lot more possibilities than you might imagine. Wallets and bracelets of course, Corter is top of the game at these, but there's also armor and shoes and anything you can think of.
      Leather craft is also expensive to get into - but if you plan to sell what you make, what I recommend is using your leather proceeds to buy more materials and buy one new tool for each project.

    • @ridhwaan1199
      @ridhwaan1199 Před 3 lety +1

      @@CalebTWilliams thanks I really appreciate that you have taken the time to type this out this will really help me in making my decision. 👌😀

  • @bbrown-ed6if
    @bbrown-ed6if Před 3 lety

    Looks very nice !!!

  • @LegatusBleedings
    @LegatusBleedings Před 3 lety +2

    This is awesome, you guys should try a cigar case. I that would look really good.

  • @nata45554
    @nata45554 Před 3 lety +1

    Очень аккуратная работа. Спасибо за мастер класс!👍

  • @acxxxxx
    @acxxxxx Před 3 lety

    Es preciosa!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Arch1301
    @Arch1301 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the video I enjoy watching your work, wish to learn from you become to leathercrafter

  • @diasporaman5419
    @diasporaman5419 Před 3 lety

    This was super !!!!🙏🏽

  • @568843daw
    @568843daw Před 2 lety

    Good presentation. Thank you.

  • @scamartist26
    @scamartist26 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing video, you are stepping it up man. A total pro, thanks for sharing.

  • @GiselleTrujillo
    @GiselleTrujillo Před rokem

    Beautiful!!!!!!!

  • @epiccrok2063
    @epiccrok2063 Před rokem

    This looks very nice

  • @robertdikes7722
    @robertdikes7722 Před 3 lety

    Nice job!

  • @nicolejackson1781
    @nicolejackson1781 Před 3 lety

    I love the simple look to it! What about making one with braided leather?

  • @ruhan8788
    @ruhan8788 Před 3 lety

    Получилось очень красиво !

  • @beowoofthemoviestar
    @beowoofthemoviestar Před 3 lety

    Cool idea. Just have to find the copper in a use-able thickness. Thanks for the teaching.

  • @joseenriqueriveraarrivilla2256

    Excellent!!!

  • @russellwhite8890
    @russellwhite8890 Před 3 lety

    Fantastic!

  • @taz1357
    @taz1357 Před 3 lety

    Excellent!

  • @lalabelt
    @lalabelt Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks for the idea! I want to try to make a leather buckle by also covering it with leather

  • @100yugiohtrader
    @100yugiohtrader Před 3 lety +9

    Here's a recommendation, how about trying to make a picture frame using leather? Maybe use a wood structure and wrap the leather around it? With a sewn seam running around the outside portion of the frame? That would be a cool idea. Great work.

  • @grishaman8658
    @grishaman8658 Před 3 lety

    Bless you!!!

  • @tinastreasures1
    @tinastreasures1 Před 3 lety +17

    This is a great tutorial! Totally new to leather work...I’m slowly acquiring supplies and I think this would be a great project to start with.
    I’d love one with the hair in one side.
    Would the process be the same for the trimming and sewing?
    Thanks for sharing your skills!!!

    • @nata45554
      @nata45554 Před 3 lety +2

      I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ...

  • @montanawendy
    @montanawendy Před 3 lety

    Very nice 👍🏻!!!

  • @marytabler644
    @marytabler644 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice! I really like leather headbands. Hard to find them though.