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. ..
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.
@@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.
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!
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 :)
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...
The copper is work hardened. You need to anneal it with a torch. The trick is to soot the cooper with a reduced flame then go to a normal flame and heat it up till the soot is gone. Then let it air cool. The cooper will be annealed and you can form it easier. Bear in mind as you work the cooper it will work harden again and become stiff again.
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.
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 ...👍😉👍
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.
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
@@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''?
A little while ago I tried to make something by braiding copper wire together. It was fairly stiff, but had sharp edges so didn't think it would be good as a bracelet. However it could be good as a core for something like this, and I have a lot more copper wire around than I do copper sheet, and it might make an cool design if I press the leather more into it too.
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!
I've done a couple of these now so a nice project. I don't see it in this video but somewhere you mentioned a tool to bend the bracelet and I pick one up at Joann Fabrics. They don't do a very good job at all. First I had to open the slot so a metal piece with leather on it wouldn't fit. Next, it doesn't bend the ends with the same curve so I'd suggest doing as you did here and form freestyle with ones hands. Maybe use some small bottle like a meds bottle etc. to start it and finish by hand.
Thank you very much! What is the recommended thickness (gauge) of the copper core? I don't want it to end up with a too flexible nor too rigid cuff. :)
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.
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 ... 😉👍😉
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!
I love these tutorials makes me wish could stil do it I lost the use of my left arm due to astroke beenbtryin to devise a way to use my tools 1 handed using a tool holder jig I always found making leather good. Vier stress releasing
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.
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!!!
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 :)
If you wanted to add designs to teh leather, like stamping names and such. Would you want to do this before you sandwich them together, or after? I'd assume that if you did it afterwards it would stamp the copper to, which might not be a good idea?
Anneal the copper by firing it with a small torch until it glows orange, quench it, dry it and then proceed to leather work. Upon bending you will find that annealed metal will behave in the bending process so much easier. Once bent, it hardens again.
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.
Amazing 👏 👏 I have got to try this, I love leather bracelets, and Ive just bought a massive bag if furniture leather offcuts, the same colour as you're using too lol. Thanks for showing us how to do this, just need to get a few tools now 👍
Thanks for sharing this video, this will be a great starter bracelet for me, as i'm new at leather working, but i'm confused i see that you started your stitching on one side, but ended your stitching at one end, but at the finish it looked like you started & finished at the one end.
My local hardware/big box stores do not carry copper bars like what you show. Ebay had some but not cheap especially with shipping. I did find aluminum for bracelet blank bars from JoAnn's however.
Have you made an apron before I am half way through making one but don't know a nice clean simple way how to do the straps would love to see a vid on this please
I find that professional sponge center emery boards work very well for rounding small corners and you can lay them flat on your work surface to do the edges.. I buy them at the Pro Beauty Supply in your town. They last a long time and they are waterproof for cleaning!
We use an oval steel bracelet mandrel, bend it around by hand, then use a soft cloth over the leather so you can tap it down into shape with a mallet ...especially on the ends
Hey is there any way to get a video tutorial on how to make the exact same bracelet accept with a closed bracelet. So attached to itself instead of having two open tail ends? Thanks again I subscribed to your videos I’m a big fan!
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!
Just a tip. Anealing the copper tomake it softer before, can be very helpful when bending it to turn it into a bracelet. The bending prosedure will hardening it again.
Great bracelet. Eurotool makes a nylon bracelet bender that is not very expensive that would make shaping easier as well as the annealing advice below.
Hi, I’m Jack and I’m from Brazil. I’m start the sewing leather handbag now and I would to like make a question for you. What Are you using in the leather finish? I’m sorry but I don’t know English very well!
I take it the plastic ones are a dollar or two at where? the link for the BONE folder is $7ish! BUT watched this when it first came out and still LOVE your work!!!!
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
Congrats Kelly! Shoot us an email and we'll get you your card wallet - hope you like our cuff design!
Can you tell us where to find metal insert?
@@camiloaquino4466 the answer is found at the 1:03 mark.
Camilo Aquino we found it at McMaster Carr on their website
@@teacherlaurel4020 Thanks for sharing.
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. ..
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.
depends on the thickness of the work, 5 or 6 is safer
I checked the cost of my thread. It costs me $0.01 per yard of thread. But it's a good thing to know
no offence but you sound REALLY snobby
@@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.
Ur mom has limited resources
What a super example of "less is more". I love the simplicity of this bracelet. Thanks.
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!
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 :)
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...
The copper is work hardened. You need to anneal it with a torch. The trick is to soot the cooper with a reduced flame then go to a normal flame and heat it up till the soot is gone. Then let it air cool. The cooper will be annealed and you can form it easier. Bear in mind as you work the cooper it will work harden again and become stiff again.
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.
I’m Yvonne, I followed your video, I learning from you, a lot of your tutorials, I’m still learning, how to work leather. 👍🏻
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 ...👍😉👍
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.
I have never done any work with leather but this video makes it tempting to start
Your videos are explained so well and nicely paced. Could you do a journal cover?
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
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.
Beautifully done! I'll make a matching pair for my husband and I!
Not for “ my husband and I “ for my husband and me, know your English grammar!
@@wolfa5151 what? She was correct?
@@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''?
A little while ago I tried to make something by braiding copper wire together. It was fairly stiff, but had sharp edges so didn't think it would be good as a bracelet. However it could be good as a core for something like this, and I have a lot more copper wire around than I do copper sheet, and it might make an cool design if I press the leather more into it too.
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!
I've done a couple of these now so a nice project. I don't see it in this video but somewhere you mentioned a tool to bend the bracelet and I pick one up at Joann Fabrics. They don't do a very good job at all. First I had to open the slot so a metal piece with leather on it wouldn't fit. Next, it doesn't bend the ends with the same curve so I'd suggest doing as you did here and form freestyle with ones hands. Maybe use some small bottle like a meds bottle etc. to start it and finish by hand.
Thank you very much! What is the recommended thickness (gauge) of the copper core? I don't want it to end up with a too flexible nor too rigid cuff. :)
He said 1/2 inch thick in the video.
@@beckytseng3604 No, he said half inch WIDE, not half inch thick.
@@RBourn9 I need to know the thickness too. Please!
@@donthoms Did you ever figure this out? And where did you get your copper stock?
what specifically do I ask for regarding the flat stock metal at the hardware store? Thankyou for sharing great idea!
Most hardware stores have hobby sheets of copper and brass. You could ask for copper flashing but that might be a bit thin.
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.
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 ... 😉👍😉
Cool idea. Just have to find the copper in a use-able thickness. Thanks for the teaching.
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!
Thanks so much for sharing how you design leather bracelets.
I love these tutorials makes me wish could stil do it I lost the use of my left arm due to astroke beenbtryin to devise a way to use my tools 1 handed using a tool holder jig I always found making leather good. Vier stress releasing
Thank you for your professional presentation. A special yet simple gift.
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.
That’s such a neat bracelet. Thanks for the tutorial
I’ve been making them for friends since I saw the video! What a great idea! Thanks so much!
I never wear bracelets. But this is so beautiful. I want one, I want to make one.
Thanks for this video.
Simple functional project. Great for a starter. Thank you
Upholstery thread by cord and button works well when sewing...and super strong.
Heavy duty upholstery thread is economical and super strong.
I love the simplicity and the elegance of this bracelet.
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!!!
I would like to wish you wonderful creative ideas and their implementation in working with leather ...
very nice and great tutorial!! thank you!
Good project! As always, your teaching skills are perfection!
Very instructoral step-by-step video: easy to follow.
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 :)
If you wanted to add designs to teh leather, like stamping names and such. Would you want to do this before you sandwich them together, or after? I'd assume that if you did it afterwards it would stamp the copper to, which might not be a good idea?
Nice. Clean. Elegant.
Thanks for the video
Anneal the copper by firing it with a small torch until it glows orange, quench it, dry it and then proceed to leather work. Upon bending you will find that annealed metal will behave in the bending process so much easier. Once bent, it hardens again.
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.
Que preciosa pulcera, tienes el "toque" felicidades por tu trabajo, saludos desde México.
Where can you find copper bars like that? Can you get a spool to cut different lengths?
Amazing 👏 👏
I have got to try this, I love leather bracelets, and Ive just bought a massive bag if furniture leather offcuts, the same colour as you're using too lol.
Thanks for showing us how to do this, just need to get a few tools now 👍
Excelente! Beautiful and elegant. Give me an advance what tools to buy to start .thanks
Thanks for sharing this video, this will be a great starter bracelet for me, as i'm new at leather working, but i'm confused i see that you started your stitching on one side, but ended your stitching at one end, but at the finish it looked like you started & finished at the one end.
My local hardware/big box stores do not carry copper bars like what you show. Ebay had some but not cheap especially with shipping. I did find aluminum for bracelet blank bars from JoAnn's however.
If you were going to do some tooling, would you do it before or after inserting the copper?
Thanks for the idea! I want to try to make a leather buckle by also covering it with leather
Have you made an apron before I am half way through making one but don't know a nice clean simple way how to do the straps would love to see a vid on this please
I find that professional sponge center emery boards work very well for rounding small corners and you can lay them flat on your work surface to do the edges.. I buy them at the Pro Beauty Supply in your town. They last a long time and they are waterproof for cleaning!
We use an oval steel bracelet mandrel, bend it around by hand, then use a soft cloth over the leather so you can tap it down into shape with a mallet ...especially on the ends
veramente un ottimo lavoro ,complimenti , se possibile posso sapere che colla hai usato ??
God bless you. Great cuff design. My have to add that to my mile long list of projects. Lol. 🙃
I simply love this idea...already have the materials...just need the time ❤️❤️❤️
خيلي هنرمنديد و با سليقه
موفق باشيد🌸🙏🏻🌸
Great project, enjoy your videos and workmanship. What grit sandpaper are you using, 600? Both times is it 600? Thanks for such great videos.
Nice job and craftsmanship.
Can you use this method for a leather covered money clip? If so, any idea what kind of metal? I figure copper would be too malleable.
Awesome video as usual. I always feel like I am in a 1 on 1 lesson.
Hey is there any way to get a video tutorial on how to make the exact same bracelet accept with a closed bracelet.
So attached to itself instead of having two open tail ends?
Thanks again I subscribed to your videos I’m a big fan!
That looks amazing. Have you ever considered making tool belt pouches and accessories?
Could you edge paint something like this as well? Or is that not a good idea since it supposed to be bending ?
Nice one, just thinking - copper not gonna turn green after som swetting?
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!
Nice Bracelet !! I would wear it !
Just a tip. Anealing the copper tomake it softer before, can be very helpful when bending it to turn it into a bracelet. The bending prosedure will hardening it again.
There's a cool brogueing punch I've seen that would look pretty cool on this design. 😊 Thanks man.
I was thinking of that as well, it'd be super cool to have the copper or brass how through!
You have inspired me to give it a go . Thank you
I wonder if you annealed the copper if that would make it easier to bend.
What would I need to search for when looking for that copper core online? Is that like a piece of copper anode??
Just wondering how to emboss a patter on top the bracelet . eg. flower pattern ?
Great video! I would love to make this, but cannot find the pattern or a copper bar like that anywhere.
Great bracelet. Eurotool
makes a nylon bracelet bender that is not very expensive that would make shaping easier as well as the annealing advice below.
Hi. Great video. What grit of sandpaper are you using? Thanks.
Hi... Great video could you tell me how thick the copper is please
Hi, I’m Jack and I’m from Brazil. I’m start the sewing leather handbag now and I would to like make a question for you. What Are you using in the leather finish? I’m sorry but I don’t know English very well!
Thanks for the great vid and project idea.
I’d like to make this but attach a metal blank which I want to engrave to the top of the cuff. How would you recommend doing that?
I would probably use rivets
There are cuff or bangle benders available.
Simply luv this cuff but I am not taking up a fourth craft.
Thanks very beautiful work and clear data love it
Thanks for sharing. Been making leather bracelets for a while but never knew to do the wax on the edges. Great tip.
I take it the plastic ones are a dollar or two at where? the link for the BONE folder is $7ish! BUT watched this when it first came out and still LOVE your work!!!!
Really nice one. Thanks for sharing.
Muy lindo trabajo podría decirme q metal se usa para ese tipo de pulsera gracias
Could you please let me know what grain sandpaper is best to use?
How do they do patchwork on leather vest with a large design??
Woo hoo 🙌
Good Eric. 💘 love this. Thank you Kelly for the suggestion.
If you were going to tool this, at what point in the process would you do it?
I was reading through comments with this same question. I hope he answers you. Lol. Love these videos! Excellent tutorials.
This is awesome, you guys should try a cigar case. I that would look really good.
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
Where do you get the copper or brass ? Thanks
Is there a way to tool this leather making the same thing? Or is it necessary to use a thicker leather?
Hi. Love this tutorial. Where can I purchase the copper strip. Preferably in UK.
What gauge of copper did you use/recommend?
Very simple and cool !
Great video! Thank you! Where would you recommend getting pieces of copper for such a bracelet?
Great work, as always. You could also bend it around a piece of PVC pipe...
PVC pipe???
Is there a reason you use canvas to slick the edges, rather than a wooden edge slicker?
So, I went online to find the copper bar and no success. Can you please give a link to where to buy it?