Painted Leather Bracelets

Again, another very easy tutorial that comes together in minutes!

These bracelets were made from a vintage leather skirt, which I cut up into strips to use in jewelry.

Everything else that's needed is what any crafter already has on-hand: paint and glue, and a clasp.

There are no limits to the patterns you can put on these bracelets, or the colors.

I only had gold and silver paint, both Folk Art brand which worked really well. 

I want to go out and buy all the other colors! The mix of the matte, deep dark leather and the light metallic paint is very eye-catching and original.

Go crazy!

Let's get started.

Step 1: Gather materials. Needed are paintbrushes (really fine ones work the best), superglue, a clasp and jumprings, metallic paing, and leather fabric. You can use faux leather as well.

Step 2: Cut a length of leather that's about 1" longer than your wrist to accommodate for the finishing. The width can be any size, make varying widths for multiple bracelets! Taper the ends off for finishing (second picture).

Step 3: Start painting...paint a cool pattern. Let the paint fully dry. Mix the metals for a more interesting look.

Step 4: Take the tapered end, put a dot of superglue on the unpainted side, and fold over to create a pocket. Let fully dry. Now, add your jumprings and clasp; it helps to have oblong links to accomodate for the thicker pocket. I got ones made by Blue Moon Beads from Michael's. You are all set!

They look cool with varying patterns and widths.

I suppose these could be for men too......if they are more open to accessorizing!

If you are in need of inspiration for patterns, click here. Very cool!

All images and text copyright Allison Beth Cooling. If you share/use/post this tutorial, please link back to me. 

It is much appreciated!