[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]by Katie Hacker from Beads, Baubles & Jewels
Whether you’re a country girl or a city girl (or a little bit of both), it’s easy to customize a skinny leather cuff to suit your style. The secret to these crystal studded bracelets is the metal embellishment that holds each crystal in place. It’s permanently attached to the leather cuff using compression rivets. It’s super easy to do and really takes your handmade jewelry to a whole new level.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SUPPLIES FOR THE TAN BRACELET” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center|color:%2389566d” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
| ITEM | AMOUNT | SIZE | COLOR | PURCHASE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT BACKS | 3 | SS34 | CRYSTAL LILAC SHADOW | PURCHASE FLAT BACKS |
| RIVETABLES | 3 | SS34 | RHODIUM PLATED | PURCHASE RIVETABLES |
| RIVETABLES | 4 | SS34 | ANTIQUE SILVER | PURCHASE RIVETABLES |
| RIVETS | 7 | 4mm | SILVER | PURCHASE RIVETS |
| LEATHER CUFF | 1 | 20.5cm x 1.5cm | DISTRESSED | PURCHASE CUFF |
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”INSTRUCTIONS” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center|color:%2389566d” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
- Measure and mark seven dots evenly spaced on the back of the leather cuff.
- Use a leather hole punch to make the holes.
- Press the back of the rivet up through the back side of the bracelet and place the embellishment and rivet cap on top. Place the bracelet on top of an anvil or bench block, hold the rivet setter in place on top of the rivet, and strike it with a hammer. Repeat this step to attach all of the embellishments.
- Place a small mound of glue inside each SS34 rivetable embellishment and then use a Crystal Katana to press a crystal into place on top of the glue. Let the glue dry.
Tip: Don’t stress out about getting your rivets placed exactly perfectly on the cuff. No one will be looking at your bracelet in its entirety when it’s on your wrist, so it won’t be noticeable if each hole isn’t perfectly centered on the strap. Relax and impress them with your sparkle![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”SUPPLIES FOR THE BLACK BRACELET” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32|text_align:center|color:%2389566d” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
| ITEM | AMOUNT | SIZE | COLOR | PURCHASE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT BACKS | 7 | SS34 | CRYSTAL IRIDESCENT GREEN | PURCHASE FLAT BACKS |
| RIVETABLES | 7 | SS34 | RHODIUM PLATED | PURCHASE RIVETABLES |
| LEATHER CUFF | 1 | 20.5cm x 1.5cm | BLACK | PURCHASE CUFF |
| RIVETS | 7 | 4mm | BLACK OR SILVER | PURCHASE RIVETS |
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- Measure and mark seven dots evenly spaced on the back of the leather cuff.
- Use a leather hole punch to make the holes.
- Press the back of the rivet up through the back side of the bracelet and place the embellishment and rivet cap on top. Place the bracelet on top of an anvil or bench block, hold the rivet setter in place on top of the rivet, and strike it with a hammer. Repeat this step to attach all of the embellishments.
- Place a small mound of glue inside each SS34 rivetable embellishment and then use a Crystal Katana to press a crystal into place on top of the glue. Let the glue dry.
Tip: Don’t stress out about getting your rivets placed exactly perfectly on the cuff. No one will be looking at your bracelet in its entirety when it’s on your wrist, so it won’t be noticeable if each hole isn’t perfectly centered on the strap. Relax and impress them with your sparkle![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
