Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial (Single Wrap) 

Thank you so much for the feedback, Lynn! That was exactly my goal when I produced this tutorial (along with my others)!! I'm so glad you liked that method of getting right into the process.

Well it just seems to me that MOST people who are looking at HOW to make it, already HAVE the materials! So most of us DONT need a 20 minute tutorial on WIRE GAUGES or bead size! lol

Hi Michelle! Thank you so very much for your feedback!!!

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback!! I really appreciate it very very much! :-)

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+Shyam Sundar Hi Shyam! Thanks so much for the feedback!!

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Thank you so much, Barbara! I hope you were able to make some bracelets since watching the tutorial! :-)

Thank you for the positive feedback!! So glad you like our video!! :-)

Thank you for the positive feedback! We hope you had a chance to try this out!! :-)

Thank you, Trixi! So glad you liked it!!! :-)

That's great, Anne! Let us know how it turns out! :-)

Fernanda Gonzales I'm so glad you like the video! :-)

Paula Binkley Wow! Thank you for the positive feedback, Paula! You've made my day!!! :-) Fireline is OK to use- - it is not my favorite but it certainly works. If you are using beads with a larger hole, you might want to use a heavier thread which will help keep better thread tension. If the bead holes are "normal" size, then my best suggestion is to tug nice and tight as you add each new bead. I tend to keep my tension very very tight as I know it will eventually loosen over time with wearing. I hope that helps!!

+Dawn Smith Hi Dawn! By "popping", do you mean they are popping up out of the bracelet....or are they actually breaking? If they are popping up, it usually means they are fighting for space against the other beads so it may come down to your thread tension as you work. Sometimes you may need to loosen up the tension so the beads will naturally sit next to one another. If that doesn't work, you can just reinforce those beads that continue to pop up by running your needle and thread through them a second time to tighten them up between the leather. If they beads are "popping" and actually breaking when you are running the needle through them, you will need to use a thinner needle and thread. When you run out of string, you will need to "marry" new thread to your existing thread. This question has been asked before so I will copy and paste the instructions I've provided in the past right here: If you are making a 3, 4, or 5 wrap bracelet, you will run out of thread. We provide enough thread in our beading kits to complete the bracelet, but at some point as you are working, you will find you are running out of the thread and need to add more thread. Here is how I add thread when I start to run out while making a multi-wrap bracelet: When I'm nearing the end of my thread, I snip off my needle making sure to leave at least 4" of that original thread to work with. Next, I thread my needle on a NEW piece of thread, centering the needle on the thread so that I can work with the thread doubled. Then, I thread the needle through the last bead that I ended on making sure to go in the same direction as originally I added the bead (you have to hang on to the tails from the original thread so they don't get in the way as you do this)....so I'll draw my needle and NEW thread through that last bead (under both pieces of leather) pulling the thread through the bead to leave at least 4" of the NEW tails hanging out at the end. I then go back through that bead (over both pieces of leather) and then I will add at least 3 new beads, just like normal, making sure all 4 if the tails don't get in the way. [Basically, you are reinforcing the bead that you ended on because you are passing through it a total of 4 times (twice with the original thread, and twice with the new thread).] Adding at least 3 new beads helps create enough tension on that new thread, so when you tie knots, the thread won't pull out of the beads. Now, you can "marry" the ORIGINAL 4" tails to the NEW 4" tails. I tie one original tail to one new tail into a surgeon's knot, and repeat that for the other 2 tails. The knots should sit next to the beads as close as you can possibly make them so that they can be "camouflaged". Then, I glue the knots and wait until they are dry before I snip off all 4 pieces of tail. If you find an easier way to add thread, by all means, do whatever works for you. I just wanted to share my process since I do not illustrate this in the video tutorial.

Camille A Muchas gracias!! :-)

Hi Angelus: We tried the figure-8 method when we first started but found it really made no difference. It all came down to the thickness of the thread versus the size of the hole of the beads used.... AND most importantly, the amount of thread tension you maintain as you add beads is crucial. Let us know if you have any other questions! Thanks again!

Hi Marja! Thank you so much for the feedback! Let us know how your bracelet turned out!! :-)

Beads N Things hey thanx for getting back to me. It turned out great, i made a triple wrap bracelet, the only thing i was struggling with was that i had to start the new thread about 3 times and I'm quite of struggling to hide and secure the ends for the old threads. Is there some kind of tip to do it properly and making secure the bracelet doesn't end up in pieces? :)

Marja Moller Hi Marja! Aaahh yes....adding new thread!! I'm sorry that we weren't able to cover this topic in the video being that it is only a single wrap - - but I plan to illustrate this in future videos! So here's a summary: When I'm nearing the end of my thread, I snip off my needle making sure to leave at least 4" of that original thread to work with. Next, I will thread my needle on a NEW piece of thread, centering the needle on the thread so that I can work with the thread doubled. Then, I will thread the needle through the last bead that I ended on in the same direction as originally I added it (you have to hang on to the tails from the original thread so they don't get in the way as you do this)....so I'll draw my needle and NEW thread through that last bead (under both pieces of leather) pulling the thread through the bead to leave at least 4" of the NEW tails hanging out at the end. I then go back through that bead over both pieces of leather and then I will add at least 3 new beads just like normal making sure all 4 of the tails don't in the way. Basically, you are reinforcing the bead that you ended on because you are passing through it a total of 4 times (twice with the original thread, and twice with the new thread). Adding at least 3 new beads helps create enough tension on that new thread, so when you tie knots, the thread won't pull out of the beads. Now, you can "marry" the ORIGINAL 4" tails to the NEW 4" tails. I will tie one original tail to one new tail into a surgeon's knot, and repeat that for the other 2 tails. The knots should sit next to the beads as close as you can possibly make them so that they can be "camouflaged". Then, I glue the knots and wait until they are dry before I snip off all 4 pieces of tail. I really hope this makes sense!! :-)

Hi Paula! Thank you so much for your feedback. I always overemphasize the tension in my thread. I pull very tight (but no so tight to damage the leather/cord). If the holes in your beads are very large, you can use a heavier thread/cord with a larger needle. But if you are using beads with a standard or typical hole size, then give the thread a nice tight tug as you add each bead. When I teach the class in person, I notice some students are worried they might break the thread or the cord if they pull too tight, but I encourage them to keep things nice and tight since the bracelet will loosen up with wear. I hope that helps!!

Hi! Do you mean with the thread or with the leather?

+Amber Carlson Hello Amber! I apologize for the delayed reply! In most cases, the needle depends on the size of the beads. We used a size 10 needle which worked well for the beads used in the tutorial. Sometimes we have to use smaller if the holes of the beads are smaller....or heavier to accommodate thicker thread if the holes of the beads are bigger.

Any size from 16mm to 20mm will do.

+Johnna Geigert Hi Johnna: I apologize for the delayed reply. I'm just catching up to messages now. We used a size 10 needle with size D beading nylon for this tutorial. :-)

You sure can!

Thanks so much, Sharon! We recommend 1.5mm leather. But ultimately, it depends on the size of the beads you use. Our kits on www.mybeadkit.com use 1.5mm.

Great

Lillian Russo Hi there! Yes! E6000 should work fine. You only need a dab so be careful not to overload with too much glue. You can use the end of a needle to apply just enough to cover the knot. :-)

Beads N Things Great! Thank you so much for the speedy reply. =D

Lillian Russo My pleasure!

We like using 1.5mm leather but it really depends on the size beads you are using. If your beads are 8mm or larger, you might want to try using heavier leather (at least 2mm). If beads are 4mm or smaller, you may also use 1 mm leather. I hope that helps! :-)