DIY | Bracelet Sets for Men
In the following blog post, we show you how to make various men's/unisex bracelets with leather, magnetic clasps, chain and beads. There are endless possibilities - you just have to know the methods. Once you are familiar with them, you can assemble the bracelets according to your wishes and combine them to sets. In this way, you can create bracelets that fit you and your taste exactly. Of course, you have to adapt the lengths given in the examples individually.
You will learn how to make 9 different bracelets: One set consists of 4 bracelets with golden details, another set consists of 4 bracelets with silver details, while the last bracelet is a mix of brown shades.
See also our related blog posts on DIY Men's bracelets and DIY Men's Necklaces with Steel Beads.
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| Leather Bracelet, gilded studs | Leather Bracelet with Link | Leather Bracelet with Suede |
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| Leather and Suede Bracelet | Leather Bracelet, Bayonet Clasp | Leather Bracelet, Tube Bead |
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| Cable Chain Bracelet | Beaded Bracelet, Lava Beads | Broad Leather Bracelet |
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Set consisting of 4 bracelets with golden details:
Leather Bracelet with Golden Studs
Set of 4 bracelets with golden details:
Flat leather bracelet with golden round studs.
We used the following components to make this bracelet:
Nappa cord with gilded studs, approx. 20cm
Lobster claw clasp. gilded steel
Ribbon crimp end, gilded brass
Take a pair of chain-nose or flat-nose pliers and press the ribbon crimp ends together at the ends of the leather cord. It is also a good idea to apply a bit of glue before you press the crimp ends together around the leather.
Open a jumpring, insert the lobster claw clasp and the eyelet of a ribbon crimp end ... and close the jumpring again. Fasten another jumpring at the other end of the bracelet.
Your bracelet is done.
Braided Leather Bracelet with Link
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Braided leather cord, approx. 20cm
Link, sun, gold-plated sterling silver
Leather cord, Ø 0.5mm, approx. 40cm
Leather cord, Ø 2mm, approx. 24 cm
First, you take 12cm of the leather cord with a diameter of 2mm ... and glue it onto the inside of the flat braided leather cord - approx. 8mm away from the end. Let the glue dry for a few minutes.
After that, you glue the end of the thin leather cord with a diameter of 0.5mm across the 2mm cord ... and let the glue dry for a few minutes. Then you wind the 0.5mm cord approx. 12 times around the braided cord in order to cover the 2mm cord. Apply a bit of glue in between to fixate the windings.
Cut the excess cord and glue the end onto the inside of the braided cord. Then, you tie a knot with the end of the 2mm cord and apply a bit of glue on the knot.
Go through the same steps at the other end of the braided cord.
Use a pair of round-nose pliers to pierce through the centre of braided cord ... in order to make way for the 0.5mm leather cord. The distance between the holes in the braiding should match the length of the link.
Now you are going to use the 0.5mm cord again. Cut off approx. 10cm. Tie a knot around one of the link's eyelets, cut of the short end of the cord and apply a bit of glue on the knot. Cut off another 10cm piece of thin leather cord and repeat the steps on the other side of the link. After that, you pull the two cord ends through the holes in the braided cord.
Cut off the ends - except for 1.5cm. Glue the remaining cord ends onto the inside of the bracelet ... and let the glue dry for serveral minutes.Your bracelet is done.
Square Braided Leather Bracelet Wrapped with (imitated) Suede
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Square braided leather cord, approx. 20cm
Suede cord (imitation), approx. 20 cm
Glue the cord ends into the clasp parts - one after the other - and let the glue dry for 10 minutes.
Glue one end of the suede cord onto the inside of the square leather cord. Place the suede cord at an angle so you can hide the end by winding the cord around it.
Wind the cord around the braided leather approx. 10 times. Apply a bit of glue on the bottom of the bracelet to fixate the suede. The last winding should be a bit loose so you can push the end of the suede cord underneath it. Let the glue dry for several minutes.
Now, your bracelet is done.
Leather and Suede Bracelet with Magnetic Clasp and Rustic Beads
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Bracelets beads or charms (please choose yourself)
Suede cord (imitation), approx. 20 cm
Leather cord, Ø 2mm, approx. 12cm
Jewellery glue 
Glue the two different leather cords into one of the clasp parts ... and let the glue dry for several minutes.
Pull both cords through one of the beads ... and only the suede cord through the second bead.
Glue the other cord ends into the second part of the clasp and let the glue dry for 10 minutes.
Your bracelet is done.
Set consisting of 4 bracelets with silver details:
Leather and Suede Bracelet with Bayonet Clasp
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Braided leather cord, Ø 4mm, approx. 20cm
Flat leather cord, approx. 20cm
Leather cord, Ø 2mm, approx. 20cm
Suede cord (imitation), dark blue, approx. 30cm
First, you glue the braided leather cord into one of the clasp parts and place it on the side of the opening. Next to the braided leather, you glue in the flat leather cord ... and the round thin leather cord next to the flat one. After that, you glue the suede cord under the thin round leather cord.
When the glue has dried, you glue all the black leather cords into the other clasp part - but not the blue suede cord.
Before you glue the blue suede cord into the other clasp part, you wind it 6-7 times around the thin black leather cord. After that, you glue the suede cord into the clasp and let the glue dry for approx. 10 minutes.
Your bracelet is done.
Leather Bracelet with Tube Bead and Magnetic Clasp
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Stiched leather cord, round, Ø 6mm, approx. 20 cm
Pull the tube bead on the leather cord and glue the cord ends into the clasp parts. Let the glue dry for 10 minutes. Now, your bracelet ist done.
Cable Chain Bracelet
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Lobster claw clasp, silver-plated brass
Cable chain, strong, stainless steel, approx. 20cm
Open the jumpring with a pair of chain-nose pliers (you can use flat-nose pliers to hold the jumpring with and push into the opposite direction). Insert the lobster claw clasp and the last link of the cable chain ... and close the jumpring again.
Your bracelet is done.
Bracelet with Lava, Agate and Hematite Beads
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Elastic cord, Ø 0.8mm, approx. 25cm
Lava beads, Ø 8mm, approx. 14 pcs.
Hematite beads, silver-plated, 8mm
Hematite beads, silver-plated, 4mm
Take a small bead and tie a double knot around it with the elastic cord. This bead will not be a part of the finished bracelet. String the beads in the order of your choice, tie a double knot and apply a bit of glue on the knot. Let the glue dry for approx. 10 minutes. Now, your bracelet is done.
Leather Bracelet in Shades of Brown with Magnetic Clasp
We used the following DIY components to make this bracelet:
Stiched leather cord, round, Ø 6mm, approx. 20cm
Leather cord, dark brown, Ø 2mm, approx. 20 cm
Braided leather cord, natural, Ø 6mm, approx. 20 cm
Leather cord, medium brown, Ø 3mm, approx. 20cm
Leather cord, natural, Ø 2mm, approx. 20cm
Glue the leather cords into one of the clasp parts in the following order: Stiched leather cord - leather cord dark brown 2mm - braided leather cord 6mm - leather cord medium brown 3mm - and finally leather cord natural 2mm.
After that, you glue the other cord ends into the second part of the clasp in the same order. Let the glue dry for 10 minutes.
Your bracelet is ready for use or give away... check Smyks selection of cool jewellery gift boxes here if so :-)
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