How to Make a Masculine Bracelet -- A Jewelry-making Tutorial

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Using leather cording and some hardware nuts, this simple bracelet is perfect for men. It can also be worn for adding an edgy look to your outfit. Either way, this bracelet is sure to make a statement!

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» Materials List «

• Three hardware nuts (I used ½ nuts)
• Two cord tips (I used 6x3mm with 2mm inside diameter)
• Two 5mm jumprings
• Lobster claw clasp with tag
• 2mm leather cording
• Epoxy glue or E6000 cement
• Toothpicks
• A paper plate
• Ruler
• Two pairs of pliers
• Scissors

» Instructions «

• Measure your leather cording by dividing your desired finished length in half and adding 1-1/4" to that length. Tie a knot where you measured your cording. I wanted a 6-1/2" bracelet, so I divided 6-1/2" by 2 and got 3-1/4". I then added the 1-1/4" to that length and got 4-1/2".
• String on the three hardware nuts and tie a knot to keep them in place.
• To measure and cut the other side of your bracelet, you need to start your measuring at the middle nut. Like before, divide your desired finished length in half. I wanted a 6-1/2" bracelet, so I measured 3-1/4" from the middle nut. Cut the leather cording.
• Attach your cord tips with the E6000 cement and flatten them using a pair of pliers. By flattening the cord tips, you are pinching the leather cord which will help keep the cord tips from falling off.
• Attach your clasp using the jumprings.

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[laruebridge]

what are those tips called again that you place cording in, and where to purchase? Love your vids.

[eclecticdesigns]

@laruebridge Cord ends. You can purchase them in a variety of sizes. I believe mine was 3mm in this video because I was using a 2mm cording. I purchase most of my supplies from firemountaingems (dot) com.

[jewEATER89]

your voice is annoying, but good vid

[eclecticdesigns]

@jewEATER89 Um, what's the purpose of this comment? I can't change my voice for you. If I'm so annoying, just stop the video and leave the page. No need to comment.

[cierpliwamj]

Super!!!!!

[praeconor10]

I love this and I think it’s a really great idea for men’s bracelets. Decent men’s bracelets are hard to find and this one is just about perfect. Thanks!

p.s. love the purple nails :)

[ELLENoco]

love your videos :) find them very relaxing to watch as well haha

[gatafierrra]

I was wondering how you attach the lobster clasps to a leather cord...great vid!

[justtubingby]

You should have someone else do the narration while you make the crafts.

You are "presenting" something here and you want to gain viewers; not lose them or turn them off.

To tell someone to leave the page is unprofessional.

Do not mean to offend you but your voice really is hard to take.

[IgoOrLee]

Come one we are not animals :D hahahahaha