How to Make Leather Wrap Bracelets with Illustrated Tutorial

Leather wrap bracelets is a trending favorite to spice up a boho outfit or rock out to a head-banging concert or add to a casual outing with your girlfriends. Wrap bracelets are a must-have for 2016. We will show you how to make wrap bracelets with illustrated tutorial that you can download.

They may look difficult to make, but after a few attempts, they are honestly easy to make. We will show you a tutorial on how to make these bracelets using one-hole beads and super duo beads, as well as a few tips and tricks to help you make these wrap bracelets.

The basic components you need for these bracelets are:

Button findings: which will act as your clasp. Button Ends will work well, also.
Leather or cotton round cord: these could range from 1mm to 2mm or larger, depending your preference and on the size of beads you are going to use. The length of cord needed for your bracelet will be determined below.
Thread: you can match the thread to your leather cord to hide the look or to add color. Check out some Beading Thread options but keep in mind that you will need a thin enough thread to go through the hole of your beads twice.
Beading Needle: size will be according to your thread and bead’s hole size.
Adhesive: Hypo-Cement with precision tip, is a good choice to glue thread ends or any fast-drying glue will do.
Beads: use your preference of beads or seed beads. Have enough if you plan to have a multi-wrap bracelet.

Determine leather length needed for a wrap bracelet

Use this method to determine the leather cord length you may need for a multi-wrap bracelet.

Take your wrist length and double the length. Multiply that by the number of wraps you want and then add 12”. That will give you an approximate cord length you will need to start your bracelet. (The extra 12” factors in the button knot, end knot(s) and bead size.)

Example:

2 wraps for an 8.5” bracelet: (8.5” x2) x 2 wraps = 34 + 12 = 46” needed.

Or

4 wraps for a 7.5” bracelet: (7.5” x2) x 4 wraps = 60 + 12 = 72” needed.

Keep in mind, these total numbers are approximate. You will want to test the wrap length while you’re making your bracelet. Having extra length is better than being short on your wrapped length goal.

Basic Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

The basic weaving of the thread will be going under the leather cords and then coming over leather cords.

Click HERE to View and Download an illustrated PDF tutorial on how to make these Wrap Bracelets. You can also save/download this pdf file.

Czech SuperDuo Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to make a Super Duo Seed Bead and Leather Wrap Bracelet — Designed by So Vang

With Czech SuperDuo seed beads, you will be layering the bead holes to create a layer sequence. Below is a tutorial on how to make this SuperDuo wrap around bracelet.

Click HERE to View and Download the SuperDuo bead wrap bracelet PDF tutorial and to download illustrated pdf tutorial.

Example Wrap Bracelets

Here are some of our inspired wrap bracelets.

This is a simple one-wrap bracelet. Think about using a different thread color than your leather cord color for a mix of colors.

Use more than one bead on each layer for more embellishment options.

Make a bracelet with multiple combinations of beads to create a fun layered look.

These SuperDuo beads look like tiny stone pebbles, don’t you think? Try a SuperDuo mix set for a colorful bracelet or create a zigzag pattern. What will you try?

Other Tips

How to add on additional thread: Tie thread to closest leather cord and glue with Hypo Cement or fast-drying glue. Cut off excess. Tie new thread to leather cord, glue knot and continue.

How to hold leather strands: An alternative to holding the leather strands, for stability when adding beads, is to clamp the button to a clipboard.

How to straighten leather cords: While you are stringing on beads, adjust previous beads with fingers to straighten out leather cords. Or when you have reached your desired bracelet length, lay the bracelet down and run your hand across your bracelet. This will help to smoothen and straighten your leather cords.

How to tighten threads/bead layers: If you find that your thread does not keep your bead(s) sandwiched in place or the bead sits loosely, sew up and under the cords and through the bead again. Over and down through the bead. Sewing through the bead twice on the leather cords will give your beads a tighter hold.

Tighten leather knots: If your leather cord knots are loosening, add a small dab of fast-drying glue or Hypo-Cement to knot(s) for tighter holds.

How to make an adjustable bracelet: Make additional knotted ends for an adjustable bracelet.

Single Wrap Bracelet

(1) Z005069 – 2mm Emerald Green Leather Cord
TCZ0194 – 17mm Flower Button
A006596 – Brown Beading Thread
GS00490 –6mm Blue Dyed Impression Jasper
A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

Faceted and Gold Nugget wrap bracelet

(1) A020532 – 1mm White Leather Cord
BT00038 – 12.5mm Gold Circles Button
A020510 – 4mm Gold Hematite Rondelle Bead
GS00414 – 6mm Faceted Blue, Red & Brown Tiger Eye Gemstone
A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

Pink and Pearl Wrap Bracelet

TC01262 – 15mm Brass Round Radiant Button
A016808 – 8mm Pink AB Round Chinese Crystal Glass
PR00284 – 8mm Preciosa Round Cream Rose Pearl
Z001553 – 8mm Czech Fire Polish Shiny Gold Beads
A019038 – 2mm Dark Pink Economy Leather Cord
A006587 – 6lb Crystal Fireline Thread
A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

Arianna Caribe SuperDuo Wrap Bracelet

(1) A020113 – 1mm Natural Red Brown Leather Cord
TC01263 – 15mm Antique Pewter Round Radiant Button
SB02239 – Turquoise Blue Picasso Super Duo
A006596 – Brown Beading Thread
A018854 – Gold Eye Beading Needles

January Birthstone – Garnet/Siam

Happy January Birthdays! Being the first birthstone of the year, January’s garnet, also know as the “Gem of Faith,” derived its name from the Latin word Granatum or pomegranate, because it resembles a dark red fruit. While garnet is a rich red hue, it “signifies power, victory, truth, purity, faith, and protection,” (BirthstoneZodiac) as well as life, happiness and strength.

Swarovski® defines January birthstones with garnet and siam crystals. We have four simple jewelry projects to start your new year! Wear garnet or siam this year whether it is for showcasing your birthstone color or to showcase this vibrant red color.

January Crystal Earrings

This pair of earrings is made with TierraCast® bezel charm that uses Swarovski® crystals. Simply open up your sterling silver ear wire loop and slip these glimmering charms on. Because these charms are 18mm, they are the perfect statement earrings for January 2016!

January Bangle Bracelet

The fun thing about these expandable bracelets is that you can add any of your favorite charms. Add your garnet crystal charm and your favorite charms for this easy to do and wear popular expandable bracelet.

Red Golden Dagger Necklace

GoodyBeads.com Blog | January Birthstone: Garnet/Siam - RedGold Dagger Necklace — Designed by So Vang

For this necklace, we paired sharp red dagger Czech beads with copper/gold-tone beads. Take some 22 gauge artistic wire and make a full loop. Before you finish it with a coiled wrap, insert your gold chain. Finish your loop with a wrapped coil. Insert your beads alternating between the dagger beads and copper/gold beads. Make another wrap loop at the other end while adding another piece of your gold chain. Bend your beaded wire piece to create a slight curve. Add your lobster clasp to one end of your chain and a jump ring to the other.

2-in-1 Necklace and Bracelet

2in1-Jan-Braclet-Necklace — Designed by So Vang

We used Chinese crystal beads, brass bali beads, seed beads and Czech O beads to create this simple elastic-strung jewelry piece that doubles as a wrap around bracelet or necklace. Create this fun sequential design as long as you want for an everlasting jewelry piece you can wear year round.

Sources: Birthstone Zodiac: January Birthstone – Garnet. http://www.birthstonezodiac.com/birthstones/january-birthstone/

January Crystal Earrings

(2) TC02118 – 18mm Siam Crystal Charm
(1 pair) FTEA0003 – Sterling Silver Earrings

January Bangle Bracelet

(1) TC02103 – 16mm Siam Crystal Charm
(1) A021132 – Silver Plated expandable Bracelet
(1) TC01969 – 16.6mm Letter M Alphabet Charm
(1) TC00141 – 22mm Key Charm
(1) A011729 – Small Anchor Charm
(5) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring

Red/Golden Dagger Necklace

AW00028 – 22 Gauge Natural Artistic Wire
(2) CH00721 – 2mm Petite Cable Chain with Soldered Links
(2) A011517 – 5mm Gold Plated Jump Ring
(1) A011537 – 10mm Gold Lobster Clasp
(7) A010294 – 12mm Siam Glass Dagger Bead
(6) A020510 – 4mm Gold Hematite Rondelle

2-in-1 Necklace and Bracelet

(1) A002290 – .7mm Stretch Magic Elastic Cord
(49) A016781 – Light Siam Chinese Crystal Glass
(7) A004246 – Silver Brass Plated Bali Style
(84) SB02042 – Czech O Beads
(140+) SB00066 – Size 8/0 Black Miyuki Seed Bead

Using Cold Connection in Jewelry: How to Rivet Leather

Cold connection is a unique metal technique that connects metal components without the use of heat. While you can connect metal pieces by glue or other adhesive, we will demonstrate some basic steps on how to use rivets with leather.

You will find many cold connection and riveting techniques in steampunk jewelry and metalworking. Once you have the basic tools and components for metal working and rivets, you will find how easy this versatile skill can be used for jewelry making.

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to Rivet - Leather Bracelet Rivet — Designed by So Vang

Rivet Leather (Part One)

For this project, we are using TierraCast® Rivets to show how to rivet on leather. When riveting on leather, use a two-part compression rivet, which will have a bottom and cap piece. Two-part compression rivets are best for leather, as they will create a tighter hold if you are adding embellishments with the rivets.

Tools Needed for Leather Riveting:
Steel Hammer, Bench Block, Leather Hole Punch Pliers, and TierraCast® Rivet Setter.

Punch leather through the backside using the Leather Hole Punch. Make sure to punch a hole that is large enough for the rivet to sit it, but not too big. If the hole is too big the rivet may not catch the leather, and may fall out. Tip: Punch with the smallest setting first. Increase hole size if the rivet does not go through.

Insert bottom rivet piece through the backside of the leather and put cap piece on top.

Press the two pieces together until it stops. Place on Bench Block.

Use the Rivet Setter that complies with the size of the rivets. i.e. 4mm rivets will need the 4mm TierraCast® rivet setter tool, while 6mm rivets will use the 6mm TierraCast® rivet setter. Use steel hammer to hit the rivet setter with 2-3 good strikes.

You can sandwich in TierraCast® Components for added embellishments. Or for our bracelet, we used TierraCast® Breathe Link. Use Bending Pliers to curve the link. Line up the leather behind the link and mark the holes of where the rivets will go. Punch the holes where you marked them and rivet the link to sandwich the leather and link together. Glue your clasp and you are done.

Rivet Leather (Part Two)

GoodyBeads.com | Blog: How to Rivet - Watch Rivet — Designed by So Vang

Make leather loop for jump rings, clasps, or joining components together. Create this wrap-around leather watch by using these two part compression rivets. Cut two 12” 5mm flat leather. Make leather loops on all four ends. Attach your clasps and watch face for a fun wrap-around leather watch.

Measure an inch distance between the holes. Punch with Leather hole punch pliers.

Fold and insert your top and cap pieces.

Hammer the rivets with your rivet setter and you are done.

Make loops to add jump rings and clasp as shown in this watch bracelet example.

Leather Bracelet

(1) TC02030 – Breathe Link
(1) Z003952 – Brass Magnetic Clasp
(7) CH00259 – 10mm Burnt Orange Flat Leather
(1) TC01450 – 4mm Brass Rivet
A015821 – Super New Glue

Wrap-Around Leather Watch

(1) Z001647 – Gold Watch Face
(4) TC01450 – 4mm Brass Rivet
(1) A019947 – Antique Brass Magnetic Clasp
(2) Z011513 – 5mm Brass Jump Ring
(24) CH00043 – 5mm Tan/Black Flat Leather

New Year’s Eve Swarovski® Earrings, PLUS How to Wire Wrap Briolette Beads

Who doesn’t love ringing in the New Year? You may find yourself at a rooftop party, celebrating New Year’s Eve with cheerful faces, sparkling fireworks, glittering streamers, plastic party hats, bubbly beverages, and midnight kisses! Whether you are dancing the night away or making a toast, we have the perfect earrings, made with Swarovski® crystals, to help ring in the New Year! PLUS, learn how to wire wrap Briolette Beads!

Pendulum Posh

GoodyBeads.com Blog |New Years Eve Swarovski® Earrings: Pendulum Earrings — Designed by Tory Vezina

Make these fun statement earrings with GoodyBeads.com NEW stock of Swarovski® pendulum beads. Take an eyepin and thread on the 10mm and 8mm crystal beads and make a simple loop. Attach the TierraCast® bar link to each loop. Connect the two bar links with the 6mm jump ring. Add your favorite choice of ear wires. Can’t you see yourself at a FABULOUS party wearing these FABULOUS earrings?!

Swarovski® and Rhinestone Earrings

You can’t have enough sparkle when it comes to dressing up for New Year’s. You have to sparkle as much as the flashy New Year’s ball!

GoodyBeads.com Blog |New Years Eve Swarovski® Earrings: Swarovski® Rhinestone Earrings — Designed by So Vang

We’ve given these Swarovski® an extra boost of bling with rhinestone rondelles. We made these earrings with an eyepin, 8mm round Swarovski® bead, 6mm rhinestone rondelle bead and a 4mm bicone Swarovski® crystal. Thread on beads and make a simple loop. Open the eyepin loop closest to the 4mm crystal and attach 1 inch of CH00412 – 5mm Filigree Leaves Chain. Open the other loop and attach 1 inch of CH00533 – 2.5mm Soldered Cable Chain. Attach the other end of CH00533 chain to your choice of ear wire. You are ready to rock the night away when the ball drops for 2016!

Wrapped Crystal Drop Earrings

GoodyBeads.com Blog |New Years Eve Swarovski® Earrings: Crystal Drop Earrings — Designed by So Vang

We love these pear-shaped Swarovski® earrings with patina sparkle that add a glittery shine. Paired with gold earring hooks and gold artistic wire, heads will turn to ask, “Where’d you get those?” Check out our tutorial below on how to wire wrap a briolette or top-drilled bead.

Tools Needed: Round Nose Pliers, Flat Nose Pliers, and Side Cutter.

STEP 1: Start with 6 inches of 22 gauge artistic wire.

STEP 2: Feed an inch of wire through the briolette bead hole and bend both ends upwards and cross. Cut the shorter end where both wires cross.

STEP 3: Take round nose pliers and grip the longer wire where the wires touch. Wrap wire back towards bead into a full round loop.

STEP 4: Use flat nose pliers to clamp onto loop. Wrap/coil the wire down and over the tip of the bead.

STEP 5: Next, hold the bead in one hand and the wire in the other. Twist the bead to coil the wire back up to the loop. It’s alright if your coils are not even, this creates a handmade look.

STEP 6: Cut excess wire with a side cutter and use flat nose pliers to tuck ends within coils.

STEP 7: For earrings, hook crystal loop to ear wires and you are done!

Jewelry Components List

Pendulum Posh

(1 pair) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings
(4) TC01295 – Rhodium Bar Link
(1) A001529 – 6mm Jump Ring
(2) A019612 – 2 Inch Eyepins
(2) SW01205 – 10x7mm Silver Night Pendulum Bead
(4) SW01204 – 8×5.5mm Silver Night Pendulum Bead

Swarovski® and Rhinestone Earrings

(1 pair) A012827 – Sterling Silver Filled French Wire Earrings
(2) A019612 – 2 Inch Eyepins
(2) SW00039 – 8mm Round Light Colorado Topaz
(2) SW00204 – 4mm Bicone Light Colorado Topaz
(2) A004469 – 6mm Clear Rhinestone Rondelle
(1) CH00412 – 5mm Filigree Leaves Chain
(1) CH00533 – 2.5mm Cable Chain

Crystal Drop Earrings

(2) SW01029 – 16mm White Patina Pear Shaped Pendant
(1 pair) Z001082 – Gold Filled Ear Wire
AW00028 – 22 Gauge Natural Artistic Wire

Easy DIY Leather for the Holidays

The holiday season is here and it’s the time of reconnecting with loved ones and gift giving. Looking for a quick holiday gift? We have some inspirational easy leather DIY projects. Jump on the trend of fashionable leather bracelets or try out an alternative use of flat leather for an easy DIY key chain.

Winter White Splendor Leather Bracelet

Simplify gift-giving with a stunning bracelet using 2mm leather cord. Cut the 2mm round cord at 8 inches. Fold the cord in half and slide the TierraCast® barrel bead (TC01538) through the cord ends to create a loop. Glue the cord ends to a hooked curved clasp (A019043) and you are done! You may want to make a few of these because you’ll want to keep one for yourself.

Licorice Leather Bracelet

Licorice leather bracelets are the perfect statement jewelry. Cut the licorice leather to the preferred wrist length. Add a combination of beads and spacers to add color and use O-rings to keep beads and spacers in place. Lastly, glue your choice of licorice clasp.

Leather Key Chain

Think outside the box of bracelets and you have an alternative way to use flat leather. Make a leather key chain with 10mm flat leather and licorice beads, spacers, and O-rings.

Start out with 6 inches of 10mm flat leather.
Fold the leather in half with the key ring in the loop Glue your leather pieces together.
Slide on licorice spacers/beads and a 12mm rubber O-ring.
Cut your leather ends in a criss-cross angle.

These customizable leather key chains are great stocking stuffers, don’t you think?

Check out our other blog posts for more easy DIY leather projects:

Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets

Watercolor Flat Leather Bracelets

5mm Flat Leather with Slider Charm Bracelets

Easy Leather Bracelets – Summer Style

Need more inspiration? Be inspired with GoodyBeads.com’s past monthly Trends We Love featuring leather. Here are a few leather trends we LOVE!

Clasp It: Unique Clasps Make Stunning Bracelets

2mm Round Leather: Easy Leather Bracelets are Great for the Holidays

Leather Wrap Bracelets: Get Wrapped Up In Stylish Leather and Cork Bracelets

Spell It Out: Make a Personalized Phrase Bracelet!

Statement Bracelets: Big and Bold Leather Bracelets

Wrap Suede & Chain Bracelets: Make Trendy Stackable Wrap Bracelets

Winter White Splendor Leather Bracelet

(8”) A013406 – White Leather Cord
(1) A019043 – Gold Plated Hook Curved Clasp
(1) TC01538 – Gold Hammer Barrel Bead
OR TC01752 – 4mm Gold Deco Barrel Bead by TierraCast

Licorice Leather Bracelet

(7.5”) A015304 – Baby Blue Licorice Leather
(2) Z001947 – 12mm Chocolate Brown Rubber O-Ring
(2) Z001948 – 12mm Sage Green Rubber O-Ring
(2) A015327 – Antique Brass Oval Spacer Bead
(2) A015612 – Antique Brass Slice Spacer Bead
(1) A015348 – Green/Brown Oval Ceramic Bead

Leather Key Chain

Black Version:

(6”) CH00051 – 10mm Black Flat Leather
(1) A016424 – 12mm White O-Rings
(1) A018905 – C-Koop Steel Grey with Chamois Brown Enamel on Copper Slider
(1) MCKR0002 – Key Ring
A015821 – Super New Glue

Natural Cork Version:

(6”) CH00547 – Natural with Gold Flecks Cork
(1) Z001947 – 12mm Chocolate Brown Rubber O-Ring
(1) Z003499 – Alphabet K Letter
(1) Z003555 – Alphabet M Letter
(1) MCKR0002 – Key Ring
A015821 – Super New Glue

Personalized Glass Tile Charms

by Kristal Wick
Customized purse charms and accessories have been on trend for many moons and for good reason! They’re darling reminders of what we carry near and dear to our hearts from kitties to cupcakes. Designs are all up to your own imagination and creativity.

Nylah Glass Tiles

Here at GoodyBeads, we love our kids and pets (they’re kind of the same thing to many of us) so we’ve come up with some super easy instructions for making your own personalized glass tile charms for purse charms, pendants and rings, with the cutest models Nylah, Sparkle and Bling (we realize we’re slightly biased but you have to admit, they are adorable)! Embellish a chain with Swarovski pearls, TierraCast® charms and other “Goodys” and you’ve created a masterpiece.

Bling and Sparkle Glass Tiles

Nylah is Carlee’s — our Graphics Designers’ – four-year-old daughter. Sparkle and Bling are my rescue pups who pose for treats any time — day or night! Whether you’re making these customized glass tiles for yourself, grandma or a BFF, let your creative juices flow when in design mode. They make great custom holiday and birthday gifts, wedding party jewelry and school picture memorabilia pieces – for just a few ideas.

Nylah, Sparkle and Bling Tiles

(1) A013854 – 35mm Large Circle Glass Tile (Nylah tile)

(1) A013863 – 35mm Large Square Glass Tile (Sparkle and Bling tile)

(1) A013850 – 23mm Small Square Glass Tile (Nylah tile and Bling ring)

(1) A013856 – 23mm Oval Dome Cabochon Glass Tile (Nylah ring tile)

(1) Z010105 – 20mm Adjustable Silver-Plated Flat Ring with Glue Pad (Nylah ring)

(1) A015180 – 12mm Adjustable Silver-Plated Ring with Glue Pad (Nylah ring)

(1) A013610 – 2 oz Diamond Glaze

(1) A011455 – E-6000

Paint Brush
Scissors
Sharpie Oil-Based Metallic Markers

Assorted images printed on an ink jet printer

Steps for a Custom Glass Tile

1. Size and print out your images on a laser printer (the ink from ink jet printers tends to run).
2. Cut out your image(s) to fit a specific glass tile, making sure the image is a tad smaller than the tile itself.
3. Using a soft paint brush, apply a light coat of Diamond Glaze to the back of a tile.
4. Carefully press the colored side of the image to the Diamond Glaze and press out any bubbles or air pockets.
5. When dry, color the edges of the tile with a metallic oil-based Sharpie maker (we used silver and gold in our samples). Let dry.

For a Pendant

6. Attach the pendant finding to the back of the pendant using E6000 and let dry.

For a Ring

6. Color the back of the tile with the Sharpie pen and let dry. Then attach to ring back using E6000 and let dry.

Holiday Swarovski® Cha-Cha Bling

With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to get serious about our bling and what better way than to adorn with red and green Holiday Swarovski® Cha-Cha jewelry? Expandable bracelets and rings are perfect for every shape and size of gal pal, and who can resist some blingy baubles for your lovely lobes.

Holiday Swarovski® Cha-Cha Bracelet

Why red and green for the holidays? This tradition dates back thousands of years when folks used holly, ivy and mistletoe to beautify and brighten up their homes during the long dark winter. This was also a vital reminder that winter would NOT last forever and spring would definitely come blooming around the corner! The Romans exchanged evergreen branches in January and the Egyptians used palm branches to symbolize good luck. Red represented the color of fire and keeping warm. White symbolized peace and purity in the western cultures.

Items used in Bracelet: A005639, A019691 (2), SW00167 (33), SW00133 (33), SW00105 (33)

Directions:

Slide a bicone onto a headpin and make a simple loop. NOTE: Be sure the loop is large enough to freely swing from the bracelet loops.
Repeat Step #1 for all the bicones.
Open bicone dangle and hook it through a bracelet loop, close loop. Complete bottom row with the following pattern: clear bicone, red bicone, clear bicone, green bicone.
Complete top row using the same pattern and add another round of bicones around this row so you end up with two bicone dangles per bracelet loop.

Holiday Swarovski® Cha-Cha Earrings

When creating our DIY Holiday Cha-Cha projects, we suggest making all the bicone simple loop dangles first. Get comfy on the couch and watch your fave movie or TV series marathon while you’re cranking these babies out. Practice makes perfect in the world of simple loop making! So why not perfect your talents while you’re on a roll and make them all at once?

Whether you believe the deeper meaning of these colors or simply just like how they look, nothing feels quite as festive as sparkly Swarovski® crystal holiday jewelry for your parties, the office or gifts. Of course put yourself first on that gift list, and while you’re beading away remember: one for you, one for your BFF, mom, sister, etc. Well, you get the picture. Now, get going and happy beading!

Items used in earrings: A010233, A019691, SW00167 (14), SW00133 (14), SW00105 (14)

Directions:

Slide a bicone onto a headpin and make a simple loop. NOTE: Be sure the loop is large enough to freely swing from the earring loops.
Repeat Step #1 for all the bicones.
Open bicone dangle and hook it through an earring loop, close loop. Add three bicone dangles per earring loop (one of each color).
Repeat Step #3 until all earrings loops have three dangles.

Easy Halloween Jewelry Ideas

Prepping costumes, buying candy, carving pumpkins, setting up ghoulish decorations and all your yearly routines of getting Halloween-ready, you can sure make some time to whip up some easy Halloween jewelry pieces. We have three fun and easy jewelry pieces to complement this spooky holiday.

#BOO Necklace

One of Goody Beads’ New Goodys for September month are these dainty, cute letters that you can string onto even daintier chain. For the love of Halloween, we choose “#boo” letters to showcase one Halloween’s signature statements, while throwing in a social media reference of course! We cut the 1mm rolo chain at 16 inches and attached a silver crimp with loop to the ends of the dainty chain by folding the crimps. We selected an easy lobster claw to one end and a closed jump ring to the other. You are ready to trend up your outfit with this #boo necklace!

Spider Web Necklace

We started out by choosing one of our many beaded link chains, in our chain section. The CH00281 is perfect in size and theme. We had measured it to a length of 3 feet and used a small jump ring to link the ends together. With another jump ring, we attached a spider and web charm to the chain. And you are done with this easy necklace that you can slip on and off with your wicked costume outfit.

Candy Corn Earrings

Halloween isn’t Halloween without mentioning candy corn. Who doesn’t love candy corn? It’s pure sugar! We dedicate this portion to the love of candy corn by making a pair of cute earrings! Using gunmetal headpins, we threaded on seed beads and iconic candy corn and finished it off with a simple loop. Hooked them onto some gunmetal lever back earrings and you are set to celebrate Halloween!

#BOO Necklace

(2) CH00707 – 1mm Silver Plated Rolo Chain

(2) A021707 – Antique Silver Crimp with Loop Chain Ends

(1) A021625 – Hashtag Beads

(1) A021598 – Lowercase B – Alphabet Initial Bead

(2) A021611 – Lowercase O – Alphabet Initial Bead

(2) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring

(1) A004272 – 7mm Closed Jump Ring

(1) A014106 – 7mm Lobster Claw

Spider Web Necklace

(3) CH00281 – 3mm Jet Beaded Link Chain

(2) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring

(1) Z003988 – Spider and Web Pewter Charm

Candy Corn Earrings

(2) A022043 – Glass Candy Corn

(4) SB00066 – Size 8 Opaque Black Seed Bead

(4) SB02042 – Jet Amber Czech Glass O Beads

(2) A019655 – 2 Inch Gunmetal Headpin

(1 pair) A002409 – Gunmetal Leverback Earrings

5mm Flat Leather with Slider Charm Bracelets

We love, love, LOVE the simplicity of making 5mm flat leather bracelets. With two simple components of flat leather and a clasp, plus the help of adhesive, you have a simple bracelet in no time. Let’s amp that 5mm flat leather bracelets by adding slider charms and dangles. With over 300 slider charms to choose from on GoodyBeads.com website, you can customize your bracelet with unique charms or colors, make a fun seasonal theme, or choose some of your favorite charms and bling your bracelet.

We suggest that you start by compiling your slider charms and laying them out before stringing them on 5mm flat leather. This way you get an overall look at the colors and sequence, and at the same time, you can choose what color of 5mm flat leather you want to go with. Once you are satisfied, cut the flat leather to fit your wrist, slide on slider charms and glue on a clasp. Quite easy, eh?

We made three different bracelets to showcase how you can spruce up a 5mm flat leather bracelet.

Love Bug Wrap Around

We love how our selection of black, white and red slider charms pops out from the white flat leather. One added bonus is the Charm Holder Slider that allows you to add any charm or dangle. Here, we added a fun TierraCast® heart charm and red enamel ladybug.

Seafoam Waves Bracelet

Summer may be over, but we will always have sunny days on our minds; the smell of salty water, the cool, brisk breeze of the wind, and the warm sensation of sand between your toes. In memory of summer, we made this Seafoam Waves Bracelet with a combination of turquoise, green and topaz colors. We also added a Charm Slider Holder and created a stone dangle, making a simple loop with a headpin and gemstone, for extra embellishment.

Kim Bracelet

For this bracelet, we doubled up a 5mm flat leather bracelet to have the width of 10mm. With that, we were able to use 10mm letter sliders to customize a name, while still adding two slider charms.

Love Bug Wrap Around

(14) CH00044 – 5mm White Flat Leather
(1) A020079 – Small Magnetic Clasp
(1) A015821 – Super New Glue
(2) Z002276 – Mini Charm Holder Slider
(1) A016890 – White Enamel Heart
(1) A017016 – Red Enamel Nautical Oval
(1) A017044 – Tempest Red Stone Oval
(1) A017043 – Tempest Jet Stone Oval
(1) A017060 – Athena Red Stone Pointed
(1) A017253 – Jet Sienna
(1) A017285 – Jet Stones Lavish Square
(1) A017855 – Light Siam Round Pave
(1) TC01634 – Black Jubilee Heart Charm
(1) A007695 – Red Enamel Ladybug
(2) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring

Seafoam Waves Bracelet

(7) CH00423 – 5mm Turquoise Flat Cork Cord
(1) A020079 – Small Magnetic Clasp
(1) A015821 – Super New Glue
(1) Z002276 – Mini Charm Holder Slider
(1) A016928 – Aqua and Smoke Topaz Stones Lillian
(1) A017013 – Fish Slider
(1) A017025 – Peridot Stone Curly Flower
(1) A017069 – Delight Aqua Stone Square
(1) A017235 – Sand Dollar Slider
(1) A017275 – Smoked Topaz Stone Regal
(1) A017862 – Aquamarine Round Pave
(1) A017264 – Jade Gemstone Billiard
(1) A019691 – 1 Inch Headpin with Ball
(1) A020977 – 6mm Round Reconstituted Larimar Gemstone

Kim Bracelet

(14) CH00254 – 5mm Violet Arizona Flat Leather
(1) A015688 – Antique Silver Magnetic Clasp
(1) A015821 – Super New Glue
(1) A016981 – Clear Stone Sweet Blossom
(1) A017266 – Cream Pearl Decorous
(1) A020126 – Letter K Slider
(1) A020124 – Letter I Slider
(1) A020128 – Letter M Slider

Easy Elastic Bracelet Tutorial

Remember when you were young and made stretchy elastic bracelets with a store-bought DIY kit of colorful beads and letters? Fast forward 10-20 years and let’s take that idea up a notch with a grown-up mentality of elastic bracelets. We love the concept of elastic bracelets because they are easy to make, inexpensive, and if you aren’t crimping the elastic, there are no tools needed.

Elastic Bracelets are simple to create, comfortable to wear and convenient: just slip them on and off! Elastic bracelets are the perfect jewelry piece for people with arthritis or those who have difficulty hooking on clasps with one hand. Layering different elastic bracelets is very on trend and bohemian looking.

We have two easy tutorials on how to finish your very own elastic bracelet.

Our first tutorial is how to tie the elastic cord of your bracelet using a surgeon’s knot.

Step 1: Gather your elastic, beads, spacers, and adhesive.

Step 2: measure your wrist size. An average size is 7″. You may add an inch if you’d like the fit of the bracelet to be a bit looser.

Step 3: Measure the elastic cord to your desired size, add about 4″-5″ and cut. Grab the cord at both ends and give it a tug, to loosen the elastic.

Step 4: String on the beads to the preferred length.

Step 5A: Make a cross knot and secure it by tying a square surgeon’s knot.

Step 5B: Illustrated look at the surgeon’s knot.

Step 6: Complete the bracelet by gluing the knot to reinforce its strength, then cut the excess cord, leaving about ¼”.

Our second tutorial is how to crimp your elastic ends to clasps, connectors, jump rings, toggle clasp, etc. Follow the same bead sequence as above or try your own sequence without tying the ends. For this tutorial, you will need a pair of Crimping Pliers, crimp beads/tubes, and your choice of clasp.

Step 2: First, measure your wrist size. An average size is 7″. You may add an inch if you’d like the fit of the bracelet to be a bit looser.

Step 5: Use a Crimping Tool. There are 2 hole crimpers. Inner hole will have a U-shape that will turn the crimp tube into a U-Shape, while the other will fold the crimp tube. First, crimp to make the U-shape.

Step 6: Then, turning the crimping tool, use the other hole crimp to fold the crimp tube, as if you are folding a book close.

Step 7: Repeat for other end of clasp. Cut off excess cord and done!

A tip when using elastic cord: loosen the elasticity by giving it a tug/stretch before starting your project. This will help in two ways. First, if you start with a piece of elastic cord, sometimes you will find it stiff. Stretching it will help make the cord more manageable to use. And secondly, because over time you will constantly stretch the elastic when slipping them on and off, it will eventually loosen the elastic. Loosening it before starting your project can avoid a looser and larger fit in the future.

Another tip when knotting or crimping your elastic, is to have a large hole bead next to it. You can conceal the knot or crimp inside the bead for a clean and professional looking finish. Or you can use crimp covers to cover the crimp or knot as if it was another bead in your elastic bracelet design.

Here are some inspirational, simple elastic bracelets that we have made using our tutorial above.

Onyx Stone Bracelet

Elastic bracelets can be as simple as this Onyx Stone Bracelet. What makes this bracelet more grown up is the quality beads used for your projects. These Dakota Stone Sardonyx Gemstone Beads have a smooth, round shape with natural white lines. They are also cool to the touch so you know they are high-quality gemstones.

Wrap-Around Golden Ruby Bracelet

You will find that elastic cords are thin yet sturdy enough for seed beads. Here, we used some size 8 seed Japanese Miyuki seed beads that have a hole size large enough for a .7mm elastic cord. Making a fun sequential design with faceted Chinese crystals, brass-plated Bali beads, Miyuki seed beads, and Czech O beads, we strung on a 28” long strand to wrap around four times a 7” wrist. You can always add more or less beads to accommodate your own wrist size.

Elastic Watch

For this piece, we used crimp tubes/beads to connect the elastic ends to the watch face and toggle clasp. This is a fun combination of using a watch face and making it into an elastic bracelet.

Wood Tassel Bracelet

From our Tassel blog post, comes this pair of Wood Tassel Bracelet that were made with elastic cord. Wood beads were strung in a random sequence and an added tassel for extra embellishment. We adore these two bracelets because they are lightweight and trendy with tassel addition.

Birdy Bracelet

Blue Sky Tiger Eye Stretch Bracelet

Blue Jasper Bracelet — Designed by Tory Vezina

Onyx Stone Bracelet

(1) A021634 – Clear 0.8mm Elasticity
(1) SDZ10RD-8 – Dakota Stones 10mm Round Sardonyx Gemstone Beads

Wrap-Around Golden Ruby Bracelet

(1) A002290 – .7mm Stretch Magic Elastic Cord
(49) A016781 – Light Siam Chinese Crystal Glass
(7) A004246 – Silver Brass Plated Bali Style
(84) SB02042 – Czech O Beads
(140+) SB00066 – Size 8/0 Black Miyuki Seed Bead

Elastic Watch

(1) Watch Face
(1) A021634 – Clear 0.8mm Elasticity
(1) A003579 – 17mm Bali Style Round Toggle
(6) PYR10RLLH-8 – 10mm Pyrite Gemstone Rondelle Large Hole Beads from Dakota Stones
(8) A014364 – 7mm Butter Pecan Czech Glass Bead
(6) Z002570 – 6mm Silver Disc Beads
(6) A021125 – 11mm Silver Plated Bali Swirl Bead
(4) A004830 – 2mm Crimp Tubes
Tool: FTTL0003 – Crimping Pliers

Wood Tassel Bracelet

(1) Z002653 – Red Tassel
(1) Z003429 – Brown Tassel
(3) NBWB0003 – 16mm Wood Bead
(8) Rondelle Nut Bead
(26) Z004978 – Red, Black, and Brown Round Wood Bead
(14) Z004009 – 6mm Wood Bead
(4) 10mm Dot Design Wood Bead
A021637 – Elastic Cord
A007224 – GS Hypo Cement

Blue Sky Tiger Eye Stretch Bracelet

(1) A021635 – 1mm Elasticity Cord
(7) TGE8RDLH-F-8 – 8mm Tiger Eye Gemstone Faceted Round Large Hole Beads
(14) BCL8RD-8 – 8mm Round Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone Beads
(2) TC00340 – 8mm Antique Silver Legend Spacer
(6) TC00032 – 5mm Silver Kenyan Heishi Spacers
A007224 – GS Hypo Cement

TierraCast Cord Ends

TierraCast Cord Ends have proven to be easy to use, with so much possibility for variation in materials and styles! The projects included here were designed by Tracy Gonzales, TierraCast’s Jewelry Designer and Product Educator. All designs were inspired by the current tassel trend and Goody Beads’ fabulous selection of fun fibers and threads.

Tassel and Chain Earrings

The Tassel & Chain earrings are a simple technique. We made the tassel ends and then used an additional piece of thread to attach a few short strands of chain at the top. After applying some E6000 adhesive inside a 6mm cord end, we tucked the tassel and chain inside. Added a jump ring and ear wire at the top, and Voila!

Seed Bead Loop Earrings

The Seed Bead Loop earrings involved stringing up several bead strands in varying lengths and making them into loops and secured with crimp tubes. We then layered 3 beaded loops with loops of fine, metallic-finish embellishment fibers. We secured both ends together at the top with E6000 adhesive and finished them up with jump rings and ear wires.

Multi-Strand Fiber Bracelet

The Multi-Strand Fiber bracelet uses cord ends that have a hole at the top, instead of a loop, so the finishing technique is wire wrapping instead of gluing. Start by threading four strands of Czech beads and TierraCast spacers with beading wire. Crimp each end to hold beads in place and cut leaving an excess of 1/4-1/2 inch. Take different fiber strands and cut them at equal lengths of the beaded wires. Next, make a slip knot with the strand ends, tying close enough to the crimp ends. Glue with Hypo Cement to secure the knot.

After it has dried, cut about 5 inches of Artistic wire and loop it under and in between the knot halfway. You should have two 2.5 inches of wire ends that you will feed through the cord end. Here, you can add more hypo cement in the cord end to secure the thread ends. Make a wire wrap loop with the Artistic Wire and repeat to the other bracelet end. Add a jump ring and clasp and you are done!

Our friends at TierraCast have an informative YouTube video on how to use Cord Ends. Check it out to guide you in the fun projects shown above and for more inspirational techniques.

Tassel and Chain Earrings

(2) TC01831 – 10mm Tin Oxide Cord End
(1) TC01903 – Silver Filled Hoop Wire Earrings
(2) A002814 – 10mm Jump Rings
(1) CH00094 – 2.2mm Blue Enamel Chain
(1) A011455 – E-6000
(1) A010412 – Precious Metal Embellishment Cord

Seed Bead Loop Earrings

(1) 11/0 Miyuki Delicas
(1) A014109 – Gold Plated Ear Wire
(1) TC01839 – Gold Taj Cord End
(1) A016245 – Gold Metallic Thread
(1) FTBW0001 – Fine 0.014 Inch Beading Wire
(6) TC01896 – 2mm Crimp Tube
(1) A011455 – E-6000
(2) Z011514 – 5mm Gold Jump Ring

Multi-strand Fiber Bracelet

(1) TC01017 – Copper Leaf Clasp
(2) TC01858 – Copper Cord Ends
(52) TC00552 – 4mm Copper Heishi Spacer
(60) TC00020 – 3mm Copper Faceted Spacer
(78) Z017489 – 3mm Amber Czech Bead
(46) A003332 – 3mm Opaque Rose Gold Topaz Czech
(1) A010405 – Sedona Sunset Embellishment
(8) TC00002 – 2mm Crimp Tube
(2) TC00001 – 6mm Oval Copper Jump Ring
(1) AW00052 – 24 Gauge Natural Artistic Wire
(1) FTBW0001 – Fine 0.014 Inch Beading Wire
(1) A007224 – Hypo Cement

Easy DIY Threader Earrings

Threader Earrings are a chic, modern jewelry that’s dainty and subtle, yet offers a simple to sophisticated look. These threader earrings are easy to make and wear. At one end you have a jump ring, where it is best to add a charm or wire-looped dangle of beads or crystals. Simple enough.

Below we have some simple and easy threader earrings that we’ve made. What will you add to your threader earring?

Golden Star Earrings

Get ready to rock out to your favorite head-banging song with these pair of star charm earrings. We used 4mm gold-plated jump rings to attach these cut-out gold-plated stars to the threader earrings. Let’s get jamming!

Golden Gear Earrings

For your secret love of steampunk fashion and jewelry, gear charms offers a modern, Victorian, and mechanical edge. Also attached with 4mm gold-plated jump rings to the threader earrings, these earrings bring an awareness to all types of fashion jewelry we are yet to explore.

Sparkly Ball Earrings

Using 1” headpins, we made rhinestone ball dangles to attach to our threader earrings. They add a pop of sparkle and shimmer!

Turquoise Drop Earrings

Still using the 1” headpins, we used turquoise beads to give these threader earrings a dab of color.

Golden Star Earrings:

(1) Y001135 – U-Threader Gold Filled Chain Drop Earrings
(2) TC01186 – Gold Star Charm
(2) A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated Jump Ring

Golden Gear Earrings:

(1) Y001135 – U-Threader Gold Filled Chain Drop Earrings
(2) A015816 – Open Gear Stamping Blank
(2) A011517 – 4mm Gold Plated Jump Ring

Sparkly Ball Earrings:

(1) Y001148 – U-Threader Sterling Silver Charm Drop Earring
(2) A009998 – 6mm Crystal Rhinestone Bead
(2) A001494 – 1 Inch Headpin

Turquoise Drop Earrings

(1) Y001148 – U-Threader Sterling Silver Charm Drop Earring
(4) A020983 – Rondelle Blue Magnasite Gemstone
(2) A001494 – 1 Inch Headpin

Locket and Metal Stamping Necklace: Back to School

With school quickly approaching, you can hear teachers rustling papers and kids groaning. While prepping blank notebooks, unsharpened pencils, and crisp folders, you can certainly throw in some easy and fun metal stamping projects to celebrate back to school time.

Here, we have made a simple Back-to-School theme glass locket with floating charms. It’s prefect for a parent dropping their kids off on their first day of school or school orientation.

Our friend Adrianne from Happy Hour Projects, made a similar necklace but added an easy metal stamping disc inside the locket. Intended as a teacher’s gift, Adrianne has a quick and easy tutorial to personalize the locket with metal stamping. (image source from Happy Hour Projects)

You can also show your school pride by personalizing a stamping blank with “2015” or “Wildcats.” Or add Swarovski crystals to your locket representing school colors. Whatever your choice, this locket and metal stamping project is a great way to celebrate learning and school memories! Check out our Back-to-School Metal Stamping Trend for more inspiring Back-to-School projects.

Locket One

(1) A019152 – 30mm Round Silver Glass Locket
(1) Z005241 – Cable Chain Necklace with Extender
(1) Z012824 – Red Apple Floating Charm
(1) Y004314 – Gold Star Floating Charm

Adrianne Locket

(1) A019152 – 30mm Round Silver Glass Locket
(1) A018597 – 3/4” Stamping Blank
(1) Y013843 – 28” Cable Chain
(1) Z012824 – Red Apple Floating Charm
(1) Y004314 – Gold Star Floating Charm
Tools:
- A010618 – Stamp Straight Tape
- A014415 – Bench Block
- A010617 – Stamping Hammer
- A010615 – Jeanie Metal Letters Stamping Set
- Polishing Cloth/Pads
- Sharpie
- Jewelry pliers

Czech SuperDuo Jewelry with Pattern Tutorial

SuperDuo is a Czech-made glass seed bead with a diamond shape and two 0.8mm holes. They are great for dimensional bead weaving designs, from your basic flat stitching to more intricate 3D lace seed bead designs. We have two fun jewelry pieces using these versatile Czech SuperDuo seed beads; accompanied with pattern tutorials.

Ocean Pebble Bracelet

GoodyBeads.com Blog | Ocean Pebble Super Duo Bracelet and Tutorial — Design and tutorial illustration by So Vang

We love the different mixes that SuperDuo offers. The assorted SuperDuo colors make it easy to bead freely and not worry about color sequence. Our bracelet is weaved with a simple straight stitch and because Super Duo has two holes, they are easy to intertwine.

Below is our bracelet pdf pattern tutorial. With a tube of 300+ beads, we were able to make this bracelet project, with extra beads to spare. For our 7” bracelet, we started with 83 beads for the first row. You can add more or less for your wrist preference, but make sure to have an odd bead count before coming back around. When you reach the end of the pattern, tie the remaining string with the string closest to it and thread through a few more beads before snipping the string. As an option, you can glue the knot for a secure hold. Add your choice of lobster clasp to one end with a jump ring and on the other end, attach ¾” of chain with another jump ring. Or you can certainly choose a toggle or tube clasp to finish off your bracelet.

Click HERE for Ocean Pebble Bracelet PDF Tutorial

A006587 – Crystal Fireline Thread
(1 tube) SB02575 – Calico Cat SuperDuo Seed Bead
(80+) SB01448 – Size 8 Red Brown Miyuki Seed Bead
(1) A011534 – 10mm Lobster Claw
(3) A002413 – 4mm Jump Ring
(2) A013608 – 3 Ring Connector
Alternative Link: TC00184
(1) A012848 – 9mm Cable Chain Link

Spiral Super Duo Earrings

We love our dainty spiral SuperDuo earrings. They glisten with an edging of gold seed beads and findings. These earrings are simple to make and a great project for the beginning bead stitcher.

Click HERE for Spiral SuperDuo Earrings PDF Tutorial.

A006587 – Crystal Fireline Thread
(20) SB01424 – Blue Brown Purple SuperDuo Seed Bead
(32) SB00632 – Size 11 Gilding Metal Seed Bead
(4) A011517 – 4mm Gold Jump Rings
(1 pair) A014108 – Gold Plated French Wire Earrings

Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets

A fun new trend is memory wire leather wrap bracelets. They are easy to pair with your casual outfits, easy to slip-on on your way out the door, and definitely easy to make.

Memory wire leather wrap bracelets are easy to make and require only three components: leather cord, memory wire, and end/bead caps. The best type of leather cord to use for these bracelets has a hollow inner tube or has a hollow center, such as our braided leather and cork cord. The great thing about using memory wire with leather cord is that the bracelet will retain its round shape through many wears. For a clean look, cap off your leather bracelets with bead caps and end caps. You can also add extra character, color and movement to a bracelet with beads, spacers and/or charms.

Memory Wire and Leather Bracelet Tutorial

GoodyBeads | Blog: How to make a memory wire leather bracelet

Memory Wire Tips

When making your wrap leather bracelet, don’t cut the memory wire before adding your bracelet components. First, slip all beads, leather pieces, and caps onto the loops of memory wire. Then you can see how the whole bracelet will look and still have a chance to make changes.
Use Memory Wire Cutters to cut the memory wire, as regular cutters may not be strong enough to cut through the wire.
Use Memory Wire Finishing Pliers to create a simple loop when using an end cap with a hole. These pliers can withstand the toughness of the memory wires. Learn how to make a simple loop on our blog.

Scarlet Willow Memory Wire Leather Bracelet:

GoodyBeads | Blog: Scarlet Willow Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelet

What you will need:

WR00120 – Large Silver Heavy Duty Memory Wire
(16-18″) CH00159 – 5mm Braided Red Round Leather Cord
(2) A021678 – End Cap
A015821 – Super New Glue
TL00206 – Memory Wire Shears

Morocco Mint Memory Wire Bracelet

For this bracelet, we broke up the leather into two pieces and used Czech beads and flat spacers to accent the middle portion of this bracelet. We added drop charms to each ends for extra movement.

What you will need:

WR00109 – Silver Memory Wire
(8) CH00881 – 5mm White Cork Cord
(4) A015229 – Gold Smooth End Cap
(12) A022157 – Blue Silk Picasso
(11) Z001355 – 6mm Gold Steel Disc Beads
(2) A001550 – Copper Etch Oval Drops

Instructions:

Make a simple loop at one end of your memory wire.
Cut cork cord in half.
Refer to image above to slide on the following cork cord, end caps and beads.
Make another simple loop and cut excess wire.
Open one side of the memory wire loop and slide two drop charms. Close loop.
Repeat step 5 to other memory wire loop end.

Pink and Pearly Wrap Bracelet

For this leather bracelet, instead of having beads in the middle, we added pearls to the ends of the bracelet for a for a pretty accent before finishing it off with a simple loop.

What you will need:

WR00109 – Silver Memory Wire
(8) CH00319 – 5mm Pink Twisted Leather Round Cord
(2) A021121 – 7mm Bali Deep Bead Cap
(2) SW00672 – 8mm White Pearl Bead
(2) SW00673 – 10mm White Pearl Bead

Instructions:

Make a simple loop at one end of your memory wire.
Pull out inner threading inside of the braided leather. Using chain nose pliers will also help this process.
Slide on the following beads:
Small pearl, larger pearl, end cap, leather cord, end cap, large pearl, smaller pearl.
Make a simple loop at the end and cut excess wire with memory wire cutter.

Teal Braided Wrap Bracelet:

What you will need:

WR00109 – Silver Memory Wire
(8) CH00660 – 5mm Pale Turquoise Braid Cord
(2) A010436 – 6mm Barrel End Cap
(2) A002413 – 4mm Jump Rings
(1) TC00082 – Made with Love Charm
(1) TC00464 – Lotus Flower Charm

Cut cord at about 7-8 inches or to your wrist preference.
Feed the Memory Wire through the inside of the leather until you’ve reached the end of leather.
Cut the wire flush to the end of the leather. Adhere end cap and leather ends together with Super New Glue.
Open a jump ring, slide on charms and loop end of your end cap. Close jump ring.

Check out these inspirational GoodyBeads memory wire leather bracelets: