About the leather cuff bracelet
This bracelet was a super quick project. Since the leather I chose is already dyed and finished, I only had to worry about smoothing out the back with some finisher and adding snap fasteners. The design cut perfectly, and I was pretty happy with it.
Below are some high-level photos of the process, and also the finished result.
If you’d like to make your own, I’ve written a post with step-by-step instructions on how to create these kinds of Cricut leather bracelets. If you’d rather just buy one, I sometimes sell similarly-styled laser-cut leather bracelets in my Etsy shop. See if there are any you like!
The making process
At a high level, the process involved:
- Finding/purchasing the leather I used at a local leather supply shop. This piece was cheap, about $3.
- Uploading this design file into Cricut Design Space.
- FYI, you can purchase this design (along with two other geometric shape designs that come in the same bundle) in my Etsy shop for a few dollars if you’d like to make it! I also have free bracelet patterns available on this site (just filter for bracelet files).
- Cutting the pattern using my Cricut Maker.
- Sealing the back of the leather with a finishing product. This helps keep the fibres nice and smooth, and prevents them from shedding.
- Adding snap fastener closures.
And that’s it! Here are some images of the process.
The finished result
The red leather and this design cut really well with the Cricut, and I loved the finish on the leather (which also meant I didn’t need to dye it!). With these finished leathers, you don’t need to apply conditioner or sealant to the front of the bracelet. You can also get away without finishing the back if the leather is very high quality and not too fibrous.
I like the smooth, professional look of the fleshy side after it’s been sealed though, so I opted for this. It turned out great!
