About the leather cuff bracelet
This bracelet design is a little bit smaller and more delicate than some of the wider cuffs, so I thought this really cool silvery leather would look nice.
Because it’s a finished leather, the project was pretty quick and didn’t require much work after the initial cut. I love how it looks!
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 a piece of scrap leather at a local leather supply shop. This one caught my eye right away; it’s rare to find pieces like this!
- Uploading this design file into Cricut Design Space.
- FYI, you can download this design for free if you’d like to make it. I also have other free bracelet patterns available on this site (just filter for bracelet files).
- Cutting the pattern using my Cricut Maker.
- I had to be really gentle when removing the transfer tape from the surface of this leather because the pebble-like design would come off if I wasn’t careful. I knew this from working previously with this leather, but it’s something to watch out for when working with finished leathers that have patterns on them.
- Sealing the back of the leather for a smooth, professional finish, and to avoid shedding of the fibres.
- Adding snap fastener closures.
And that’s it! Here are some images of the process.
The finished result
I love that this bracelet is a bit thinner and more subtle than a lot of my other designs, and I think it would go well with a dressier outfit. It’s simple, but choosing a leather like this one really brings the design to life!
