Paper is an ideal material for creativity. You can draw on it, make appliqués, and use it to create all kinds of crafts.
Paper bracelets
Jewelry will be no exception. Yes, using just paper, you can easily make a bracelet, necklace, tiara or the whole set at once.
In the 60s paper decorations were very popular. They were made at home on their own. Below we will look at several examples of how to make a bracelet out of paper.
Different ways
There are many ways to make a paper bracelet.
Idea number 1.
Prepare the following materials:
- thick multi-colored A4 paper;
- fishing line;
- glue;
- ruler and pencil;
- thin plastic or wooden stick(as for sushi).
You can start working.
Ready. A simple way to make a paper bracelet with your own hands.
Idea number 2.
Using this method, even a five-year-old child can make a bracelet for himself. Although for the first time it is better to do it with him.
You will need:
- three multi-colored thick sheets of paper;
- scissors;
- glue.
It is necessary to cut three multi-colored strips of the same length. Now carefully braid them into a braid. In this case, it is advisable to glue the strips with each bend. But use a little glue so that the paper doesn't get wet.
This was the second way to make a paper bracelet. As you can see, it turns out to be a very simple but beautiful bracelet.
Idea number 3.
Egyptus Bracelet
You can also make an Egyptian bracelet from the cartoon of the same name.
To do this you will need thick but flexible paper. golden color, glue, 3 large beads blue color, 1 - blue, as well as a blue felt-tip pen.
- Cut a sheet of paper crosswise, attach it to your wrist and glue the ends together, cut off the unnecessary part.
- Using a felt-tip pen, draw the eye of Horus.
- Glue a blue bead in the center of the eye, blue beads on the bottom and sides.
The fabulous decoration is ready. Now you know how to make an Egyptus bracelet out of paper. This will be very relevant for little fans of the cartoon or for those interested in Egyptian themes.
Positive aspects of creativity
These are the most simple ways make paper decorations. Show them to your child and he will be delighted. Girls will especially enjoy this process. After all, in the same way they can make additions to the bracelet - beads or a necklace.
As for boys, the same Egyptian bracelet will suit them perfectly and will give them the opportunity to imagine themselves as the last pharaoh of Egypt.
This will develop them perfectly spatial thinking and creative skills. Weaving bracelets will help little children develop fine motor skills and finger dexterity.
You can also experiment with design and translate all your ideas into creativity. The main thing is not to be afraid to fantasize.
Making bracelets this is a very interesting and creative activity. You don’t always need a master class for this; sometimes a photograph is enough for an idea to pop into your head. Today I offer a selection of various models from the Internet with a short accompanying description. The models are very simple, but each idea has a useful thought. Moreover, many people really liked the last review, let’s continue the topic.
Often these bracelets use charms and connectors. The proposed version uses a flat natural leather cord and a ring connector. A button fastener with the help of connecting rings measuring approximately 4-5 mm is attached to the end for ribbons and cords:
Depending on what accessories are used for the bracelets, the style and mood of the jewelry completely changes. A few more options for example, made according to the same scheme. Waxed cord is used here, but with leather laces this bracelet will be more durable. 
If the hole is too small, you can use end caps. It is better not to use connecting rings in such a place; when tensioned, they can unbend. Or take the strongest ones, small in diameter and 1-1.2 mm thick.
In our store there are a lot of connectors suitable for such bracelets: birds, fish, twigs, lizards of different colors, flowers, eyes, lips, etc.
For a large item or button, you can simply thread the cord through the holes:
In this version, the top connector is also not fixed:
For the summer, you can make a bracelet with an anchor pendant. In order not to search for a long time, I selected several pendants for example: number one, number two, number three, but in general we have a lot of them)))
A few more options for leather bracelets and laces:
Fun solution:
This is how easy it is to make a lot of bright bracelets for the summer! Have a nice preparation for the hot season!
Today, many different types of leather bracelets are sold. There are models for men, women, and unisex. Some jewelry is fastened with a button, others are tightened with a cord. Colored beads and beads are used as decoration; pieces of leather of different quality and color are selected. Finishing elements can be woven into the bracelet or attached afterwards.
There are many options for creating beautiful bracelets:
- hemlines;
- in boho style from beads;
- with various stones;
- with metal inserts etc.
How to make a leather bracelet with your own hands for beginners?
Pieces of high-quality leather, even small ones, can serve as material for making several bracelets. It takes a little material, the main thing is the quality, color, texture and imagination of the creator.
Important! Leather for a woven bracelet that will be worn for a long time should be of medium density - up to 1 mm. You need to check that its reverse side does not paint your hand.
Materials and tools
In addition to leather, you need to prepare finishing materials, fittings and tools:
- Buttons for the fastener and a device for its installation.
- The waxed thread will be the basis for stringing the beads.
- Thread or leather laces are useful for making fasteners other than button fasteners.
- Cutting stripes and bracelet motifs can be very sharp knife. It’s good if you have a high-quality disk one, but any other one will do for leather crafts. The main thing is that it is very sharp.
- It is important to use a special backing as a basis for cutting, but it will not quickly dull the knives for cutting leather.
Reference! Some leather elements will need to be glued. Glue is used like Moment for leather or simple shoe glue.
5 stripe bracelet
One of the easiest options to make is a bracelet woven from leather strips.
The materials used are the simplest:
- a strip of leather in length equal to the circumference of the arm, in width - the number of strips multiplied by 0.5 cm;
- sharp knife for cutting leather;
- beads and beads for decorating a wicker bracelet.
All production can be divided into several stages:
- If the leather is rough and thick, the three-stripe weave will the best option. For thinner skin, you can cut five or six strips.
- You need to weave according to the pattern. For weaving from large quantity strips of leather need training, after weaving a certain amount, experience will come, your hands will get used to weaving the components of the bracelet, strips and appearance it will turn out quite neat.
- A woven bracelet can become the basis for further decorating it with beads and seed beads. The design for decoration is selected as the author’s imagination dictates.
- A metal button can serve as a clasp.
Leather bracelet with carved pattern
Simple bracelet– leather of greater thickness, from 1.5 mm, is suitable for its manufacture.
Materials for production:
- a strip of leather equal in length to the circumference of the arm plus an allowance for the fastener, the width depends on the chosen design;
- paste for drawing, easily removed with machine oil.
Manufacturing is simple, but requires great care:
- apply a pattern to the skin;
- cut out motifs with a sharp knife;
- Install a metal button in the center of the fastener.
Depending on the design and quality of the leather, the bracelet can be single-layered or placed on a second layer of leather in a contrasting color.
Braiding metal rings
Your favorite thin metal bracelets can be the basis for a new wicker product.
For making need to prepare:
- several metal bracelets - from 3 to 6 pieces;
- waxed leather cord, it can be purchased in the accessories and applied materials department.
Manufacturing will require a little patience and time:
- put bracelets on the fingers of your left hand so that the distance between them remains unchanged during work;
- metal products must be braided one at a time, maintaining the same braid pattern;
- Secure the ends with glue.
All handmade jewelry carries the warmth of the hands and positive energy of the creator. Best gift for friends and acquaintances cannot be found.
The accessory market offers us a large selection of style elements, but how to make a leather bracelet with your own hands? Both leather and its substitutes occupy a large place in modern choice material. It does not require processing difficulties and effectively complements the image. Leather is used in bracelets for both men and women.
Bracelets Styles
We offer you to consider several examples of bracelets and instructions for their manufacture.
Leather thin strips and waxed leather cords are sold in stores by the meter. Take the required amount and choose colors. Cut the strips into pieces and secure with cords. Collect different types cords into one bracelet. Add metal embellishments or beads.
Take a long cord so that it circles your hand several times and secure special fasteners at the ends.
Pay attention! The caps can be glued using super glue or hot glue from a hot glue gun.
Braid several blanks of metal bracelets with a leather cord like a wicker basket. The scheme of work is very simple, the master class will not take much time.
The simplest type of woven leather bracelets is the “pigtail” method. You can weave different types of laces and strips. Regular brown and black colors suit various clothing styles; more colorful ones are chosen for bright summer looks.
An interesting version of weaving with leather cord and beads has recently become fashionable. For such bracelets, the way of imagination is open in terms of combining the colors of threads and beads.
Delicate cute lacings intertwined with beaded thread are tied with dense bright denim threads.
Take beads from 4-6 mm and intertwine them with threads between two leather cords. To help with this you will need a needle.
Wide model
More complex, but still affordable way create your own individual accessory - making a wide bracelet like a strap or wristband.
Fasteners can be buckles or buttons. Spikes and rivets are glued or attached to a thick piece of leather, and holes are made through which cords can be threaded for decoration.
We find suitable material in the form of pieces from an old jacket, bags or boots. The buckle clasps can also be taken from the straps of old bags, the buttons are purchased new.
Thick leather is enough to secure with buttons, press out the design, paint it with paints, paste it with half beads, and embroider it with threads.
Thin leather and suede are glued onto steel or plastic blanks for bracelets. They are sold in hardware stores and can come in various widths and sizes.
Most often, needlewomen use this material for bead embroidery. It is not necessary to make bracelets from solid fabric; small pieces of leather can also serve as material for creating jewelry. Attach geometric shapes or cut-out leaves using leather glue. A leather flower, attached with a button on a strip, becomes a glamorous detail in your appearance.
Men's options
Common associations of a men's bracelet as rock attributes or an addition to the impressive image of bikers. However, it is still relevant to add fittings, metal inserts with engraving of a name, club or ornament, spikes and rivets to such accessories. But in contrast to the informal movement, leather bracelets entered the style of the urban man. Many stars wear such jewelry, and they look no less masculine.
Some types of bracelets become purely men's work. Made from thick calfskin gentle hand girls find it difficult to cut out any detail. But such bracelets will look very impressive with some folk ornaments, which is very fashionable now. Although the task is simplified if it is possible to glue the embroidery on top of the leather, and the material itself will act as a strong base.
AFGHAN BRAID
This type of weaving is widespread in the East. This is how waist belts, horse harnesses, bag handles, etc. are woven. Having learned how to weave such a bracelet, you will at the same time learn a simple and durable way to connect leather strips without using metal fittings. 
1. Cut two strips of leather 5mm wide and 160mm long.
2. Using a blunt awl, mark the edges of the slots according to the dimensions given here or change them as desired.
RULE: a) the distance between the slots is equal to half the width of the strip;
b) the number of slots on the strips differs by one (for us it is six and seven).
3. Make the slits with a chisel with a blade width of 6 mm.
4. Sharpen the ends of the strips with a chisel or knife.
5. Take in left hand a strip with seven slits with the end free from the slits towards you. Use a smoothing iron or a screwdriver to widen the nearest slot. Pass the short end of the six-slit strip down through this widened slit and lightly pull and straighten the weave.
6. Sand the short end of the strip with six slots and glue the strips with seven slots to the bakhtarma.
7. Using an ironing pin, widen the nearest slot on the six-slit strip and pass the seven-slot strip through this slot from the bottom up.
8. The principle of weaving is clear. Pass the bottom strip through the top strip each time.
9. Upon completion of weaving, sand the short end of the strip with seven slots and glue strips with six slots to the bakhtarma.
10. The choice of bracelet length is yours. Trim the excess from the ends of the strips. Punch holes. Install the bartack.
SINGLE PUZZLE
This and the next bracelet represent the embodiment in leather logical problems about braids. We refer lovers of such problems to books on entertaining mathematics.
1. Trim exactly one edge of the cooked skin.
2. Mark the ends of the slots, and then cut them with a knife. The length of the slots is 160 mm, the width of the cords is 3-4 mm.
3. Now trim the second edge of the bracelet.
4. Weaving. Mentally mark the top and bottom of the weave and number the cords from left to right: 1,2,3.
First cycle: - 3rd between 1st and 2nd;
- the bottom of the weave between the 1st and 2nd (turning out the cords should not bother you);
- 2nd on 1st, 3rd on 2nd;
- the bottom of the weave between the 3rd and 2nd. After the end of the cycle, the normal arrangement of the cords is restored.
Second cycle: This cycle can be repeated 2-3 times until the weaving is completed.
- 1st to 3rd;
- the bottom of the weave between the 1st and 2nd;
- 2nd on 1st, 3rd on 2nd;
- the bottom of the weave between the 2nd and 3rd.
Stop when weaving becomes impossible due to the tight arrangement of the elements.
5. Using a blunt awl or ironing iron and tweezers, distribute the weave evenly over the bracelet. Trim the edges with a semicircular chisel, punch holes for the fastening, and install the fastening.
DOUBLE PUZZLE
A variant of the puzzle in which six strips of weaving are used instead of three. In this case, each pair of stripes is taken as one strip, and weaving is performed in the same way as in the case of a single puzzle. Options with nine stripes are possible, with three stripes being taken as one.
GIRL'S BRAID
1. Cut three cords 220-250 mm long and 3 mm wide.
2. Gather the side surfaces of the cords with glue into one strip. The length of such an assembled strip is 25 mm. The opposite end of the cords should be free. Insert the assembled end into a clothespin or clamp. 
3. Mentally number the cords from left to right: 1,2,3.
Weaving pattern: 3rd on 2nd, 1st on 3rd, 2nd on 1st, 3rd on 2nd, etc.
Make sure the cords are evenly spaced in the braid.
4. When the length of the braided part reaches 140 mm, clamp the edge of the braided part with a large clothespin or clamp so that the unbraided ends of the cords remain free. Gather the unbraided ends into a single strip with glue.
5. Chop the edges of the bracelet with a chisel so that the length of the unbraided ends is 10 mm.
6. Make two pieces to decorate the ends of the bracelet. Details are shown in the picture.
7. Sand the unbraided ends of the bracelet from the mesh side.
8. Connect the ends of the bracelet with the details of the ends using “Moment” glue, gluing the decorated parts to the ends of the bracelet.
9. Make and install the bartack.
FOUR CORDS BRAID
1. Cut four cords 220-250 mm long and 4 mm wide.
2. Gather the side surfaces of the ends of the cords with glue into one strip. The length of such a strip is 25 mm. The opposite end of the cords should be free. Clamp the assembled end with a clothespin.
3. Mentally number the cords from left to right from 1st to 4th.
Weaving pattern: 5th on the 2nd, 1st on the 3rd, 4th under the 2nd and on the 1st.
Next, the weaving pattern is as follows: the leftmost “ON” and the rightmost “UNDER and ON”.
4. Repeat steps. 4-9 “Maiden braid”. The details of the design of the ends of the bracelet are similar to those given above. Change the width of the gluing area according to the width of the cords.
CIRCULAR BRAID
To make it you will need in addition thin skin a rope around which cords are braided.
1. Cut four cords 250 mm long and prepare a rope of the same length with a diameter of 3 to 5 mm.
2. Glue the ends of the cords to the end of the rope in a circle. The length of the glued section is approximately 15-20 mm. Additionally, secure the place where the cords are glued by tightly wrapping them with thread.
3. Divide the cords into two pairs - left and right. Mentally number the cords from left to right from 1st to 4th, take the left cords in your left hand, and the right cords in your right.
4. Weave according to the pattern: pass the 1st cord behind the rope and pass it between the 3rd and 4th, lay it on the 3rd, draw the 4th cord behind the rope and pass it between the rope and the 2nd, lay it on the 1st. Next we weave like this:
the leftmost cord goes under the rightmost cord, the rightmost cord goes under the leftmost cord.
5. When the length of the braided part reaches 130-140 mm, the end of the braid should be secured. To do this, wrap the end of the weave with thread. Glue the loose ends to the rope.
6. Trim the unbraided sections. Their length should be 10 mm.
7. Make two end trim pieces.
8. Lubricate the unbraided ends with Moment glue and leave to dry. Now lubricate the details of the ends with glue on the bakhtarma side.
9. Roll the tubes of design details around the unwoven ends of the bracelet so that the threads are completely covered. Flatten the ends of these tubes by lightly tapping them with a shoe hammer. It is possible that the gluing area on the tube itself will have to be additionally glued.
10. Punch holes for the bartack and install it.
HARLEQUIN
This is a variant of a circular braid, which is woven with two pairs of cords, one of them light, the other dark. Place a pair of dark cords on the left and a pair of light cords on the right and follow all the instructions for weaving the previous bracelet. 
The article uses materials from the book by Ilya Mitsel “Skin. Braided and embossed bracelets."