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Leather Wrapped Cup Chain Tutorial

This remake (of a much earlier video) from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make a leather-wrapped cup chain bracelet, using your choice of leather, crystal cup chain, and silk cording. Find each of these resources below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Leather Wrapped Cup Chain Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Leather (preferably 1.5 to 2mm thick, Greek leather recommended)
  • Potomac Crystal Cup Chain - Crystal AB | SS16 | 4mm | Silver Plated
  • Silk cording (Griffin silk in beige, size 6)
  • Button (Peor button with a flower design used as the clasp)
  • Super new glue
  • Ruler
  • Bead mat
  • Cutting tool (flush cutters or sharp scissors)
  • (Optional) Thread burner for trimming silk cording
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Measure and cut leather to double your wrist size plus 4 inches. Choose your cup chain and silk cording colors.
    Start the Bracelet: Attach the button to one end of the leather. Tie a knot at the other end to create a loop for the clasp.
    Begin Wrapping: Secure the silk cording to the leather with a knot. Start wrapping the cording around the leather, positioning the cup chain on top.
    Wrapping Technique: Wrap silk cording twice between each cup of the chain, ensuring the leather remains flat.
    Finishing Wraps: After covering the length of the cup chain, secure the silk cording with three wraps and a knot at the end. Attach the button if not already done.
    Final Touches: Trim excess leather and cording. Apply glue to knots for additional security. Allow to dry.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Greek Leather Cord - Natural 1.5mm | 3 Meters
    • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
    • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
    • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
    • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Leather Wrapped Cup Chain Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    This remake (of a much earlier video) from PotomacBeads teaches you how to make a leather-wrapped cup chain bracelet, using your choice of leather, crystal cup chain, and silk cording. Find each of these resources below.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Leather (preferably 1.5 to 2mm thick, Greek leather recommended)
  • Potomac Crystal Cup Chain - Crystal AB | SS16 | 4mm | Silver Plated
  • Silk cording (Griffin silk in beige, size 6)
  • Button (Peor button with a flower design used as the clasp)
  • Super new glue
  • Ruler
  • Bead mat
  • Cutting tool (flush cutters or sharp scissors)
  • (Optional) Thread burner for trimming silk cording
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Materials: Measure and cut leather to double your wrist size plus 4 inches. Choose your cup chain and silk cording colors.
    Start the Bracelet: Attach the button to one end of the leather. Tie a knot at the other end to create a loop for the clasp.
    Begin Wrapping: Secure the silk cording to the leather with a knot. Start wrapping the cording around the leather, positioning the cup chain on top.
    Wrapping Technique: Wrap silk cording twice between each cup of the chain, ensuring the leather remains flat.
    Finishing Wraps: After covering the length of the cup chain, secure the silk cording with three wraps and a knot at the end. Attach the button if not already done.
    Final Touches: Trim excess leather and cording. Apply glue to knots for additional security. Allow to dry.