How to Braid Leather in a Circle
Braiding leather into a circle for a bracelet is not as difficult as it looks. The "mystery braid," a style of braided leather bracelet that has been around for many years, is a great style to learn and practice. Braided leather bracelets make wonderful, inexpensive gifts for friends and family. Plus, your friends and family will be impressed when you tell them you made the mystery braid without any help from an expert.
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Instructions
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Measure your wrist. Add 2 inches to your wrist measurement to calculate the length you should cut the leather for your bracelet.
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Cut a strip of leather about 1-inch wide, and in a length equal to the number you calculated for your wrist measurement. A thinner piece of leather will make a more flexible bracelet.
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Cut two slits into the piece of leather using sharp scissors. Leave 3/4 inch of uncut leather at each end of the bracelet. Leave plenty of room to attach a snap.
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Place the left strip of leather over the middle strip, the right strip over the original left strip and the new left strip over the new middle strip.
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Thread the bottom of the bracelet through the hole that is created on the right side of the bracelet, between the right and two left strips.
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Place the right strip over the middle strip, the left strip over the new middle strip and the right strip over the new middle strip.
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Thread the bottom of the bracelet through the left hole that is created between the left strip and two right strips.
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Adjust the braid to even out the spacing.
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Glue or sew a snap to the ends of the bracelet in order to wear it.
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