Triple-Strand Bracelet with Leather cord, D-Ring Clasp and Charms

Courtesy of TierraCast®
E430

Summer Style Bracelet
STEP 1
Thread one leather strap 1 inch through one D-ring slot and fold over.
STEP 2
Use leather punch to make a hole through both layers of leather 1/4 inch from D-ring.
STEP 3
Insert rivet post through holes from the bottom. On top, place rivet cap onto post. Squeeze components together to engage.
STEP 4
Place bottom of post onto block. Place concave end of rivet setting tool onto cap. Strike setting tool with hammer until set.
STEP 5
Repeat Steps 1 - 4 with two remaining leather straps.
STEP 6
Braid the three straps together adding one ring at each overlapping point.
STEP 7
Adjust braid and D-rings to achieve desired bracelet length, allowing 1-1/4 inch for clasp. (Finished leather section should be 6 - 6 1/2 inches long).
STEP 8
Repeat Steps 1 - 4 with second D-ring.
STEP 9
String crystal bead and bead cap onto headpin and form simple loop.
STEP 10
Attach crystal dangle and charm to one round jumpring.
STEP 11
Attach the jumpring to the slot of one D-ring.
STEP 12
Attach second round jumpring to the large opening of the D-ring.
STEP 13
Use the medium oval jumpring to attach clasp bar to the round jumpring.
STEP 14
On back of bracelet trim leather ends 1/4 inch from rivets.

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