DIY making snakeskin bracelets

This tutorial will demonstrate a simple technique that you can use to make bracelets with imitation snakeskin and a slider bead.

Needed items for 1 bracelet

• A piece of faux snakeskin. Every wrist size is different, but on average, a piece of 14 to 15 cm should be sufficient. Including the clasp you get a bracelet with a length of about 19 cm.
• 1 slider kraal with a setting for a 15 mm cabochon.
• 1 round cabochon.
• 2 ribbon ends to finish the bracelet's cord.
• 1 Hook clasp.
• 2 small rings, 6 mm size. These have a thickness of about 0.9 mm which adds to the sturdiness of the bracelet.
• Glue, pliers and scissors.

How to proceed?
1. Cut off a piece of snakeskin to size, approximately 14-15 cm. Slide the setting onto the snakeskin.

2. Add a fine layer of glue on the ends of the leather. The glue firmly attaches the ribbon ends to the cord. A little extra strength is no luxury asevery time you put on the bracelet stress is applied to the ribbon ends and clasps.

3. Place the ribbon end hold it between thumb and forefinger to keep it in place. Use pliers to close the ribbon end. Remove spilled glue residue before it dries.

4. Connect a ring to the loop of the ribbon end. I stretched the loop somewhat by using my scissors, this leaves just enough space for the ring to fit perfectly. The clasp consists Of two parts, which you connect to the ribbon ends via the rings.

5. Glue the cabochon in the slider bead. I have stocked pastel coloured cabochons, which fit exactly in the setting. If you do not mind a tiny bit of space around the cab have a look at these 14 mm faux Druzy cabochons, the irregular surface complements the faux snakeskin.

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Open ring silver 0.9 mm thick 6 mm OR-Z004

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Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide turquoise FLT-004J

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide petrol blue FLT-004H

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide pink FLT-004G

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide terracotta FLT-004F

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide white FLT-004A

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide ocre FLT-004E

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide gold FLT-004D

Imitation snakeskin leather flat 10 mm wide cappuccino brown FLT-004C

Slider bead silver with 15 mm rivoli setting for leather cord SK002

Hook clasp antique silver 24x11 mm SL010A

Hasulith Glue 31 ml L001

Ribbon end silver 10 mm wide LKL001B

Pastel resin cabochon apricot orange round 15 mm CB-R023A

Pastel resin cabochon coral pink round 15 mm CB-R023B

Pastel resin cabochon lilac purple round 15 mm CB-R023C

Pastel resin cabochon mint green round 15 mm CB-R023D

Pastel resin cabochon turquoise blue round 15 mm CB-R023E