Triple-Strand Bracelet with TierraCast Components, Leather Cord and Chain

Courtesy of TierraCast®
E430

Peace Punk Bracelet
STEP 1
To determine bracelet size, measure wrist loosely and add 1-1/2 inches. Trim leather strap to that length. (Example: For 7-inch wrist, trim leather to 8-1/2 inches).
STEP 2
Use pencil to make mark 1/4 inch from one end of leather.
STEP 3
Thread strap through slide about 3/4 inch.
STEP 4
Fold over and use leather punch to make 2.5mm hole through both layers at mark.
STEP 5
Place rivet post through holes from back. On top side cover post with rivet cap. Squeeze together to engage.
STEP 6
Place bottom of post onto bench block. Place concave end of rivet setter onto cap. Strike with hammer until set.
STEP 7
Repeat Steps 2 - 6 at other end.
STEP 8
To embellish use pencil to mark center of bracelet. Make two more marks to each side of center, evenly spaced.
STEP 9
Use leather punch to make 2.5mm hole at each mark.
STEP 10
Use metal punch to make an approximately 2.5mm hole inside snap cap below the word ''Peace.''
STEP 11
Repeat Steps 5 and 6, adding snap cap before rivet cap, at center hole.
STEP 12
Repeat Steps 5 and 6, adding spacer before rivet cap, at hole to one side of snap cap. Repeat.
STEP 13
Repeat Steps 5 and 6 at last two holes.
STEP 14
Cut two chain pieces the same length as leather section.
STEP 15
Open end link of one piece of chain. Attach next to leather on one of the slides. Attach other end to the slide at other end of bracelet. Repeat with second piece of chain.
STEP 16
Use one chain link to add toggle ring to one end of bracelet. Use two chain links to add toggle bar to other end.
STEP 17
Congratulations! You have created your own Peace Punk Bracelet. For additional length add more chain links when attaching toggle set.

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