A Button & Leather Finish For Bead Bracelets – Jewelry Making Tutorial

There are so many amazing findings out there for finishing bead work jewelry, but your pieces have to be the exact right size to fit them.

What to do if you don’t have or can’t find a finding in the correct dimensions for your bead weaving?

Two bead bracelets with leather and button closures

In today’s video I show how to make a custom closure for beaded pieces using a button and just a bit of leather or ultra suede.

A beaded bracelet in greens and purples with a leather and button closure.

Another benefit to this method is that if your bead work is a bit short for your needs, the leather can fill in and add length.

A beaded bracelet in shades of purple with a leather and button closure.

Plus, it’s a nice way to use pretty buttons, add color and a textural accent.

Tools and Materials:

Enjoy the video and happy creating!

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