Leather. It's one of those jewelry making materials that is affordable but looks like a million bucks. Whether you buy it new or repurpose it from items on hand you are sure to enjoy these Leather Jewelry to DIY tutorials. Add beads, crystals, chain and pearls to the leather to create pieces that are classic and will withstand the test of time. 

 

DIY Knotted Leather Bracelets from Hello Natural - This easy four step tutorial shows you how to make a bracelet by simply knotting leather cords together.


The result is a  classic beauty. These DIY jewelry pieces are great because they go well with every outfit and can be worn during all seasons. Leather is an on trend jewelry making material and will go well with many outfits. 

Pearl and Rhinestone Leather Bracelet from Flamingo Toes - The leather base combined with the sparkle of the rhinestones and smoothness of the pearls make this bracelet one of my personal favorites. The through step by step tutorial will have you cranking out these beauties one after another. 

How to Make a Leather and Bead Wrap Bracelet from About.com Beadwork - Leather cording and beautiful crystals come together in this wrap bracelet. The step by step tutorial shows you how easy it is to complete this bracelet as well as options to make it shorter or longer. Add a button as a closure and you are good to go. 

Leather Wrap Bracelet Tutorial from Lebenslustiger.com - The beads are skillfully interwoven with simple knots to create a leather wrap bracelet with plenty of texture and shine.This tutorial shows that even simple to make bracelets can produce the prettiest results.

 

DIY Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Bracelet from Inspiration & Realisation - This one is for the minimalist jewelry maker/wearer. A simple braided and knotted cord finished off with a charm. Make it without the charm for the men in your life too!

DIY Braided Padlock Bracelet with Key from FashionRolla - This finished Braided Padlock Bracelet with Key looks a bit complicated but it really isn't. With a little cutting, gluing and braiding you can have one of your own. The most interesting thing about it is that the key and lock are also the clasp. Genius!

DIY Chain and Leather Wrap Bracelet from Why Don't You Make Me? - It doesn't get much easier than this Chain and Leather Wrap Bracelet. Start with a ready made leather bracelet and stitch some glistening gold chain to it for a study in oppositions. Flat with metallic. Smooth and lumpy. Black and gold. Classic but at the same time on trend. 

A Girl and Her Cuff: A Love Story from We Can Re Do It - This wrap cuff is created with things the maker had on hand. It is amazing to see the transformation from handbag strap to trendy and funky wrap bracelet. This tutorial is a perfect example of how to see old things lying around your home in a whole new light and creating something fantastic and useful.

Tutorial Tuesday: (Fake) Leather Feather Earrings from Transient Expression - There are some lovely faux leathers on the market these days and this is a great example of what can be created with it. The simple step by step tutorial will help you created a pair of earrings that are light weight and colorful. Just what you need to amp up an too quiet outfit!

DIY Anthro Inspired Lime Blossom Bracelet from Flamingo Toes - In this easy tutorial you will learn how to make a bracelet by wiring pearls and wrapping leather. This is a stunning summer time accessory the water and sunshine shades of blue and yellow will make you smile. While it only has a tiny bit of leather it is still a beautiful leather DIY.