Leather Bracelets: Step-by-step instructions for 33 leather cuffs, bracelets and bangles with knots, beads, buttons and charms

First I want to say, I've never written a poor review. But this book promises instruction to making bracelets. But what it doesn't say in the description, is that the example step by step pictures are very, very small. And example is shown using thin materials, that sometimes blend into the background. I would have never spent money on this book with such poor instructions! I own many books on jewelry making. None of which are poor like this one.

I bought this book because the bracelets it featured were so pretty. I have now made 4 of the bracelets and bought materials to make other styles. Having done that, I can tell you that the instructions will hamper your ability to make the bracelets. Sometimes they are simply unclear, but worse is that vital information is sometimes missing or is completely wrong. For example, one bracelet requires a 2 mm leather cord and a 2 mm pewter charm that is supposed to fit on the leather cord. Clearly a 2 mm pewter charm will not have a hole big enough to fit on a 2 mm leather cord. It should say a pewter charm with a 2 mm hole. The instructions often require a fastener but do not specify what size. In sum, although I have made some pretty bracelets from this book, it has been a very frustrating process. There has got to be better books out there.

Love this book! The friendship bracelet craze and the recent popularity of leather bracelets had me wishing I could make all of the cute bracelets I see in the stores. This book has gorgeous pictures, and clear instructions with step by step diagrams for women's bracelets, and even a few for men. Some of the bracelet styles are so pretty, that the book even suggests making it longer to wear as either a necklace or wrap-bracelet. I love that! My husband even looked thought the book and asked me how I thought he would look wearing one of the men's style bracelets (and he doesn't wear ANY jewelry except for his wedding ring!!) I'm ordering supplies today, and can't wait to start making bracelets!

Think of it as macrame for leather. This book has become my go to book for making bracelets.There is a learning curve to reading this book and I wish that the pages had more detail instead of telling you to go to a different page. It would be nice if the book was broken down into sections of making bracelets based on technique. The techniques are all at the back of the book and it doesn’t tell you what page to find it on.I do like that it has color pairing ideas and that it tells you the finished length of the bracelet. As you follow the directions to making each bracelet it tells you the technique and what page to find it. Make sure you have a sticky note on hand to jot notes on or to just save your page.

I have been wanting to learn how to make teen/adult style friendship and leather bracelets for a long time. I just couldn't find a how-to-book that interested me to learn, until this book came into my view. The book has alot of very nice styles including the usage of beads, metals, and buttons to help you use your imagination further. This book is in color and so planned out very well. It gives you clear step-by-step instructions. It's a great way to relax and free your mind. The styles are great for adults and not very childish for teenagers. Note: If I was able to make my very first bracelet quickly and exactly as it appeared in this book, then believe me, this is a great book. My teen said, "Hey Mom! Thanks for buying me all these great bracelets!" Once I told him that I made them, I finally heard the word, "Cool!" For anyone with teens, you know how hard it is to ever get any brownie points from them or feel like the cool parent. So for now I'm labeled as the "Cool Mom" by him and his friends, until a punishment comes along for breaking the rules.😁

Read through it, haven't really tried too much, but pictures and directions are good. Think it will be quite useful when I actually get around to making a few.

Beautiful well written book, most stuff I knew as far as laddering goes, but I learned a bunch of new tricks and techniques. Any beader into these kinds of bracelets, this is a must have.

Very informative book with step by step written directions and photos demonstrating the correct way to braid and assemble the example bracelets. Great for learning basic skills! Then you can take those skills and expand with your imagination. Very happy I purchased this one!

I love these leather knotting books. It’s so easy to follow step by step. Thank ou so much

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Great book quick delivery earlier than expected thank you

She loved it

Bracelets are underwhelming but lead to great ideas. Excellent knot tying instruction.