DIY Magic Mystery Braid Leather Bracelet Tutorial

DIY Magic Mystery Braid Bracelet Tutorial

Learn to make a leather bracelet using the 3-part inside trick braid (also known as the 'magic braid' or 'mystery braid).

I share a formula to help you figure out how to size your bracelet (which seems like a bit of a mystery in itself), and go through all of the steps in detail including cutting the leather, braiding the leather, and attaching a snap clasp to finish your new awesome bracelet!

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In this video, I use nice soft supple leather that I salvaged from an old handbag. You can see that video here:
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES:
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soft flexible leather (see below for sizing formula)
sharp craft knife & cutting surface
fine tipped marker
ruler (preferably metal)
masking tape
decorative snaps: http://amzn.to/1tmHlMd*
snap setting tool: http://amzn.to/Ujccx3*
sharp fabric scissors

MAGIC BRAID BRACELET FORMULA:
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(Fit size + 1 inch) x 1.3 = starting length for your leather strip (1.5 inches wide)
Divide into 3 equal parts, .5 inches wide each. Leave 1.25 inches at each end uncut.

METRIC
(Fit size + 2.5 cm) x 1.3 = starting length (39 mm wide)
Divide into 3 equal parts, 13mm wide each. Leave 32mm at each end uncut.

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