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Filigree Bracelet
How to Punch Filigree Designs
Silver Creek Leather Company, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, www.realeather.com
SUPPLY LIST:Leather WristbandsT3100-03 Filigree Punch Set 1Stylus (Modeling Tool), Craft KnifeRuler or Straight EdgeCutting Mat & Poly Board For PunchingHard Work Surface (Marble or Granite)Protective Leather Finish & Applicator
Optional: Stamps For Designs, Slicker,Water, SpongeLeather Dyes, Acrylic Paints Or Permanent MarkersRivets, Rivet Setter, Spots, Spot Setter, Jewelry Findings
Step 1: Scribe a light center guideline using straight edge and stylus end of modeling tool.
Step 2: Begin about 3/8” from snap. Punch row of diamond shapes down guideline 1/8” apart.
Tip: Keep the punched-out shapes for future use.
Step 3: Punch heart shapes.
Step 4: Add wing shape punches.
Step 5: Whether you add color or leave leather natural, always apply a protective leather finish.
Allow leather to dry completely before applying the finish.
Optional: Your can leave the leather natural and just add a protective leather finish or add color.
Shown here is applying a leather stain with a slightly damp sponge.
Silver Creek Leather Company, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, www.realeather.com
Other Punching Ideas:
Scribe more light guidelines if needed to help keep your designs straight.
For different effect, partially punch a shape (diamond shown above) and add alphabet stamp.
Add other punch shapes (such as round punch shown here).
Other Decorating Ideas:Heart shapes are just partially punched, then colored with acrylic paint & crystal rivets added.
Add a leather liner behind the punched design. Adhere with leathercraft cement.
1) Apply leathercraft ce-ment to back of wristband.
2) Adhere liner to wristband. Let dry.
3) Trim liner. (Optional: color liner back to match wristband back.)
Sample shows pre-finished red leather liner.
Sample shows pre-finished green leather liner.
Add leather punch out shapes and other leather shapes as appliques.
Heart shapes colored with silver acrylic paint before adhered to pre-dyed wristband.
Adhere applique shapes with leathercraft cement and place with tweezers.