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Ever considered whether your laser cutter can handle leather? In this video, I’m showing you how I take my best-selling bracelet designs from unfinished vegtan leather to finished, premium-quality leather bracelets you’ll be excited to wear, gift, or sell. You’ll learn:
- How to select safe, laser-ready leather (and what to avoid)
- How to cut your leather for best results
- A simple leather dyeing and finishing process for a polished result
- How to install snap fasteners for a secure, professional-looking bracelet
Files used in this video
- Premium files: Rose bracelet laser cut file bundle: SVG & DXF templates
- Free files: Three-rose bracelet laser cut files: Free SVG & DXF template
- See other bracelet SVG design options in my Etsy shop
Supplies for this project
Note: Some of the links below may be affiliate links. If you click one and purchase the item, I’ll receive an affiliate commission that will support me in creating more videos and design files (but at no extra cost to you).
- xTool F1 Laser Cutting Machine
- xTool Laser Safety Glasses
- Snap Closure Kit (with installation tools)
- Fiebing’s Neatsfoot Oil
- Fiebing’s Leather Sheen
- Eco-Flo Leather Dye
- Angelus Pearlescent Leather Paint: Sterling Silver
- Angelus Pearlescent Leather Paint: Pacific Blue
Video outline
- Intro
- What you’ll need
- Choosing leather
- Step 1: Download & import bracelet file(s)
- Step 2: Measure wrist & adjust size
- Step 3: Find your cut settings
- Step 4: Cut your bracelet(s)
- Step 5: Finish your leather
- Step 6: Install snap fasteners
- Examples of styles and finishes
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