Guitar String, Leather Bracelets

Posted by Maire Loughran Jun 9, 2008

My next jewelry project for suite101 was to be a black leather bracelet with cut outs similar to what Bottega Veneta was showing in Fall Fashion Week in Milan with his garments.

However, after writing my last article on celebrity bracelet style, I've decided to post instructions first on making a twisted cable bracelet similar to the guitar string bracelets featured in that article.

I've checked out the tensile strength of guitar strings to try to duplicate the look using sterling silver wire. Apparently the tensile strength varies based upon what type of guitar is being played.

While the guitar strings bracelets are very cool, and you might prefer purchasing one made from your favorite musicians' guitar strings, you can duplicate this look for a fraction of the cost using the instructions I give in my article. I'mgoing to get the instructions up before 4th of July - hopefully sooner.

I'll post the complete supply list at a later date, but the main component is 18 gauge sterling silver wire. Buy a 5 foot pack from Fire Mountain Gems or another vendor. I went to Michaels this weekend and purchased some aluminum metal sheet and metal glue (making memories brand) - in the scrapbooking department.

You'll also need a stamping die set with alphabetic characters. If you don't have one, making memories markets one as well.

The instructions for the black leather bracelet will be up sometime this summer.