15 Must-Have Leather Jewelry Making Supplies for Beginners
Making leather jewelry is easy and fun. From bracelets to necklaces and especially earrings, I see so many people making and selling their jewelry designs right now.
The good thing is that everything you need to make your own leather crafts can be found within a few clicks on the internet. But, how do you know what to buy?
You don’t want to be stuck with a whole bunch of stuff that you don’t need sitting in your closet.
You especially don’t want to spend tons of money on things that you’re never going to use.
That’s why in this post, I’m covering the 15 essential supplies for leather jewelry-making projects. You can even get started with these as a beginner.
List of Jewelry Supplies
- craft machine
- faux leather sheets (comes in a variety of colors)
- earring cut file template
- earring hooks
- jump rings and opener
- pliers
- water-soluble pens
- leather necklace cord
- scissors
- hole punchers
- roll of copper wire or natural rawhide rope
- tassel pendant
- jewelry making course
- suede cords
- carabiners
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What kind of leather jewelry can you make?
Leather is great for jewelry making because you can cut it, wrap it, lace it, twist it, weave it, and braid it to create a different look for each piece.
- DIY necklaces
- Bracelets
- Earrings
- Tassels
- Rings
- Ankle bracelets
- Headbands
- Leather cuffs
Types of Leather
There is a variety of leather materials that you can use to make jewelry. It’s a versatile material that crafters love for its supple texture.
The type of leather that you choose depends on the different needs of your project and your personal preference.
You can break them down into two main categories. These are natural leather and synthetic leather (aka faux leather or vegan leather).
Natural leather comes in different sizes, types, grades, finishes, and qualities. Here are the five types of natural leather
- genuine
- full grain
- top grain
- bicast
- bonded
If you feel some kind of way about using real leather, you may be happy to hear the following information. According to the international leather panel, the production and marketing of hides and skins provide opportunities to support and sustain livelihoods, especially in rural areas.
Of course, you can also opt for faux leather. This is also a popular choice because it’s a soft material with a smooth finish. It also gives you a consistent color if you want to make many pieces and want them to all look the same.
How do you make leather jewelry at home?
You can make leather jewelry at home with manual materials like a pair of pliers, leather punches, and scissors, or with the help of a craft machine.
The craft machine will help you cut precision pieces of leather using a template (also known as a cut file). Once you have all the pieces, you can assemble the jewelry by hand.
How do you attach jewelry to leather?
Use a threading tool (beading awl) or pliers to attach jewelry like beads, crystals, gemstone beads, or charms to leather.
You can find this in the craft supplies section of any DIY store.
How do beginners make jewelry?
If you’re a beginner, start by taking a course to learn how to make jewelry. Some of the places that offer jewelry making courses are:
- Craft stores
- Online lessons from jewelry makers
- Community centers
Why make and sell leather jewelry?
Now is one of the best times to get started designing and creating jewelry.
The reason why is because it’s so easy to reach people all over the world and show them all your beautiful jewelry. You can do this without ever leaving the house thanks to the internet.
Best Places to Sell Leather Jewelry
If you’re anything like me, then you like convenience. Selling your jewelry online can be completely convenient for you and your customers if you use the right tools.
That’s why I always suggest selling online. After all, it is the wave of the future. Online selling is only growing more and more popular and accessible every day.
Here is my list of the best places to sell jewelry online.
- Etsy
- Amazon handmade
- Shopify
- Your own blog (start a blog and attach a shop tab to it)
- Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, Pinterest, pretty much all the platforms have a shop feature now)
So there you are! You only need a few tools to be able to do this from the comfort of your own home.
Once you start making a few bracelets and necklaces, your friends and family will probably want to try them out.
From there, who knows, you may even make it your side hustle?
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If you loved this list of ideas, I hope you will try my other easy DIY craft ideas! How to make faux leather earrings, 7 easy Cricut crafts for beginners, Glowforge vs Cricut: which is the better craft machine?
