Leather Punch Jewelry with Proxxon Tools

Expand your craft and jewelry making with the Proxxon MICRO-Press. This leather punch bracelet will get you started.

Supplies and Equipment 

• Piece of leather long enough to go around the wrist; width of your choice
• Jewelry findings
• Proxxon MICRO-Press MP 120

Instructions

1. Make a pattern template and transfer the marking to the leather. I used a Sharpie to mark the holes and outline of the bracelet.
   
2. Load the appropriate size punch tool in the press. I'm using the 7/64" (3mm) punch. Align with the corresponding hole in the plate.
   
3. Lay the leather on the press plate and position so the punch tool punches the hole when the the arm is lowered.
   
4. Set eyelets at each end of the bracelet. Load the press with the 5/16" (8mm) punch and adjust the plate to a flat surface. 
   
5. Insert the eyelet in the hole, and press.
   
6. Attach the jewelry closure findings.
   

Carole