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

~Its Your Destiny~ Designing with Copper Disks and Proxxon Tools by Sherri Welser

~Its Your Destiny~ 

Designing with Copper Disks

In this new Design Team project for Proxxon Tools create these beautiful copper disks to add to any jewelry piece! I love to mix metals and had these 2 empty bangles that I had added verdigris patina to but didn't add anything else yet. I had a sheet of copper metal and decided to use my disk cutter to cut the round disks out and the Proxxon Drill Press ( TBM 115) to drill the holes for the jump rings. So lets have some fun making these unique copper disks!

~Supplies~ 

Proxxon Drill Press TBM 115

drill bits for the size of the hole you are wanting

Disc cutter for the circles

Copper sheet~24 gauge

Sizzix Big Kick for metal embossing

Embossing folders

Rust Patina

sand paper

jump rings ( 6 mm) approx 10-12

Assorted jewelry pieces, crystals,inspirational word charms,unique charms etc

Bangle of your choice to add the jewelry items  onto

1)Start by using the disc cutter to cut your copper disks. Lightly sand the sides smooth.

2) Using your embossing folder place the metal disc in the folder and roll through the Big kick.  

3) Apply the Rust Paste  to the discs and let dry

4)Using the Drill press drill small holes at the top of each disc and some at the bottom for added interest.

This rust paste is a very unique way to add rusty texture to the copper.

4) Add the jump rings to your jewelry charms and copper discs and attach to the bangle. If you have added an extra hole at the bottom of a disc then at this time add the jump ring and the crystal.

This is such a fun creative process to add something special to a plain ole' copper disc!

Have fun!