Setting Rapid Rivets in Leather Cuffs

Setting Rivets in Leather can be a challenge.  

But with a few tips you can succeed!

You'll need a Leather Cuff and an ID Tag with 2 holes.

The leather cuff I am using is 1/8" thick and the ID Tag is .063" thick.

Step One:  Flip the cuff over so you can make marks on the back.

Find the center of the leather cuff.

Step 2:  Center the Blank on the back of the leather cuff.

Step 3: Use a pen to mark the location of the holes.

Step 4: Use the smallest hole on a leather punch.  

Punch holes in the marked locations.

Step 5: Flip the cuff over to the front.  

Place the blank in the correct position making sure to line up the holes.

Place the post half of the Rapid Rivets through the hole.

***I use Mini Rapid Rivets for this project because the holes 

on the oval tag are about 1.5mm.  Because this is just barely long enough 

for the thickness of the metal, you will not be able to use a setter 

or the regular recommended process.

Step 6: Flip the cuff over and attache the rivet caps.  

Hammer the cap until you are sure that the two pieces are attached.

Make sure to use a hard steel hammer.

Step 7: At this time you can flip your cuff and over so the ID tag shows.

Use the large curved end of a chasing hammer to smooth the shape

of your rivet.  

****You will notice that the rivet will be flat or

may dome inward.  The is because we are not able to use the domed setter.

Since the rivet we are using is so short, we're trying to

squeeze every bit of length out of the post.

******You will notice that your blank is very flat.  

You can add a cure to the ID tag by using a curving block.

Step 8:  Flip the bracelet face down into the curve of the block.

Place the block on top of the cuff and hammer.

Double check to make sure that your rivets are still secure.

Voila!!!!  You have a beautiful ID Cuff!!!

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Enjoy creating!

Lizz Barnes 

Ear in the Envelope Inc

Wrap Rings - How to Make a Wrapping Ring Blank

Wrap Rings, also called twist rings, 

are fun to make 

and VERY popular.

We'll go through a small tutorial 

and in no time you'll be cranking - out piles 

of these fun jewelry pieces.

***Note: if you're going to add a metal stamped design, 

do this before wrapping the ring.

The Tools You Will Need

                                                  

                                                  1)  A Ring Mandrel

                                                  2)  An Aluminum Wrapping Ring Blank

                                                                  

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                                                 3)  Wubbers Loop Bending Pliers

Start by placing the ring blank at an angle 

on the barrel of the pliers.

Pinch the very end of the ring blank.

Continue to hold the pliers closed and bend

the ring blank around the barrel.

Flip the ring blank and bend the other end.

Place the ring blank back on the mandrel

 with one end at an angle

and continue wrapping 

until the entire blank is in a 

spiral shape.  

You may need to pinch the ends 

and pull the wrap in a little tighter

at the ends to make sure 

the entire ring is in alignment.  

You don't want any ends sticking out. 

This could snag on clothing.

Place the wrapped ring blank on a mandrel.  

Check the size.

If the size is not large enough, 

then with some pressure, 

pull the blank down toward the larger sizes.  

The radius of the ring will begin to expand.  

You will need to go slightly past the size you want 

because the ring will spring back a bit 

when you take it off the mandrel.

Voila!!!  

You just did it!  

You made your very own wrap ring!

Beautiful!!!

This technique will also work well 

with thick wire with multiple wraps.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.  

I'm always happy to help!!!

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Thanks again!  

Enjoy creating!

Lizz

Ear in the Envelope Inc.

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