How to make a Leather Cuffed Glass

INSIDE : Learn how to use a leather strip and make a leather cuffed glass. Add a little gold foil for a more elevated look! Fun simple craft project and a very budget friendly way to give a fancy gift.

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This post has been updated since it’s original January 2015 publish date.

I am so excited about this project, it is my second neutral Valentine’s Day project.  Last week I shared a Mixed Material Geometric Heart and today I am sharing a Leather Cuffed Glass.  

I originally wanted to gold leaf the actual glass, but knew it would be impossible to wash. So I decided to gold leaf the removable leather cuff around the glass instead.  It’s the perfect glassware accessory for any party!

Supplies to make a leather gold foil cuff

• Leather
• Metal Leaf Brush-On Adhesive
• Gold Leaf Sheets
• Deluxe Rotary Hole Punch
• Gold Rivets and Tools
• Glass
• Soft Paint Brush

Cut your leather strip

Start this project by first measuring the circumference around the glass you are adding your cuff to.  Since I planned to do a removable cuff secured with a rivet, I added 2″ to each end of the total circumference.

Add gold leaf to leather

Once your leather strip was cut to size, it was time for gold leafing!  

I applied Metal Leaf Adhesive and waited for it to dry until tacky.  Follow the directions on your specific glue for dry times.

Next, gently lay the gold leaf on the leather and smooth with a soft bristled brush.  

I wanted a broken organic line look, so I gingerly pulled the remaining gold leaf up to create that type of texture/pattern.

Hole punch leather

After the gold leafing dried, I used my leather hole punch to create a hole at either end of the leather strap. I was really surprised at how easy this tool cut through the leather. If you think you can just use a normal hole punch, let me tell you right now – you can not, haha.

Add a gold rivet

Then, I aligned the holes and inserted my gold rivet.

Using the tools that came with the rivet kit, I hammered the back end closed.  

Please note, it actually does not take very much pressure to close.

Leather wrapped Cup

I then slipped the leather cuff onto my glass and it fit perfectly!

I also quickly whipped up this adorable glittered heart stir, which was the perfect addition to my neutral Valentine’s Day leather cuff glass!

A little bubbly and I am now set for my Valentine’s Day drink in style!

Can you even imagine a small gathering of girl friends and everyone’s glass has these adorable leather cuffs on their glass?  DIY party heaven.

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