How should I set stones in leather?

[Rolandranch]

Hello!

I am making some leather bracelets with turquoise stones set in them. What is a good method for setting stones in leather so that they will stay and not pop out over time? 

This first one is my experiment. I set it with barges cement but I'm afraid it will pop out over time. The stones are backed with some kind of epoxy.

Any help is appreciated. 

(Pics coming soon) 

-Ryan

[micktx]

I use a leather piece and cut a hole in the leather smaller than the stone.  Then sew the piece to your project.  here's an example because I know I didn't explain this very well.

 

[Rolandranch]

[Rolandranch]

  On 12/31/2018 at 10:25 PM, micktx said:

I use a leather piece and cut a hole in the leather smaller than the stone.  Then sew the piece to your project.  here's an example because I know I didn't explain this very well.

 

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Thanks! I kinda did that but it seems that I need to make my hole even smaller. Did you use any glue or are the stones held in by the leather alone?

[micktx]

So why did you ask if you already knew how to do it?  Playing the game of Stump the Dummy huh.  I see how you are ya little whipper snapper.  You'll get yours.     

I've used glue and just the leather.  Haven't had an issue either way.  It looks like you need to cut the hole smaller by about 1/8 inch or so.  Looks good.

[Rolandranch]

  On 12/31/2018 at 10:41 PM, micktx said:

So why did you ask if you already knew how to do it?  Playing the game of Stump the Dummy huh.  I see how you are ya little whipper snapper.  You'll get yours.     

I've used glue and just the leather.  Haven't had an issue either way.  It looks like you need to cut the hole smaller by about 1/8 inch or so.  Looks good.

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Lol! I didn't know people did it that way until you posted. I thought I was just trying something out that might work. So I'll cut my holes smaller.

Thanks for your help!