Learn how to make easy DIY Napkin Rings from scrap leather. These leather napkin rings are the perfect addition to a summer BBQ, casual outdoor wedding, or rustic holiday table setting.
Our new home has a lovely, large patio — and I just can’t wait to start eating outdoors {can you believe it has been snowing today?! in April!}. It’s no doubt that our new, leather napkin rings will be making an appearance because they are just perfect for a summer BBQ! Planning any get-togethers? Make these easy DIY Napkin Rings in minutes!
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Yes, seriously, minutes. In only four simple steps, you’ll have stylish, modern napkin rings for your next dinner party.
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How to Make DIY Napkin Rings from Leather
- First, cut the leather scraps into 7.5″ long strips using a rotary cutter on a self-healing mat. Each strip should be approximately 1″ wide at the base and approximately .3″ at the top.
- Next, cut the top at an angle in order to bring the leather strip to a point.
- Once the leather strips are properly cut, punch holes with a leather hole punch. At the largest hole setting, I punched 3 overlapping holes in order to create a slot wide enough for the pointed leather tip.Don’t punch too many holes! If the slot gets too wide, it won’t hold the leather in place. After you punch two holes, check how snug the leather is inside the slot. If it’s too tight, punch a third {and so on…}.
- Finally, wrap cloth napkins with the DIY napkin rings. Pull the pointed tip through the slot until snug, and decorate your table!
DIY Napkin Rings
Don’t you love them? My favorite projects are those that are stylish and simple, and this leather craft definitely fits the bill! Whether I’m serving our family of 4 or hosting a party for 20, easy leather napkin rings are a manageable project.
At our table, I paired the DIY napkin rings with a burlap placemat, mason jar glass, and homemade fabric napkins for a casual meal.
Tips & Tricks
- Choose a thicker or heavyweight leather if you want the napkin rings to be stiff, with a substantial presence around the napkin. If you’d like a tighter fit around the napkin and a delicate look, choose a thinner, lightweight leather.
- If the leather doesn’t cut cleanly in a spot, grab a pair of sewing scissors to tidy up the edge.
FAQs
Hobby Lobby has bags of scrap leather priced reasonably. If you don’t have access to a large local craft store, try searching for scrap leather on Amazon.
Alos, keep an eye out for old leather bags and coats at thrift stores. These clothing items can be cut apart and repurposed for scrap leather in craft projects (check out my leather coasters and cord keepers, made from a deconstructed pair of leather pants and a coat).
Yes! There are some leather craft projects for which you must use a matte or suede leather. However, this project isn’t one of them — choose whichever finish you prefer.
DIY Leather Napkin Rings
Learn how to make an easy DIY Napkin Rings from scrap leather. These leather napkin rings are the perfect addition to a summer BBQ, casual outdoor wedding, or rustic holiday table setting.
Materials
Instructions
- Cut the leather scraps into 7.5″ long strips using a rotary cutter on a self-healing mat.
- Cut the leather strip to a point.
- Use the leather hole punch to punch holes at the end of the leather strip.
- Wrap the leather napkin rings around cloth napkins.
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