Leather Drawer Pulls DIY
As mentioned above, by simply changing our the handles or pulls on a drawer, or your doorknobs, you can create a whole new accent piece for your home.
Why not take a weekend, and make your own finger leather pulls for an item in your home?
1-To begin with, you will measure your leather–measure twice, cut once. Determine the width and the length of the piece of leather that you will need–remembering that the thicker the leather, the longer the pull will hold up.
2-Next, drill a hole in each end of the leather piece. By pre-drilling the hole before attempting to attach the finger strap to its new home, it will ensure that the hole is centered correctly.
3-Apply a sufficient amount of glue around the hole at both ends of the strap, and folding it in half again, press firmly. Continue to hold the ends together.
4-Now place a screw through each end of the finger straps from one side to the other. It is now that you will put your washer and nut on, tightening them down and allowing the glue to continue to dry.
5-This next step is purely optional, but you can paint the edges of the looped leather the same shade as the piece you are attaching it to. This will afford the piece a more upscale and custom appeal and look. The loop pulls will appear as if they have always belonged to the piece or the cabinet.
6-Once the paint, and the glue, have had sufficient time to dry, now is the fun part—attaching them. If you have preexisting holes, simply remove the nut, slide the screw through the hole, and reapply the nut. Make sure that the nut is sufficiently tightened so that the finger loop pull is adequately secured.