Lesther Button Help Needed

[GrampaJoel]

Hi.

I've seen a leather button on a chap pocket, but can't find it now.

Is there someone here that can tell me and perhaps even show me how to make one?

Thanks

GrampaJoel

[Dink]

GrampaJoel

I use them on my chap pockets.

I just cut a strip about a foot long and 5/8 to 3/4 wide (I use chap leather that matches the chaps). then I roll the strip til I get to the desired size button I want and mark that length, Once I got that I use scissors and narrow down the rest of the strap to a little more than 1/4". its optional but then I put glue on the flesh side of the original width section of strap and roll it up tight and I usually clamp it until the glue sets up. Once that part is ready I use a small bleeder knife to punch a hole through the rolled up piece and thread the narrowed piece through the hole (not always as easy as it sounds)and pull it tight.

I hope that makes some sense and is helpful. If not let me know and I will try to explain better or get you some pictures.

Dink

Hi.

I've seen a leather button on a chap pocket, but can't find it now.

Is there someone here that can tell me and perhaps even show me how to make one?

Thanks

GrampaJoel

[GrampaJoel]

Dink

Thank you very much for the reply.

I'm not sure that is what I saw, but I'll give your method a try.

I believe it actualy looked like a flower, but maybe I can use your method and give it a twist.

Thanks again!

GrampaJoel