soloptik

Can you elaborate on the gel tar you mentioned?

Hi, thanks so much for the reply. The part I'm having trouble with isn't the tip though. I've got an english point strap end punch which works well. It's more the contour down the length of the strap. In the photo you can see how it starts off at something like 24mm at the lugs, then midway it tapers down to something like 20mm. I'm wondering if that's done by hand with a knife, and if it's something you would do before or after gluing and folding the strap, or done some other way altogether. Thanks!

After extensive use of the search button, I'm at a bit of a loss. I'm a beginner here, mostly making watch straps. My question is how to produce a strap that is anything other than a straight piece with a punched end. For example: pilot strap Do you think this was cut with a clicker die? How to make a symmetrical cut on both sides of the strap? Or am I making this more complicated, maybe it's just a pattern traced on to the leather, and cut very carefully with a round knife? Any help would be hugely appreciated!