jrny4wrd Report post Posted October 8, 2023 I am making a mini drawstring backpack and trying to figure out what the best type of lace for the drawstring is to use. It's easy if I lived by a leather shop, but I need to order online. I have used 1/4" Kodiak with good results, but I want to either dye it or buy it green and turquoise. Preferable buy because I have issues with green pigment getting deep into the leather. When I try to find some, deer skin lace pops up like crazy in the google search. I would think deer skin isn"t rigid enough to use as a drawstring, is it? Am I best off cutting it from 10-12 oz and dying it, hoping it doesn't bleed out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted October 8, 2023 3 hours ago, jrny4wrd said: It's easy if I lived by a leather shop, but I need to order online. Is there someone in your part for the world that sells kangaroo lace? Thats what I use. Theres also a natural roo lace that I have dyed for specific projects . They come in 3mm , 4mm and ...6mm, from memory. HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted October 8, 2023 (edited) Y-knot Lace has a good selection of kangaroo lace that could be braided to make a drawstring. I've been pleased using it for laced reins. https://y-knotlace.com/ Edited October 8, 2023 by TomE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted October 8, 2023 @jrny4wrdit would be very helpful if you put your location in your profile I buy coloured lace meant for jewelry making. I can get it in diameters from 1mm up to 6mm. I usually buy 1mm to 3mm, by the 3m long Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted October 9, 2023 On 10/8/2023 at 5:33 AM, fredk said: @jrny4wrdit would be very helpful if you put your location in your profile According to the IP address, appears to be located in the Hickory, North Carolina, 28602 area. @jrny4wrd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrny4wrd Report post Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 11:21 AM, Northmount said: According to the IP address, appears to be located in the Hickory, North Carolina, 28602 area. @jrny4wrd Correct. I guess I figured if there was something around, google would show me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted October 11, 2023 On 10/9/2023 at 11:21 AM, Northmount said: According to the IP address, appears to be located in the Hickory, North Carolina, 28602 area. @jrny4wrd Well, he was. Now the nice witness protection people will be moving him ... again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrdunn Report post Posted October 12, 2023 On 10/7/2023 at 11:36 PM, Handstitched said: Is there someone in your part for the world that sells kangaroo lace? Thats what I use. Theres also a natural roo lace that I have dyed for specific projects . They come in 3mm , 4mm and ...6mm, from memory. HS @jrny4wrd, +1 on the 'roo lace. Springfield Leather in Springfield, MO is where I get mine. Here is a link. Jim https://www.springfieldleather.com/?client_id=1238685951.1677030909&session_id=1697075498&_ga=2.129192844.1875835430.1697075501-1238685951.1677030909 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
