Purse straps - make or buy?

[oldtimegrrl]

Does anyone know a decent supplier for purse straps? Or tips for making them look nice & neat? I'm making small bags, the body of which are made from thin (3 oz) leather. Any & all suggestions are welcome.

thanks

[Randy Cornelius]

I make all mine, I use a rein rounder to make them look good. You can also buy decent looking ones from Ohio Travel Bag but I have never bought any so I don't know how good they are, just seen them in the cataloge

[rcsaddles]

I've braided purse and handbag straps for people. I do a round braid that comes to flat through the rings and braids back into itself. I'm working on a set now so when done I will try to get a picture on here.

Joe

[oldtimegrrl]

I've braided purse and handbag straps for people. I do a round braid that comes to flat through the rings and braids back into itself. I'm working on a set now so when done I will try to get a picture on here.

Joe

Joe -

Sounds nice - looking forward to seeing the pics.