Hilly Report post Posted October 31, 2009 I am in the process of making a album cover as a Christmas gift. The front is carved in the Sheridan style, and the back is all finger carved. In the center of the back, as a decoration, I would like to use a slotted concho with some thin, soft, "saddle strings". My questions are these: How are slotted conchos attached? What sizes can you get them in? I would like to find a big one - maybe as large as 2 1/2". Any suggestions as to where I might find something like this? I don't want a cheapie like Tandy sells, but I don't want to pay through the nose, either. A nice sterling or sterling plated engraved version would be really nice... But maybe I'm just dreaming... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fordsmtack Report post Posted October 31, 2009 I would do a search for the size on the net. Here's one link that has 2 " and I think 2 and a half inch: http://www.buffalobrothers.net/conchos/conchos_17.htm kim I am in the process of making a album cover as a Christmas gift. The front is carved in the Sheridan style, and the back is all finger carved. In the center of the back, as a decoration, I would like to use a slotted concho with some thin, soft, "saddle strings". My questions are these: How are slotted conchos attached? What sizes can you get them in? I would like to find a big one - maybe as large as 2 1/2". Any suggestions as to where I might find something like this? I don't want a cheapie like Tandy sells, but I don't want to pay through the nose, either. A nice sterling or sterling plated engraved version would be really nice... But maybe I'm just dreaming... Just thought, you might can use a watch fob (modified some of course) on that link also. kim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleather Report post Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) Try Diablo Silver smiths. I think they still have a web site. You will want to ask for silver overlay. It is a thin layer of silver over nickle. The nickle gives it alot of strength and their is enough silver to engrave. They are out of Grass Valley Cal. I know the owner of Buffalo Brothers, we used to do some work together and I supplied him holsters and belts to sell. His conchos are cast out of a lead free pewter, they are very nice and prices are very fair. They will wear faster than a silver overlay concho. It will take years for overlay to wear through. I hope this helps you out. Diablo Silver 1-800-551-2233 Edited October 31, 2009 by cgleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
