Leather Bracelets?

[Sixer]

Hey there!

I have a few friends that asked me to make them some simple leather bracelets... at least I thought it would be simple

I am using 5/6 HO leather in 1 inch strips, but I'm having a hard time finding hardware to finish these little things. Any suggestions on where to look for small clasps, buckles, etc. that would fit the bill for a bracelet? It seems like everything I've ordered is to heavy or clunky to be comfortable on a bracelet.

Ideas or info would be appreciated!

Thanks

[Nutty Saddler]

http://www.abbeysaddlery.co.uk/

These are avialiable in 10mm ( 3/8")

They also have several others - if you go to their online catalogue and look in strap buckles in the buckles and fittings section you may find what you are after

[Nooj]

Hi- If you would rather use a buckle instead of a snap button, perhaps some watch band hardware would work well. I saw several websites with small buckles googling 'watch band buckles' (some were kinda pricey for a tiny buckle though).

Nooj

[Luke Hatley]

Take a look at the Cart Buckles that Tandy sells. they are about the best ones that i have found.

[Sixer]

Thanks for the info!

I've also looked at a few different bracelets that use a little stud (Sam Brown?) ... I might have to give those a try.

[mountain man]

Hey there!

I have a few friends that asked me to make them some simple leather bracelets... at least I thought it would be simple

I am using 5/6 HO leather in 1 inch strips, but I'm having a hard time finding hardware to finish these little things. Any suggestions on where to look for small clasps, buckles, etc. that would fit the bill for a bracelet? It seems like everything I've ordered is to heavy or clunky to be comfortable on a bracelet.

Ideas or info would be appreciated!

Thanks :)tandy leather

[Gawdzilla]

Think outside the (leather) box. I get small geegaws at craft and hobby stores. "Michael's" or "Hobby Lobby" for example. They have sections on necklace and bracelet making. They're also good for feathers, beads, etc.