Members The Sugar Lady Posted October 23, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 23, 2012 I have both near me, and hubby and I already have plans to go that way-ish tomorrow. Quote Sugar Lady Studio
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted October 23, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 23, 2012 You could do it with those plain (open / no center bar) rings...round or square...but remember to allow for the fold around each one. I'm guessing that you'd probably need 4 1" rings per side to stretch the belt 4 inches......because you'll use ~1/2" at each fold. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Cyberthrasher Posted October 23, 2012 Members Report Posted October 23, 2012 You could do it with those plain (open / no center bar) rings...round or square...but remember to allow for the fold around each one. I'm guessing that you'd probably need 4 1" rings per side to stretch the belt 4 inches......because you'll use ~1/2" at each fold. Why 4 rings? Are you thinking for her to make up all the space with the rings, or adding new leather to make up the length and using the ring as a method of attachment? I was thinking the latter. Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted October 23, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted October 23, 2012 I thought you were suggesting making up the space with rings. That way, the original belt is the only leather used and removes the need to try and match the color. I can certainly see the merit of only using them to add new pieces. As long as the color/stamping is repeatable, then the latter will definitely be faster and easier. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Members Cyberthrasher Posted October 23, 2012 Members Report Posted October 23, 2012 I hadn't thought about matching the color. I suppose if it were really custom it might be a little bit of a pain. I'm just glad to hear that others think it's a viable idea since I hadn't had a chance to try it yet Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members The Sugar Lady Posted October 23, 2012 Author Members Report Posted October 23, 2012 I actually, just happen to have another unfinished belt that I dyed from the same leather, and stamped and stained. Twice the work, but because I was worried about getting the belt out in time, I figured it was good insurance, just in case....so looks like it came in handy. Quote Sugar Lady Studio
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