narrowsuch Report post Posted January 21, 2013 Hi Guys, Hope we are all well! Just thinking about a bushcraft bag and how to make leather buttons to join the pockets and possibly the straps aswell.... Im having difficulty finding a way without buckles or any other sort of man made attachement to close pockets and secure the main flap for the rucksack type bag... I was thinking of making some leather buttons for all but from anyones experience will these suffice and hold???? Also I was thinking of using stoned oil hide for a distressed/well used look, will I still have to finish this to give it more waterproofing? Any help advice or otherwise would be greatly appreciated, Thanks, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted January 22, 2013 You can use antler buttons which are strong and will hold up better than leather. https://www.google.com/search?q=antler+buttons&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=CsL&tbo=u&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Jaf-UJK8KMbR2QWVlIH4BA&ved=0CDAQsAQ&biw=792&bih=432 Oiled hide is usually good as is when new and requires treatment with age but it wouldn't hurt to give it a coat of snow seal or similar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolingaround Report post Posted January 22, 2013 Hi Nathan Here is a leather button idea I got from a book called Leathercraft by Hand by Jan Faulkner. I used it on my medieval shoes I made last August and wear almost every day. They have held up good so far. I used probably 3 or 4 oz veg tan but I have made them in deerskin and I am sure various chrome tans would work great. I hope I am not breaking copy wright to post the pics from the book. I also put a pic of my shoes. Please excuse the bad 0.6 megapixel shot from my ipod. I hope some other folks post some ideas too as I am interested in this myself. Cheers, Toolingaroung Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narrowsuch Report post Posted January 22, 2013 You can use antler buttons which are strong and will hold up better than leather. https://www.google.c...biw=792&bih=432 Oiled hide is usually good as is when new and requires treatment with age but it wouldn't hurt to give it a coat of snow seal or similar. Thanks Tree Reaper! The antler buttons look natural, ill get some and see wat they are like on the bag! Hi Nathan Here is a leather button idea I got from a book called Leathercraft by Hand by Jan Faulkner. I used it on my medieval shoes I made last August and wear almost every day. They have held up good so far. I used probably 3 or 4 oz veg tan but I have made them in deerskin and I am sure various chrome tans would work great. I hope I am not breaking copy wright to post the pics from the book. I also put a pic of my shoes. Please excuse the bad 0.6 megapixel shot from my ipod. I hope some other folks post some ideas too as I am interested in this myself. Cheers, Toolingaroung Hi toolingaround, This is anothr great option i can definately see working with the bag. I think I may have no choice but to use some hardware for the straps unless I just simply sew them onto the bag permanently ... Shoes look good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnyMade Report post Posted January 23, 2013 The leather buttons that toolingaround pointed you to can work for most of what you initially indicated you're looking to accomplish. Since you mentioned straps in the last post, I'm assuming you mean shoulder straps for wearing? If so, even without hardware it still can be accomplished; adjustability will take longer, though. http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categories/PartDetail.aspx/423/3/BAG-TAIL is a good example of what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman1951 Report post Posted January 23, 2013 The one you are looking for is a braid called a Chinese Button Knot . Can be found in tutorials at KHWW.com Thats knotheadsworld wide . very good looking round knot . Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolingaround Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Hey BunyMade Great idea for the adjustable strap! BluesMan 1951. Chinese ball buttons! I have made them in cloth never thought of doing them in leather. Good one :-) Cheers, Toolingaround Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolingaround Report post Posted January 23, 2013 Hi Again In the theme of all leather closures here is another one from a belt pouch I found at a thrift store. It is very secure yet quick to open. I love this little bag and plan to use this closure idea on a tooled bag at some point. Cheers, Toolingaround Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narrowsuch Report post Posted January 25, 2013 Hi Nathan Here is a leather button idea I got from a book called Leathercraft by Hand by Jan Faulkner. I used it on my medieval shoes I made last August and wear almost every day. They have held up good so far. I used probably 3 or 4 oz veg tan but I have made them in deerskin and I am sure various chrome tans would work great. I hope I am not breaking copy wright to post the pics from the book. I also put a pic of my shoes. Please excuse the bad 0.6 megapixel shot from my ipod. I hope some other folks post some ideas too as I am interested in this myself. Cheers, Toolingaroung Great looking idea, I have played around trying to make one and Ill give it a few more attempts and try it on the project, Ill let you know how it goes! Ill post some pics once I get the design finalised! Thanks, Nathan The leather buttons that toolingaround pointed you to can work for most of what you initially indicated you're looking to accomplish. Since you mentioned straps in the last post, I'm assuming you mean shoulder straps for wearing? If so, even without hardware it still can be accomplished; adjustability will take longer, though. http://www.trackofth.../423/3/BAG-TAIL is a good example of what I mean. Thanks bunnymade, I think I will consider this an option...have you ever tried using this method on any of your projects? If so how long has it stayed stromg!??? Cheers, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toolingaround Report post Posted January 25, 2013 I would love to see how the bag turns out! As much as I am a D ring and carabeaner maniac I also really love the idea of figuring out how to make things just with the leather or with natural ittems like bone and antler. Cheers Toolingaround Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narrowsuch Report post Posted January 25, 2013 The one you are looking for is a braid called a Chinese Button Knot . Can be found in tutorials at KHWW.com Thats knotheadsworld wide . very good looking round knot . Bill Bill, fantastic Idea, its gonna take some practice but it looks really good in the design. Will try it in leather lace!! Thanks, Nathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
