Members Valleee Posted February 24, 2013 Members Report Posted February 24, 2013 Hello all! I've recently become determined to start decorating tack blanks, after a long search for the 'perfect' headstall. So I bought a few headstalls, including one that I already trashed trying to glue flatback Swarovski rhinestones onto with E6000 glue. I am looking into either rim setting my own Swarovski crystals, or buying the Swarovski rivets. I am looking for advice on what the most cost effective (including tools needed as well as supplies) method of decorating headstalls would be. Keep in mind that I am a complete beginner with any kind of leather work, and am eager to learn :D I also need to find a great Canadian supplier for these supplies, or one that will ship to Canada for a decent price, So any advice on rim set vs rivets, as well on advice for the best tool makers and suppliers would be great! Thanks in advance. Quote
Members Valleee Posted February 25, 2013 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 No advice? Anyone? Please? Quote
Members cmantz Posted February 25, 2013 Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 I am pretty sure most are done with rim set rhinestones. It seems like the rivets would be top expensive. They aren't fun to set by hand. I am looking at the spot setter made by Standard Rivet Co to set both spots and rim set rhinestones. It is a manual machine but a good price for entry level machine. Price is $595 and includes two dies...your choice of size. Rim set die was around $70. Weaver also makes one that is very similar As far as suppliers, I get mine from Dreamtime Creations. They make a "bling in a ring" and you can get any color stone set...either Swarovski or Preciosa. They don't do acrylics. You ca also buy the stones and rims seperately and set them yourself in the rim. Hope this helps. Chris Quote Christine Mantz www.tacktemplates.com Specializing in acrylic templates for tack makers **TACK SETS - HALTER SETS - SPECIALTY - DELRIN STAMPS** We also offer custom acrylic templates and laser service on leather blanks
Members Valleee Posted February 25, 2013 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks for the reply. I ended up finding the rim sets for less $ on ebay, so I bought those. I am definitely not able to buy an expensive machine right now, so I'll need to find tools that work effectively but aren't expensive. Quote
Members Wishful Posted February 25, 2013 Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) Try these guys: http://www.leathersmithdesigns.com/leather-craft-supplies.htm Edited February 25, 2013 by Wishful Quote
Members cmantz Posted February 25, 2013 Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 Did you get the 4 prong rims or the two? The ones I get are two prong rims so you can set the with an adjustable spot tool (do a google image search and you will see it). But I had to file the prongs down so they were narrower and didn't leave such a big slit in the leather and they work better. But I QUICKLY realized it is a pain to set these and in my opinion...not a way to make any money doing it by hand. Also, I ordered some rims and stones and tried to do them myself and again, it might be a little more expensive to order them put together but in the end I can't do it fast enough to save any money. My time with worth money and anything I can get to speed up the process and do it more efficiently will actually make me money in the end. Quote Christine Mantz www.tacktemplates.com Specializing in acrylic templates for tack makers **TACK SETS - HALTER SETS - SPECIALTY - DELRIN STAMPS** We also offer custom acrylic templates and laser service on leather blanks
Members Valleee Posted February 25, 2013 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 Thanks for the reply. I accidentally ordered 4 prong instead of 2 prong so I have no idea what I even need to get the rhinestones in them, and into the leather. I've been asking around, and so far its been hard to get good advice. Rivets are more expensive, but are they faster and easier to install? Quote
Members Valleee Posted February 25, 2013 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 What about this setter? www.allstarco.com/shopping/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=64&cat=Rhinestone+Stud+Setter Quote
Members cmantz Posted February 25, 2013 Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 this is similar to the Little Wonder by Weaver. I wonder how much the dies are for it? I think Springfield Leather has something similar as well for about the same price. Oh...it looks like it is bottom loading. Not sure if I would like that as it would be impossible to see where you are putting the spots. Quote Christine Mantz www.tacktemplates.com Specializing in acrylic templates for tack makers **TACK SETS - HALTER SETS - SPECIALTY - DELRIN STAMPS** We also offer custom acrylic templates and laser service on leather blanks
Members Valleee Posted February 25, 2013 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2013 It says that u place the settings in the bottom die, prongs up, I'm assuming that means it is bottom loading. So I need a top loading press? And how do I get them onto the leather? I am so confused! Quote
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