Cmoore Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Hi again! Before I buy the wrong leather or something that is not appropriate I thought I would ask the experts. I want to add some harness belts to my shop that look sort of like this... http://www.freepeople.com/whats-new/leather-harness-belt/ http://gabrieladelavega.bigcartel.com/product/gary-graham-harness-belt What kind of leather should I buy? I was going to buy a 5 oz vegetable tanned calf side from water house leathers. I have a swatch of it and it feels like it wouldn't stretch. Also for a belt that needs to be a little more pliable to fit around the body like this one....what kind of leather? I make bags so belts are new to me and I don't want to spend a ton of money on the wrong leather! Thanks so much for everyones input... I love this site and wish I would have found it before I spent money experimenting because I didn't know who to ask!! http://pinterest.com/pin/111041947034488711/ Crystal www.locknkeyleathers.etsy.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Pretty hard to see in the pictures. I'd simply take those pics to a Tandy shop, . . . talk to the folks there, . . . if you have one close. My store would have an answer for you in a heartbeat, . . . they are really knowledgeable and helpful. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tree Reaper Report post Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) That first belt looks like it might be synthetic, the harness looks leather and it's advertised as leather. The harness belts could be made with veg or chrome tan but you will want two finished sides so 5oz. will be heavy unless you can split it. I would look for a predyed hide in the colour of your choice. Kevin Edited May 13, 2013 by Tree Reaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
