Aaron1971 Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Hi all, I am new to the craft and am wondering what I should use for the interior of a biker's wallet and to line a belt. I want to keep it as cheap as possible right now as I am at the "summer camp" level of leather working. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Get a hold of Springfield Leather Company and let them know what you're doing. They'll be able to get you just enough for what you need. For a wallet, I would suggest a nice light pigskin. I use the mission grain they have quite a bit, but there is other lighter stuff out there as well. For a belt, you might want to go a little heavier. I've been having good luck with their "soft veg-tan" for this purpose, but the mission grain pig will do well here too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverwingit Report post Posted August 2, 2013 Ian Atkinson show us how: http://youtu.be/yZKxHdNIiP4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron1971 Report post Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks guys, I'll look into Springfield. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted September 21, 2013 I know this post is old, but others may have similar questions or OP may still consider other options. (Note: I'm not a professional, so this was a trick I found by experimenting.) If cost is a consideration, a cheaper option (though not quite as nice) is to glaze the interior instead of lining it. For the first belt I made, I got the belt wet as if I were going to stamp it. Instead, I took an empty glass jelly jar and pushed down and pulled. Because it was a strap, I had to be especially careful to apply even pressure or the belt would curve. I used a strawberry preserves jar, but I imagine raspberry would work also :-) . Another very cheap but durable liner that is not leather is to buy a one of those canvas painter's tarps. Usually you can buy a huge one for cheap, then cut bits to use it for lining etc. If you do this, be aware that your glue must be light, and even, or it will soak through in splotches. Some people may not like the look, the canvas and medium weight leather looks great together, in my opinion. It would be very difficult to do this _after_ the wallet or pouch was assembled, but it looks pretty slick when done ahead of time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
