bone42 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Hi all. I've just joined the forum after scratching my head for a few days on the best way to go about making the above.i have some lovely snake skin and Roo leather and wanted to start making snake skin anklets but was wondering the best way to go about it. I have all the gear to do this,dye,cement,hole punches and craft knife set. My question is,is it better to glue the skin to the leather first or cut the leather and skin to size then glue it afterwards? I've not even tried to cut the skin yet so I don't know if it will cut and punch as well as the leather does? Also I have died part of the skin with black dye and it looks good but will I have to treat it with anything else (I,e oil or anything) or will it be fine as it is? As far as I know it has been treated before I died it as it is supple and strong. Thanks in advance for any help,bone.!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Anyone?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Either glue them together first, then cut of cut one piece, glue them together and then trim the second to the first. If you cut them both you will never get it lined up. It will partially depend if you are going to roll the edges before you sew or not. If you do it will be a more professional look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Thank you electrathon.. I was going to just glue them and not sew them at all.. These are only tiny,like 3"x1" (inch) max.? I'm a novice to adding snakeskin but have made my own leather furniture for years. And about the dye?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Dye can bring on a whole different batch of issues. There are many different kinds and mixes of dye available. As a general statement, solvent based are tougher than water based. Sometimes it is good to add oil after dying, it helps rejuvenate the leather. A finish will help with rub-off, there are many available. Not sure what you have available but I would use something like Dr Jacksons, Snow seal or similar (basically a waxy shoe sealer). If I was doing what you are doing I would likely use spray glue (super 99 is great). Far easier than trying to smear glue all over on thin leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks again.. The dye,I bought off the net and is a touch up/colour restorer so I'm guessing that's a solvent based one. I have a top quality leather grease so would that be as good as your suggestions? The glue I have is fiebing's tanners bond. It's not the spray but I'm sure I can get round that for now. Thanks again for your constructive advice, mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Done it.. Looks great 🍻 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted August 23, 2013 Done it.. Looks great 🍻 Pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted August 24, 2013 Will do over the weekend. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted August 25, 2013 Here's one I didn't dye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Pics?????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 (edited) Sorry just noticed the pic didn't upload off my mobile.. Here they are. Edited September 11, 2013 by bone42 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bone42 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 And have just fitted them to the bird.. I think he likes them ha ha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
