Members mishkin Posted March 25, 2015 Members Report Posted March 25, 2015 I also recently came across this thread. Charlie thank you so much for sharing all the knowledge and showing such nice watch straps. Would you mind revealing how you create such fine creases on the edges of the straps? Quote
Members cjmt Posted March 25, 2015 Author Members Report Posted March 25, 2015 I also recently came across this thread. Charlie thank you so much for sharing all the knowledge and showing such nice watch straps. Would you mind revealing how you create such fine creases on the edges of the straps? I use a filiteuse with a creasing attachment but you could narrow bladed traditional creasing iron as well, the effect would be similar. Charlie Quote
Members mishkin Posted March 29, 2015 Members Report Posted March 29, 2015 I use a filiteuse with a creasing attachment but you could narrow bladed traditional creasing iron as well, the effect would be similar. Charlie Thanks, Charlie. Quote
Pip Posted March 31, 2015 Report Posted March 31, 2015 Yes, basically exactly that, some goat or thinned bridle leather stitched around a spacer. We hand stitch everything, including these. They are basically very simple things - the devil is in the detail though and I find you (or at least I) have to try really hard on something this little and fiddly to get the finish and detail just right, they are very unforgiving and really show up flaws in your work. Charlie Yes I get you, been trying for days to get one right but still not happy with the edges. Did you use edge seal, or some such, or just burnish? Pip Quote
Members Madebynick Posted April 3, 2015 Members Report Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Charlie! This was very inspiring work! I had been meaning to try a watch strap for a while now. Here is my first attempt (without edge treatment / hot glazing - pictures to follow detailing this process) Thank you. Edited April 3, 2015 by Madebynick Quote
Members jwallace Posted May 27, 2015 Members Report Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Sorry for resurrecting an old topic, but I just wanted to comment how helpful this thread has been. I also make watch straps and the information shared here has been both informative and inspiring. @cjmt: I particularly liked your comment about using the finest materials. When I began, it was with two scrap packs from Tandy and Saddleback leather, obviously of marginal quality. I'm a small-time hobbyist and I've sold a few straps on Etsy, but man was it was tough to purchase that first side of Horween leather! Nonetheless, I see the difference in quality and even workability. The better materials, the easier the work (though it's never really "easy"). Edited May 27, 2015 by jwallace Quote STEADFASTSTRAPS.COM
Members cjmt Posted May 28, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 28, 2015 Glad it's been some help! Charlie Quote
Members cjmt Posted May 28, 2015 Author Members Report Posted May 28, 2015 Couple of recent photos as nothing new has been posted for a while! Charlie Quote
hitokiri8 Posted May 28, 2015 Report Posted May 28, 2015 Beautiful work as always Charlie. What types of leather are those last two? Quote
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