Logans Leather Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Greetings folks! Can anyone help me find a reliable source for 1/2" x 7/8" brass spots? typical 2 prong spots/studs, a bit domed is what I am looking for. I need them for a new project, and I have a few, but not enough, and I cannot recall where I got them 10+ years ago. They are for use on an adaptation of an original 17'th century doublet, which is detailed in Janet Arnold's first "Patterns of Fashion" book, pg 90. The original was made in cream colored leather applique over pink silk satin. My adaptation will be in a grey smooth leather over burgundy velvet, and the client likes the idea of the oval spots in the center of each flower in the pattern. There will also be some beadwork involved, but I have all the beads needed. Attached are a photo of the original which I believe is in a museum in Spain, and a photo of the sample piece I made to test my techniques for transferring the pattern and sewing and cutting the applique, and to check for shrinkage caused by the stitching. I will post more photos of the project as it progresses, and I am putting together a tutorial on how to transfer the pattern and the applique process. Please help me find the spots / studs! Please forgive the double posting. I figured more folks might see it here, increasing my chances of finding the spots. They are actually slightly smaller than 1/2x7/8, more like 1/2 x 13/16, but anything close will suffice. Thanx! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted October 4, 2013 Have you tried Ohio Travel Bag? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted October 5, 2013 Small http://www.etsy.com/listing/120168549/100-antique-bronze-oval-studs?ref=shop_home_active http://www.ebay.com/itm/500PCs-Bronze-Tone-Oval-Spike-Rivet-Studs-Spots-8mmx5mm-3-8-x-2-8-/130774385557?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e72c2c395 More of a medium http://www.etsy.com/listing/125478892/50-pieces-oval-rivet-studs-antique?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2500PCs-Bronze-Tone-Oval-Spike-Rivet-Studs-Spots-11x7mm-3-8-x2-8-/130825016052?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item1e75c752f4 Not domed, but close to the right size: http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/parts/spots.htm --all the way at the bottom Patterned, but close to the right size: http://www.etsy.com/listing/115822256/50-pcsbrass-vintage-oval-dots-studs?ref=exp_listing This guy has them in several sizes, but only in nickel: http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&item=110975390722&_osacat=0&_ssn=landco317&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR9.TRC1.A0.Xoval+spots&_nkw=oval+spots&_sacat=0&_from=R40 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logans Leather Report post Posted October 5, 2013 Yes, I checked with OTB. They don't have them. I'll check with that guy on ebay. I'll send hi a PM and see if he can get them in brass. Thanks for the replies, and keep 'em coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysouth Report post Posted October 5, 2013 Take a look at www.standardrivet.com They have a decent selection of spots. God Bless. Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logans Leather Report post Posted October 6, 2013 Standard Rivet was the right answer! great selection and great prices. Bought rivets from them for years, forgot that they even carried spots. Thanks Ray!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dawg Club Report post Posted October 7, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-Nickel-SB-Oval-Spots-Studs-Leather-Pack-100-/110975390722?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d6a61402 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
