kingrichyrich Report post Posted December 7, 2014 Hi there, my name is Richard from Walsall England. I'm a complete novice to leathercrafts and I need a little advice for my first project. I want to make a custom restraint set as a gift for my girlfriend. I need advice on what basic tools I need and what type of leather I need to buy. I assume I should treat this in the same way as making dog collars or a belt? wanna do everything from scratch including dying so I will learn for more complex projects in future. I'm pretty good at DIY projects and just need a little help getting started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnj Report post Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) Hmmm Marry Christmas, sorry I cant help , but someone here can. Edited December 7, 2014 by johnj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted December 7, 2014 You might want to ask the admin to allow you in the adult section, I'm sure they will have lots of advice there Richard. Restraints mean a lot of things to a lot of people and I don't know how to make any of the versions. Also you may want to contact leatherwytch on here about some of her training sessions so you can make this a pleasurable and safe activity. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingrichyrich Report post Posted December 8, 2014 i just asked, thanks DoubleC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Walsall? Why not go and ask the people at the Leather Museum that you would like to take up leathercraft? Or ask around friends & neighbours; there must be a few retired employees who would be glad to pass on their knowledge, and have someone to talk to; and possibly have a few old tools to spare. (Walsall was a major centre for the leather industry, though like much of British industry it has become run down. There are still specialist manufacturers in the area) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingrichyrich Report post Posted December 8, 2014 I know where the leather museum is, but I'm not sure what the staff would say if I told them that I wanna make restraints for my girlfriend. I suppose it's worth a try, but if anyone could save me from the embarrassment I would really appreciate it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zuludog Report post Posted December 8, 2014 You don't have to let them know what it's for! Tell them it's for a dog harness, or a pony & trap, or towing a sledge/pulk/ahkio or something (look them up). The design should have similar features. You say you're a complete novice, so get a book on leatherwork and practice first. It will also advise you on what tools & materials to get Hmmmm....... From key fobs to restraint sets in five easy stages? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
