Need Advice On Making A Restraint Set

[kingrichyrich]

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.

[johnj]

Hmmm Marry Christmas, sorry I cant help , but someone here can.

Edited December 7, 2014 by johnj

[DoubleC]

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

[kingrichyrich]

i just asked, thanks DoubleC

[zuludog]

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)

[kingrichyrich]

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

[zuludog]

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?