Where Can I Find These?

[bunkie]

Hi there,

This is my first post, so I apologize if this is not in the right area.


I am looking at starting some dog collars, similar to these: http://www.pacocollars.com/product/mini-ruadh/

but I'm not sure what kind of pyramid type rivets I should get (or more where to get them from to ensure they're sturdy enough), as well as where to get the stones. I know that springfield leather has some, but I am wondering if they are the ONLY place where I can find these and I just don't know where or what I should be looking for.

Thank you!

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

If I was going to spend that much on a dog collar I would want the edges finished, those look unfinished to me.

[NVLeatherWorx]

You can get them from Springfield Leather, Tandy Leather, or you can check out Ohio Travel Bag's website as well. The Pyramid's are spots and not rivets. And I agree with BIGGUN, if I were to pay that much for a dog collar (and I won't because I make them for sale and for my own pets anyway) then the edges had darn sure better be finished (and that is why I do).

[taintedelephant]

Those look like spots, even the "gems" you can get pyramid spots like that anywhere Springfield, Tandy, even Michael's and Hobby Lobby.

[bunkie]

I believe the edges are just part of their "look" - I believe all of their collars look like that. I personally don't like that and would finish it, but I'm just looking for the stones and the right leather at this point. I was looking into Springfield, just wondering if there was a place that would be cheaper if I'm buying a lot more stones at once. I do have a Michaels and a Hobby Lobby near me so I could actually see the colors in person, whereabouts in the store would I find them? I know the Michaels near me has a very limited "Leather" section, but I've never seen the stones near that area.

As for the leather, what thickness would you suggest so that I can have a good bit of sturdiness without stretching?

[taintedelephant]

Hobby Lobby doesn't have a much bigger leather section than Michael's, but I think both stores have a section for fabric embellishments, which have a large variety of spots, which I think have long enough prongs for like 8-9 oz leather, which is what I would use for a medium to large dog. for gems I would use the Tandy gem rivets, I have never used them, but they look nice in the package, especially the turquoise.

[raysouth]

Try www.sxindustries.com or do a search here in the forums for spots and you will find them here. Formerly Timco, I believe.

God bless.

Ray

[WinterBear]

Try https://www.standardrivet.com/index.php?