Handcrafted Belt - 15 Y/o

[Aidanforsyth0]

Hey there guys. I'm looking for some feedback on two new belts I started to make. I'm looking for suggestions for some good colors for the belts. Thanks!

http://www.lopalo.com/collections/belts

[King's X]

Nice work!

[howie696]

Sorry, you've just riveted it together the edges are not done and you are asking nearly $80

there needs to be more value for the dollar, needs finishing and stitching

[queenslander]

I'll agree with howie 696.Try edging and burnishing your edges,you will be amazed just how more professional the end result will be.

[DavidL]

looks good.

You miss spelled patina in the description. A few pictures of it being worn?pictures or the process? Its your call how you want it to be presented.

[Thor]

Keep in mind the guy is just 15 years old...

Anyhow the guys are right in one way or the other, they appear to be unfinished and not many people would pay 80 bucks for a piece of leather, a buckle and some quick snaps. One may argue about finished or unfinished edges to be hip, but smeared dye isn't hip, it's just not what is presentable.

However, you are on a good way and you will improve I'm sure. Just one thing on a side note. I hope you asked Horween Leathers for permission before using their copyrighted picture on your website. And that particular one is even originating from a third party who is a professional photographer.

[Aidanforsyth0]

Keep in mind the guy is just 15 years old...

Anyhow the guys are right in one way or the other, they appear to be unfinished and not many people would pay 80 bucks for a piece of leather, a buckle and some quick snaps. One may argue about finished or unfinished edges to be hip, but smeared dye isn't hip, it's just not what is presentable.

However, you are on a good way and you will improve I'm sure. Just one thing on a side note. I hope you asked Horween Leathers for permission before using their copyrighted picture on your website. And that particular one is even originating from a third party who is a professional photographer.

Which photo are you referring to? The guys at Horween have checked out my site and it hasn't been a problem. Thanks for your feedback. I definitely think finishing the edges and sealing the belts would add value. Those were just a few prototypes I thought I'd test the market with.

Sorry, you've just riveted it together the edges are not done and you are asking nearly $80

there needs to be more value for the dollar, needs finishing and stitching

Stitching instead of the snaps?

[Thor]

You don't even know which pictures you're taking from other websites? Wow. Well, this picture is from Horween's blog http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0639/1499/files/horween-leather_34_grande.jpg?124. and can be found here https://horween.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/horween-leather_34.jpg or here http://horween.com/blog/page/5/ and has been taken by Katie Hovland a professional photographer from Chicago.

[Aidanforsyth0]

You don't even know which pictures you're taking from other websites? Wow. Well, this picture is from Horween's blog http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0639/1499/files/horween-leather_34_grande.jpg?124. and can be found here https://horween.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/horween-leather_34.jpg or here http://horween.com/blog/page/5/ and has been taken by Katie Hovland a professional photographer from Chicago.

I didn't know what photo that has to do with Horween you were referring to. It's free advertising + branding for them.

[gary]

I think what Thor is trying to highlight is that you have used a photograph which may have a copyright and, if it has, you will need the permission of (and perhaps a payment to) the copyright holder to allow you use it on your website. Horween may hold the copyright or maybe the original photographer; you need to ask.

Similarly, the diagram of saddle stitch which you use appears to have been taken from Kingsmere Crafts website (http://www.kingsmerecrafts.com/page36.html) and again you may need permission to use it.

They may say no. If any of them say that it's okay you should keep a record of their agreement for your protection and it is good manners to at least acknowledge the source.

Hope that helps.