Members 404notfound Posted March 13, 2016 Members Report Posted March 13, 2016 I made my wife a choker using supplies I got from Tandy's, and found out wherever the metal touched her skin, it caused a rash. So I've gone out and found stainless buckles, got a stainless o ring from Tandy's, and now all I need are rivets. After extensive googling I haven't been able to find anything. Can anyone give me a little direction? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 13, 2016 Contributing Member Report Posted March 13, 2016 Use pure brass rivets, or is sewing the joint an option? Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Tugadude Posted March 13, 2016 Members Report Posted March 13, 2016 Are the rivets for decoration? If so, only rivet through the outer layer and then line and stitch the whole thing. Posting a pic of the choker would help with solutions. Quote
Members 404notfound Posted March 13, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 13, 2016 If I knew how to sew it might be an option, but sadly my talent doesn't extend that far. Is it possible to find only brass caps somewhere? Or can I find the gem rivets with brass backs? Pardon the questions if their stupid, I'm replying while I pump gas and haven't had a chance to Google it. Going to try to upload a pic shortly. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted March 13, 2016 Members Report Posted March 13, 2016 Not stupid at all. Hopefully someone knows of a hypoallergenic rivet. I've never seen stainless rivets for leather, but they may be out there. Quote
Members 404notfound Posted March 13, 2016 Author Members Report Posted March 13, 2016 I've attached the pic of the offending choker. I'd really like to keep the gems. I'm googling for brass gem rivets, but if anyone knows of any I'd be much obliged. Or if anyone knows a good beer. That might even be better. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted March 13, 2016 Members Report Posted March 13, 2016 Urban Chestnut Zwickel. A lager-style beer brewed by a craft brewer in St. Louis. Had a couple Friday night, yummy. Quote
Members penguineer Posted March 14, 2016 Members Report Posted March 14, 2016 Keep the rivets. but only through the first layer of leather. Run the turned over piece over the back of the rivet and secure it using lace. You can use black lace to blend in or use a contrasting colour(red?) to add an extra accent. Get rid of the rivet holding the buckle in place and secure using lace as well. Cheers! Quote -- Stupidity is a naturally renewable resource. Any sufficiently advanced magic is indistinguishable from a yo-yo. Chain lube - it's not just a fetish.
Members Rflw Posted July 23, 2016 Members Report Posted July 23, 2016 I know some people use clear nail varnish on items they are allergic to.apparently it works but dont quote me ! Quote
Members Tinkerton Posted August 2, 2016 Members Report Posted August 2, 2016 Coat the back of the rivet with clear nail polish where it would touch the skin. It's a trick women use a lot with costume jewelry. It creates a barrier between the metal and the skin so there's no direct contact. Coat the back of the rivet with clear nail polish where it would touch the skin. It's a trick women use a lot with costume jewelry. It creates a barrier between the metal and the skin so there's no direct contact. Quote
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