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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?

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Use pure brass rivets, or is sewing the joint an option?

Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Urban Chestnut Zwickel. A lager-style beer brewed by a craft brewer in St. Louis. Had a couple Friday night, yummy.

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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!

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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.

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