Bracelet Sizes???

[bikermutt07]

Thanks Brian. For being self taught you sure crank out a lot of high quanity, higher quality merchandise.

I'm really taking these on as a precursor to collars and belts. So, do you finish your edges before you skive for the buckles?

Would 1" straps be a better fit for men's bracelets?

I was planning on them being 3/4 but alas, I had bought 5/8 buckles. I have some of the same buckles in 1" but they seem bulky for bracelets. I had actually bought them for collars. But they seem too big for my 20 pound dogs.

Edited December 5, 2016 by bikermutt07

[RockyAussie]

Yes I would generally do the skiving after the edging then apply a little heat if necessary to pull back to shape and touch up edges if required.

A tapered strap is quite common for wrist straps I think to accommodate a smaller buckle but sometimes the right buckle can be used, it really depends on the weight of the buckle and peoples taste. Taking the top picture I put in and making a veg centre piece or whatever might be a way to use up the 5/8" straps.Here is a similar use in one I've made for watch bands etc.