First custom dog collar

[benlilly1]

2 minutes ago, toxo said:

Make sure you show us when you're done.

Another thing you can do with your letters is hot foil. If you check out my post on DIY hot foil press you'll see on the last couple of pics I had to have a play. Even though it's not wired up yet I wanted to see the effect so I heated the stamp up with a blowtorch. You do need some pressure but very briefly once you sort out the right temperature. Can't wait for it all to come together. I ordered an alphabet and holder on 6th Feb and just got an email saying it'll be shipped on the 20th Fed 

Would love to do hot foil but, my letters are Delrin stamps. A plastic that I use on my press. I will post the new collar when I'm done!

[fredk]

Acrylic paint and a small paint brush followed by several coats of acrylic varnish

[JLSleather]

Looks nice.  As I always ask pet collar makers, please consider using conway buckles.  This type of "heel bar" buckle causes the owner to go PAST where the collar fits to buckle it.  I dont mind suckin' my belly in a bit to hook my belt, but I dont like to ask a dog to suck in his neck.  The rest of the construction is exactly the same.

 

[kgg]

Do you mean as in Show Dog?

kgg

[jcuk]

Nice work there.

For all my work on dog collars, leads, harness work i always use good quality equine hardware much stronger and more durable.

Hope this helps

JCUK