inside of belt

[Gallo]

I making a belt,  just one layer.  What do you do to the inside of the belt?   

[tsunkasapa]

Some I line, some I just dye the back. Depends on the type of belt.

[TomE]

So it depends on the type of leather.  Bridle leathers typically have a "moss-back" a.k.a. pasted back that is smooth and dense.  The fibers on the flesh side are essentially glued together with a flexible resin.  A finisher from Hermann Oak Leather Co told me the terminology moss-back or mossed comes from the outdated process of making a glue-like substance by boiling peat moss.  There are commercial products to create this type of sealed surface on the flesh side but they come in industrial size quantities.  https://leatherchemicals.co.uk/product/unisol-moss-back/  https://campbell-randall.com/product/sup-bt639-g-leather-finish-for-sealing-flesh-side-moss-back-suede-1-gal   You can search these forums to find threads about sealing the flesh side with waxes, gum trag, and other potions.  Some folks use a heavy glass slicker to finish the flesh side.  Or, you can leave it alone. 

[Hags]

I use Hermann Oak veg tan and I do not dye the back. I do use the same finish, front and back, lined or not, 50/50 resolene and water,  then glass the unlined back to make it look more finished. 

[Dwight]

A couple of light coats of Resolene . . . 50/50 with water . . . makes a very nice inside on belts.

May God bless,

Dwight

[carr52]

No need to thank me. My service was voluntary. I enjoyed all of it. As a paratrooper my spine would disagree, but still it made me feel proud to put on the uniform. 

[Hairic]

6 minutes ago, carr52 said:

No need to thank me. My service was voluntary. I enjoyed all of it. As a paratrooper my spine would disagree, but still it made me feel proud to put on the uniform. 

Lol, this took me a second to understand who you was commenting on, either way thanks for your service..... God? 

[Handstitched]

For plain belts, no lining. Tooled belts, occasionally some  lining, but  if concho's, studs or any embellishments are to be used, then I might line them . I have made belts with either Croc or Cane toad. The lining helps to cover up any untidy bits on the back . 

3 hours ago, Hairic said:

but still it made me feel proud to put on the uniform. 

Well said    I'm still proud to put on my old grotty , rough looking  frequently repaired stained leather apron to carry on a century's old craft  

HS

[Gallo]

thanks for all the info

[JLSleather]

I don't do anything to the inside of unlined belts.