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Post by stinky on Sept 26, 2014 9:12:15 GMT -6
Guys, here's some shots of a belt that I made from a piece of 12oz. leather that I picked up at Tandy a couple of weeks ago. I was able to get 3 belts (2 for my wife) out of a $30 piece of tooling leather, plus some insoles for my Trickers. I took these pics after the first wear, and after two weeks, it's already started to show bits of patina here and there. I'll post more as it ages and starts to look interesting. This was a simple, fun project, and I highly recommend trying it out--you get a great deal of satisfaction out of making and wearing something like this. The only tools I used were a straightedge, stanley knife, drill, and clamps. The edge was burnished with my go-to leather conditioner, Blackrock Leather-n-rich. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 9:21:26 GMT -6
Thanks for sharing. Very nice. It looks better than my nature belt I got from Gustin.
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Post by Old26 on Sept 26, 2014 9:38:19 GMT -6
Guys, here's some shots of a belt that I made from a piece of 12oz. leather that I picked up at Tandy a couple of weeks ago. I was able to get 3 belts (2 for my wife) out of a $30 piece of tooling leather, plus some insoles for my Trickers. I took these pics after the first wear, and after two weeks, it's already started to show bits of patina here and there. I'll post more as it ages and starts to look interesting. This was a simple, fun project, and I highly recommend trying it out--you get a great deal of satisfaction out of making and wearing something like this. The only tools I used were a straightedge, stanley knife, drill, and clamps. The edge was burnished with my go-to leather conditioner, Blackrock Leather-n-rich. Stinky - I'm bringing some pics of the belts to an event this fall. Some guys might need belts like this, but with a brown color. I think I could sell a bunch of them. It's not until later November, but I believe I can get some orders on those for sure. Nicely done. |
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Post by matt on Sept 26, 2014 9:43:17 GMT -6
Scott, I'd "back" one of your belts. Especially if you opt for darker browns.
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Post by stinky on Sept 26, 2014 9:43:42 GMT -6
Thanks! It's important to note that this is *very* rustic. The entire edge is not burnished and rounded. Lots of imperfections. I made a brown one and a vinegroon (black) for my wife (1.25"). I'm currently wearing a Corter natural belt that I dyed brown--i'll snap a couple of pics and post them up in a few so you can see what the brown looks like.
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Post by Old26 on Sept 26, 2014 10:00:33 GMT -6
Thanks! It's important to note that this is *very* rustic. The entire edge is not burnished and rounded. Lots of imperfections. I made a brown one and a vinegroon (black) for my wife (1.25"). I'm currently wearing a Corter natural belt that I dyed brown--i'll snap a couple of pics and post them up in a few so you can see what the brown looks like. Well, that's actually better. They are Soviet WWII reenactors. Rustic is the ticket. Like I said, just in a brown color - not dark brown, just a nice, medium brown. |
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Post by stinky on Sept 26, 2014 10:12:44 GMT -6
Here's a natural Corter belt that I dyed brown after I got it. I did not make this belt. I used Trans-Tint Brown Mahogany dye on this--the same dye i used on my oak floor after the vinegroon. |
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Post by matt on Sept 26, 2014 11:10:21 GMT -6
Those belts are beautiful! Seriously, I like the rough edges, it carries a lot of character.
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Post by stinky on Sept 26, 2014 11:18:31 GMT -6
Those belts are beautiful! Seriously, I like the rough edges, it carries a lot of character. Thanks man! My neighbors want belts now, so it looks like I'll be picking up some more leather in a couple of weeks. If a few people wanted them, I could send some out at cost to see what people think of them. Frankly, I never thought I would want a natural belt--I thought they were garish, but . . . It looks great with indigo denim and chucks. You just have to wear it with untucked shirts for a week or two so it darkens up a tiny bit. I highly recommend trying out a natural. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 11:26:00 GMT -6
looks great. i'm thinking of registering for a class over at chicago school of shoemaking rather than picking up gear and starting from scratch.
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Post by stinky on Sept 26, 2014 11:30:23 GMT -6
looks great. i'm thinking of registering for a class over at chicago school of shoemaking rather than picking up gear and starting from scratch. wait--what? there's a SHOEMAKING class? btw, did you see my response on the G forum last night? I'm in Oak Park. |
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Post by Mattbert on Sept 26, 2014 11:30:37 GMT -6
Frankly, I never thought I would want a natural belt--I thought they were garish, but . . . It looks great with indigo denim and chucks. You just have to wear it with untucked shirts for a week or two so it darkens up a tiny bit. I highly recommend trying out a natural. With natural leather, you can also lightly oil it and then leave it out in the sun over a weekend or something (weather permitting, of course). It'll start to tan up a bit in a hurry, and then you've got a jumpstart on getting that nice patina. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 11:32:32 GMT -6
there's a 'school' that i had read some good things about. granted, the things i read were from some time ago, and i know they recently changed locations...so i'm not sure how the programs are now. they offer basic and more advanced leather working classes, as well as some footwear classes. www.chicagoschoolofshoemaking.com/i did see that, but was out and didn't get a chance to respond (and the post was buried by this morning)....thanks for the response. looked up tandy from my location and it should be about 1.5hrs. |
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Post by jjflash on Sept 26, 2014 11:41:58 GMT -6
Nice job, stink.
Weird how things come back around...back in the 70's "belt making" was a big thing. My dad was really into it around the time I was born. Some of them were really cool and I wish he still had them, just to rob the hardware off of.
I got a veg tan one off of a guy on Etsy that I quite like.
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Post by Winterland on Sept 26, 2014 12:01:16 GMT -6
Here's a natural Corter belt that I dyed brown after I got it. I did not make this belt. I used Trans-Tint Brown Mahogany dye on this--the same dye i used on my oak floor after the vinegroon. I am not usually a brown belt guy, black or natural, but that color is cool and deep. Nice. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2014 15:14:35 GMT -6
I would definitely buy one from you. Put me down for a black one.
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Post by matt on Sept 26, 2014 16:03:26 GMT -6
Here's a natural Corter belt that I dyed brown after I got it. I did not make this belt. I used Trans-Tint Brown Mahogany dye on this--the same dye i used on my oak floor after the vinegroon. If you're legit going to do a limited run for us, count me in. A stinky original - love that brown coloring. |
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Post by stinky on Sept 26, 2014 16:28:52 GMT -6
Here's a natural Corter belt that I dyed brown after I got it. I did not make this belt. I used Trans-Tint Brown Mahogany dye on this--the same dye i used on my oak floor after the vinegroon. If you're legit going to do a limited run for us, count me in. A stinky original - love that brown coloring. Oh it's legit . . . it's just not happening for 2 or so weeks. My thought is, I'll include the chicago screws, and you can provide your own 1.5" buckle--that way you get the look that you want. I hardly ever keep the buckle that comes on my belts anyhow. Attached are pics of the belts that I actually made and dyed--the brown and black are 1.25" Attachments:
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Post by Mattbert on Sept 27, 2014 23:01:12 GMT -6
Nice job, stink. Weird how things come back around...back in the 70's "belt making" was a big thing. My dad was really into it around the time I was born. Some of them were really cool and I wish he still had them, just to rob the hardware off of. I got a veg tan one off of a guy on Etsy that I quite like. Would that happen to be One Star Leather Goods? The guy who runs that lived a couple doors down from me in the same dorm during our freshman year of college. I have a belt and wallet that he made for me. Great stuff. Here's a shot of the belt. No points for guessing where the patch on my raw denims usually sits.  |
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Post by stinky on Sept 28, 2014 19:06:33 GMT -6
Nice patina on the belt MB!
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Post by stinky on Oct 14, 2014 8:30:14 GMT -6
An update to my belt project . . . had a little extra time last night, so I made a copper and silver plumber's solder belt buckle and strap keeper. I wanted something rustic that would patina over time as the belt darkens. It's a combination of 4GA and 6GA solid copper wire (the stuff typically used for grounding your breaker box). I notched it with a dremel cutting wheel at the corners to bend, and filled with silver solder. If I did this again, I think I will source some 2GA solid wire for the outer square. Ultimately, I think it makes a nice alternative to the average cheap, cookie cutter buckle most belts come with. |
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Post by Dirty_Denim on Oct 14, 2014 9:18:21 GMT -6
Hell yea man! I love the color of copper.
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Post by Old26 on Oct 14, 2014 9:57:21 GMT -6
This is my favorite belt as far as patina.  I need a good black one now. The Gustin Brown Heavy is starting rotations now...as are the Beasts again since it's cooled off at night. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2014 10:30:37 GMT -6
stinky the copper buckle is great...think the contrast of the 2GA perimeter would be nice though.
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Post by stinky on Oct 14, 2014 10:31:35 GMT -6
Haven't had a chance to get to Tandy for belt leather. You need a vinegroon black one with natural edges.
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