If you’re unsure how long of a strip you need, err on the longer side.ĭraw an appropriately sized rectangle onto your leather. This measurement doesn’t need to be exact, since you can adjust your snap placement in the next step to make a loop that fits perfectly.
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The length of the strip you cut should be twice your belt width, plus 4 3/4 inches. The strap should be cut to this width, or very slightly narrower. To figure out the size of strap you will need, measure the inside width of your scissor snap’s loop. Undyed, untreated vegetable tanned leather will darken naturally over time and attain a light golden brown patina.
If starting with natural undyed leather, cut your strap out first and then treat it in whatever way you prefer. This is a great way to use up your small pieces of leather. This project used scrap leather which had already been dyed, treated with leather conditioner, and polished. Leather belt key holders in black and natural leather.
You will also need a tool for punching holes, a snap setting tool and a dot snap anvil. The 5-6 oz is a measurement for leather that means it is about 5/64 - 6/64 inch thick.įor this quick, easy project you will need one swivel snap or scissor snap of any width, one large jacket snap with long post (post and stud), and one large jacket snap with regular cap post (cap and socket). This results in a firmer leather that can be stamped with designs. Vegetable tanned leather, also called tooling leather, is leather that was produced using tannin from natural plant materials such as tree bark. Each leather belt key holder shown in this article was made using 5-6 oz scrap vegetable-tanned leather.
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