Sources/Tutorials for Belts and Pouches

[Leda EmBorr]

Making a Jedi belt or pouches? Here's a list of suppliers and tutorials that may come in handy, compiled mostly from these threads.

PM or E-mail me for changes/additions.

Also, don't forget your local thrift shop for unique belt hardware!

Leda

The Jedi Assembly members' Tutorial Page



For Leather:

www.tandyleather.com/ leather supplier, tools

www.leprevo.co.uk/ leather, dyes, tools

www.texasleathercraft.com/sitemap.php


For Buckles and Rivets:

www.hardwareelf.com/ The part number is m-010. They are Solid Brass in two sizes
and three colors: Antique Brass, Brass and Nickel. The Medium is the size you want.

www.sdtradingco.com/hardware/buttonstuds.htm

www.leprevo.co.uk/press_studs.html (Sam Browne screw-back studs) OR see links below:

www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/sams_lge.html (image)
www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/sams_med.html (image)

www.tandyleather.com/prodinfo.asp?number=130902&variation=&aitem=28&mitem=61 Sam
Browne rivets (proper anvil required)

www.eleathersupply.com/fasteners.shtml (Sam Browne rivets)

www.mjtrim.com/catalog/family.aspx?family=25%3a04 buckles

www.umei.com/fashion-buckles-s.htm buckles

www.strapworks.com/metalsiderelease.html buckles


Covertec Clips:


www.texasleathercraft.com/proddetail.php?prod=1238-00 (metal belt clip)


Pouch Tutorials:

home.clara.net/arianrhod/Aldebaran/DoItYourself/Pouch02.html

www.geocities.com/theyrenotdolls/Tutorial.html

www.studiocreations.com/howto/tuskenraider/main.html click on “The Bandoliers”



This list is for information only. The Jedi Assembly does not endorse the sellers listed here, and will not be held responsible for bad transactions. Use caution and common sense when purchasing from internet sources. Post any complaints in the Trading Arena/Bad Experience Vendor Thread

[Leda EmBorr]

Thanks to rebelscum for this handy reference chart from the TandyLeather catalog.

rebelscum said:

No luck finding a table online. I guess I'll just have to type in the information from the catalog.

Weight	Thickness	Use - Tooling leather (garment leather)
2 to 3 ounce	2/64 to 3/64 inches (0.8 to 1.2 mm)	For molding, toolable linings, embossing
3 to 4 ounce	3/64 to 4/64 inches (1.2 to 1.6 mm)	For embossing, lightweight billfold backs, clutches (lightweight clothing)
4 to 5 ounce	4/64 to 5/64 inches (1.6 to 2.0 mm)	For billfold backs, organizers, clutches (clothing)
5 to 6 ounce	5/64 to 6/64 inches (2.0 to 2.4 mm)	For small cases and notebook covers (heavier clothing, chaps, moccasins)
6 to 7 ounce	6/64 to 7/64 inches (2.4 to 2.8 mm)	For carved handbags, camera cases, journal covers
7 to 8 ounce	7/64 to 8/64 inches (2.8 to 3.2 mm)	For narrow belts, knife sheaths and small holsters
8 to 9 ounce	8/64 to 9/64 inches (3.2 to 3.6 mm)	For belts, holsters, saddle bags
9 to 10 ounce	9/64 to 10/64 inches (3.6 to 4.0 mm)	For heavier holsters and belts over 1-1/2" wide
10 to 11 ounce	10/64 to 11/64 inches (4.0 to 4.4 mm)	For carpenters' and linemen's belts