Your Custom Handmade Leather Belt
Specialist!
BELT PRICES
1 1/2" $35,
1 1/4" $30,
1" $25
(U.N.O.)
Any Painting/Coloring $5
extra.
Kids Belts $3 off regular adult prices. (26" and under)
XL Belts (50" up to 80"+/-, add $10)
Shipping/Handling: $6 Priority Mail add $2
for each add'l belt. |
Handmade Leather Belts Your Design or Mine!
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WARNING WARNING
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Don't end up with a half made belt!
Here is what to look for...
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Ask if the leather
is made from DOUBLE SHOULDER, DOUBLE BEND or BRIDLE leather/cowhide.
If it is made from the SIDE of the cow, it is inferior and
will stretch and roll in the back. |
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Ask the craftsman
how long he has been making belts. Amateurs give amateur
results. Professionals give professional results! |
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Look to see if all
the edges of the belt are beveled/trimmed. If not, over time
the sharp edges of the belt will cut into the belt loops of your
pants. Edges should be dyed, smooth and rounded. |
| Check the top
and back of the belt to see if it has a finish coating. If not,
if you tend to sweat, without a finish coating the belt will absorb
the sweat, weaken, roll and discolor your belt. |
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See if the dying
is even and consistent. You don't want an ugly belt! |
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Look for double
impressions of stamps and letters. |
| Ask if "they"
make the belts! Are they really Handmade or just machine
rolled? Most rolled belts are made from the "side" and not the
"double shoulder or bridle leather", which are the BEST belt leathers. |
| If you see a
rack of "seconds" or "mistakes", someone doesn't know what they are
doing. You may want to keep looking! |
| Make sure they
size you properly!!! If you don't run the measuring belt or
measuring tape through
the belt loops,
your belt will NOT
fit right!!! Just for fun, let them size you and see how they do
it. See if they even ask you what "type" of buckle you plan to
wear with your belt. It makes a
2" difference whether you
wear a regular or theme buckle! |
Finally, and its
true, you will get what you pay for!
I've been told over and over again that my belts are too cheap for the
quality and workmanship. But I want to keep the price down so it
will be affordable to everyone. I sincerely doubt you will find
better made belts or better quality belts than what you will find here
at...
New Creation
Leathercraft!
Quality is never
an accident;
It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent
direction and skillful execution;
It represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
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Regular Buckle
Theme
Buckle
Above is the "Regular Buckle" that comes with the belt if
you don't wear a "Theme Buckle". A "Screw Post" attaches the buckle
for easy exchange of your buckles.
If you prefer a snap to attach the buckle please let me
know on the order form. The belt has to be sized differently
for a regular buckle vs a theme buckle. The theme buckle will make the
belt approx. 2" longer (see sizing page for more info on sizing). If you
specify that you will be wearing a theme buckle the regular buckle will not be
sent.
STEPS IN MAKING A CUSTOM
BELT
The process of making a custom belt takes
about an hour as described below...
I first cut the double shoulder cowhide into strips.
I then measure/size the belt, mark the holes and center of the belt.
All edges need to be beveled so that the edges will become round and smooth.
You now apply the design with stamps and/or carving.
Then apply the dye to the edges for a two tone effect.
Continuing with a light choc color and dye the flags dark.
Now dye the background with a light/med brown.
Now dye the edges black.
After the dying process then apply a wax finish to the top.
Also apply a acrylic finish to the back to repel moisture/sweat.
After you have applied the finishes, buff and slick down the edges
until they are smooth.
Now punch holes for the buckle and also the tongue of the belt.
Because I use a 9/10 oz weight, you need to skive down
the fold of the buckle to take the bulk out to make it flatter.
After this I attach the buckle with a screw post.
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In my travels doing
craft shows/festivals, I have seen all kinds of belts, many of them
unfinished and many "rolled belts" pawned off as handmade. Someone
with a lettering set stamps a name on it and calls it handmade. Just
the other day, a young lady bought one of my buckles and asked if I could
put it on her belt. I looked at the belt, none of the edges were
beveled, the edges were not even dyed, no finishes
were on the top or back and the belt size was several inches too big!
He had just put a few designs on it and attempted to dyed it and put holes
in it. She ended up with a HALF MADE BELT, but paid full price. I
went ahead and finished the belt, resized it for her and attached the
buckle. Don't get taken! If you don't buy from me, that's fine, but
make sure when you do buy, check out the list below so you won't get
taken... |
ARE YOU Ready to see
MY CUSTOM LEATHER BELTS?
There are a LOT of belts to choose from,
take your time, go slow, you don't want
to end up looking like this...
