Thread for leatherworking

[Post Tenebras Lux]

Hi folks,

So I have been really tempted by some fire steel belt loops I've seen for a while now and in fairness they're expertly made and reasonably priced, but I just feel it's something I should at least try and make myself, plus it'd save me some pennies in the process.

Excuse my terrible artistic ability in trying to demonstrate, but this is the basic design and I am trying to get advice on what thread I should be using that's heavy duty and something that can handle a bit of weather over time.

 

[twyforge]

The stuff I believe that you're looking for is waxed linen thread. Comes in a wide array of colours and is very strong. You can also buy just normal linen thread and wax it yourself with most any wax, although beeswax would be my wax of choice. Use saddle stitch for extra strength too.

 

[Angst]

hi....looks very much like my design....good luck with it and if so its always flattering to see someone inspired by my work so long as they dont then use my work against me financially....this happens almost monthly and is rather hard to swallow, hope you understand....look forward to seeing pics....and yup thick thread is readily available on ebay waxed or not....

regards

sonni

 

[Post Tenebras Lux]

hi....looks very much like my design....good luck with it and if so its always flattering to see someone inspired by my work so long as they dont then use my work against me financially....this happens almost monthly and is rather hard to swallow, hope you understand....look forward to seeing pics....and yup thick thread is readily available on ebay waxed or not....

regards

sonni

Hi Sonni,

It's actually yours I'm planning on buying as well I am just trying to get used to making things myself because I hope I'll relying more and more on my own skills in the future.

Hoping to buy a belt, loop, bahco pouch and axe loop and a few other bits from you in November/December, though!

 

[Angst]

hey man, its all kool, was just saying. i'm into giving but theres too many out there into taking unfortunately....

personally i use artificial sinew for stitching.

anything you want drop me a line direct and i'll sort out the best price i can no worries,

regards

s

ps....if youre going to use other peoples patterns as inspiration its always nice to give a credit where due

Hi Sonni,

It's actually yours I'm planning on buying as well I am just trying to get used to making things myself because I hope I'll relying more and more on my own skills in the future.

Hoping to buy a belt, loop, bahco pouch and axe loop and a few other bits from you in November/December, though!

 

[dwardo]

I am forever copying your stuff Angst, and Luckylee too.

Don't worry though if anyone else wants one they can make their heffin own! Or i send them to you guys.

 

[Angst]

LOL D! well thats a cuppa you owe me then!

s

I am forever copying your stuff Angst, and Luckylee too.

Don't worry though if anyone else wants one they can make their heffin own! Or i send them to you guys.