DIY Straps...

[Ludov666]

Any of you guys make yor own straps? I have a friend who owns shoe design studio so I always steal some leather from him, he also taught me the basics of leather work and about leather in general, I love it it's so calming to work on a strap for your next watch. Very good covid hobbie. Here are some pics of my work, there are all kinds of leathers from cobra and ostrich to shell cordovan and buffalo.

 

[UnluckyXIII]

Some nice designs and colours, always feels nicer knowing you’ve made it yourself too.

If I had the materials easily available (free) and the tools to do so I think I’d quite enjoy it, I do a lot of wood work so some of the skills should be transferable.

 

[Ludov666]

Yeah UnluckyXIII, I do a lot of woodworking too! DIY speakers mostly, you are right some skils are transferable some you need to learn but it's much cheaper than woodwork and all you need is a 50$ tool kit from ebay and some leather, but the feeling of accomplishment is the same. I made a lot of them in the last couple of years for me, friend, family like every time I'm nervous I make one:laugh:

 

[TBK]

I'm seeing some lovely steps here.
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I have tried to make a strap myself. But the result was not satisfactory. Have had the time to start over.

 

[Ludov666]

Yeah it's normal for first 5-6 to end up in a thrash can and get annoyed trust me I know but patience is the key.

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[sukwonee]

You're talented. I tried this myself many moons ago and..... yeah lol

 

[Ludov666]

It's just practice and YT tutorials. I've thrown first 5-6 in a trash...

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[Ludov666]

Made some more straps for pam985 and zelos hammerhead 2... Covid has made me productive!

 

[Ludov666]

I love the Zelos btw...

 

[KateMidd]

Any of you guys make yor own straps? I have a friend who owns shoe design studio so I always steal some leather from him, he also taught me the basics of leather work and about leather in general, I love it it's so calming to work on a strap for your next watch. Very good covid hobbie. Here are some pics of my work, there are all kinds of leathers from cobra and ostrich to shell cordovan and buffalo.

Amazing work! green one is my favourite!