Colored sporran strap?

**Nighthawk** · 8th July 13, 03:13 PM

So I have a question for you lot- I'm bored with the plain black and brown sporran straps that are available. I was thinking about making myself a tooled, highlighted sporran strap in cherry red. Thoughts? Would that be too splashy and over the top, or would colored sporran straps be a good idea?

**TheOfficialBren** · 8th July 13, 03:16 PM

Do it! I dare you!

But...in advance...

**Geoff Withnell** · 8th July 13, 03:33 PM

Would certainly be different. Could look good, depending on the tartan and the rest of the outfit.

**sydnie7** · 8th July 13, 03:34 PM

Hamish has shown a full set of belts and sporran in blue leather, looked lovely.

**Panache** · 8th July 13, 03:59 PM

It all depends on how much attention you want your sporran strap to gather. Unless you are careful it will be a focus instead of a complimentary part of your outfit.

Cheers

Jamie

**artificer** · 8th July 13, 04:28 PM

I suppose it depends on what colour your sporran is.

I've done straps in everything from white to oxblood to caramel. The caveat is that they've always matched the sporran (and frequently a casual kilt belt as well).

I don't think I'd personally do a strap that didn't match (or come reasonably close to) the colour of the sporran, but then again, I'm a fairly plain guy.

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**Nighthawk** · 8th July 13, 08:42 PM

OK... so on the subject of matching colors... I suppose I should have mentioned that it is indeed meant to match a sporran I'm making.

**BCAC** · 9th July 13, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by sydnie7

Hamish has shown a full set of belts and sporran in blue leather, looked lovely.

He has a green one, too.

**Jock Scot** · 9th July 13, 01:02 AM

If my memory serves me correctly, Hamish's coloured sporrans and straps were made by MacRostie of Glasgow. I expect that they still make them in assorted colours, but I cannot say with any certainty. Personally, black and various shades of brown sporrans appeal to my eye whilst other colours do not.

**Chas** · 9th July 13, 02:15 AM

I would recommend Tandy Leather Factory.

They sell pre-cut straps and a variety of buckles. You choose your length, buckle (or buckles), leather dyes and finishes.

They have all the possible tools for working the leather, but what's more they have the expertise and are more than willing to share their knowledge.

I know nothing about leatherworking, but every time I have wanted to do something they have guided me through it step by step.