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    I made a leather sporran belt.

    This is the first leather work I have ever done. I did not like the chain/belt that came with my sporran. Here is what I came up with.



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    Nice work - slick job.

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    Looks great!

    One thing you might do, it appears the inside is a bit "fuzzy". You can take a damp rag and wipe the fuzzy fibers in one direction to help them lay down. Using something smooth to slick them down after wetting them will do a better job.

    This will lessen any friction between your strap and kilt. The smoother, the better. The silver rivets and black leather look great though!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cavscout View Post
    Looks great!

    One thing you might do, it appears the inside is a bit "fuzzy". You can take a damp rag and wipe the fuzzy fibers in one direction to help them lay down. Using something smooth to slick them down after wetting them will do a better job.

    This will lessen any friction between your strap and kilt. The smoother, the better. The silver rivets and black leather look great though!
    Thanks for the help, I will try that. I guess bad lighting in the pic, because the rivets are brass.

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    Very handsome work - wear it with pride!

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    It could be my monitor also now that you say it though, I do see a gold tint to the metal.

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    Kiltferone,
    Agree with Cavscout, very nice work! You have a lot of skill.

    Good to see another leatherworker out there too!

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    That is nice work congratulations and wear it well.

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    I don't like my chain either. Guess I'll have to try making one too. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    A very fine-looking strap. What type of leather did you use?
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