Sporran Strap

**A Dhuglas** · 15th December 05, 02:41 PM

I like it! And the screws for connecting the two pieces together is an interesting solution. No buckle in the back.

Inquiring minds want to know...looks like you picked a spot on each strap at which to start the split into three pieces, then braiding begins, braiding ends at the conchos -- good style selection on those -- do they secure a piece of the leather braid that gets cut? Trying to get my mind to work around that bit 'cause I can't make it out in the picture

The more I look at the pic the more I like it. I join Switchblade: Write up a DIY!! Or keep your trade secrets and go into business

**Southern Breeze** · 15th December 05, 04:47 PM

How did I miss this? Thats a great strap. You did an outstanding job on it.

I know a fair amount about leatherwork and will trade the secret of the braiding for a hand sewn tank. Just kidding! :grin:

**Angus** · 15th December 05, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Southern Breeze

I know a fair amount about leatherwork and will trade the secret of the braiding for a hand sewn tank.

Its called a mystery braid. Looks complicated but actually perty easy to do. Just google mystery braid. http://www.rudedogleather.com/classe...y/mystery.html

**Southern Breeze** · 15th December 05, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Angus

Its called a mystery braid. Looks complicated but actually perty easy to do. Just google mystery braid. http://www.rudedogleather.com/classe...y/mystery.html

I know how it's done. Now you've ruined my hope of getting another kilt!

**Big Dave** · 15th December 05, 05:30 PM

Wow!

That's fantastic looking, I'll be trying that myself. Great job.

**Iolaus** · 15th December 05, 06:34 PM

Thanks.

Yes, it's a mystery braid; the concho is just for decoration. I'm not sure what the double twist portion is called, but I did it by simply slitting it and turning the strap in on it's self.

I'm considering the possibility of making a few of these for sale in the future. There's a couple of other techniques I want to play with first. No promises, but maybe. ;)

**GlassMan** · 15th December 05, 06:37 PM

If you do put me on your list of buyers! 8)

**Iolaus** · 15th December 05, 07:02 PM

...and as for DIY:

I cut it.
I trimed it.
I sliced it.
I punched it.
I dyed it.
I braided it.
I twisted it.
I attached the hardware.

There you go!! ;)

**mddock58** · 15th December 05, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by Iolaus

Yes, it's a mystery braid; the concho is just for decoration. I'm not sure what the double twist portion is called, but I did it by simply slitting it and turning the strap in on it's self. ;)

And you're keeping it a mystery!

I like the twist too! easy, and looks great!

**NancyMan** · 15th December 05, 10:36 PM

Aye, that's a beauty Iolaus. You've got taste as well as skill and imagination.

Earlier on in my kiltedness I made one of those myself-out of a nylon dog's collar.

....Well I wanted to look butch, project a little attitude, you know? Gave it a short length of heavy chain on each end and really industrial strength clips. Wore it with a ladies kilt so I had both the yin and yang happening....

I guess my point is that the wearing 'O the kilt inspires many of us to creation and innovation in fashionably attiring ourselves. And I guess, like you, I'm a fashion forward type of guy. 8)

Chaio baby,
Vincent