sporran modification/parts

**beerbecue** · 25th April 06, 05:21 AM

OK, so here's the idea.....

First, I LOVE my Freelander sporran, no ifs ands or buts.....

Now, if you have seen my other posts, you know that I am going the modified Eton jacket route for semi-formal wear, so........

Anyway, I bought a small brooch that I am going to use as the sporran closure on my black sporran, for a dressier look....

In the same spirit, I am thinking of using silver balls at the ends of the leather thongs on the sporran...

Now, any ideas where one may find these things???

**cavscout** · 25th April 06, 05:36 AM

I don't have a clue about balls, but an idea I've been toying with is these cones.
with horse hair tassels. They're a little pricey but you might could find hair and make your own tassels at better prices.

**beerbecue** · 25th April 06, 05:44 AM

I just found something similar at grey owl crafts

http://www.greyowlcrafts.com/beads/sterling.htm

they have horse hair in bundles very cheap also.....

This is even cheaper, but you get 50 cones/package

http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/m...roduct_Count=0

And there is always ermine tails....

http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/m...roduct_Count=0

**bangkok kilt** · 25th April 06, 05:53 AM

How large of a bead are you looking for? 20mm, 30mm, etc? How large of a tassel are you going to be putting them on?

**beerbecue** · 25th April 06, 05:55 AM

I haven't decided quite yet, but I was thinking 12 - 20 mm.

If I use round beads - no tassel.

Only a tassel if I use cones....

**cavscout** · 25th April 06, 06:08 AM

Great links Beer!

**bangkok kilt** · 25th April 06, 06:18 AM

http://www.beadaddict.co.uk/uk/karen1.htm

This site has some unique large silver beads made by the Karen Hill Tribes in Burma and Thailand (got to support the Thai economy!)

http://www.thebeadladyinconcord.com/...TOKEN=55839979

This is a celtic bead about 1/2" in diameter, but I couldn't find the hole diameter.

**bangkok kilt** · 25th April 06, 06:23 AM

Yet again. . .
this site has the largest plain round silver bead I could find. Let me know what size you are looking for and in what shape. I can find cheap silver in all shapes and sizes here in Turkey, and would be willing to keep my eyes open if you can't find anything back home.

http://www.silvercharmsinc.com/pages...d_name=SSPB16M

**beerbecue** · 25th April 06, 07:17 AM

The heck with the aluminum and what not, what about these

http://www.crazycrow.com/Merchant2/m...de=525-600-000

If you order pre-made replacement hair tassels they are around $50 USD!!!!