Cynthia Duplat, founder of Western Element Leather, designed and tooled a leather belt buckle. Follow her step-by-step instructions and download the FREE pattern below to start making yours!
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Instructions:
- Trace out the oval onto leather two times
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Using 4 to 5oz leather, cut out two of the same size ovals you've traced out
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Using the backside pattern, trace and cut the back two holes (make sure they fit through your buckle!)
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Using your tooling pattern, wet your leather with a sponge or spray bottle, and trace on your tooling design with a stylus
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Carve your pattern using a swivel knife
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Tool your pattern with an edge beveler stamp and other decorating/backgrounding stamps.
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Oil your leather with neatsfoot oil, then dye it to your preferred colors.
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Punch evenly spaced stitching holes 3mm inward from the outer edges, then, lace your buckle!
Western Element Leather
Ever since I can remember I was making art with my hands. Today, I look back and realize everything I’ve ever made has lead me to eventually finding a passion in leathercraft. I am proud to have molded that passion into a small business, which is now Western Element Leather. The wild west and it’s elements are the inspiration for my work, and keeping history alive is my biggest goal. Every leather piece I create is influenced by the pioneers of the wild, and the makers of the past who have carried their knowledge through time. From saddle bags to wallets, belts to cowboy hat bands, and everything in between, every piece I make is made for purpose, and made to last. Every time I sit at my work bench, I aspire to make my next piece as authentically and unique as possible, and find great happiness knowing it will go to good use for years to come.
Website: https://westernelementleather.com/
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