Leathercraft (Rivets and snaps)

Lamper.sffc

Just took up leathercraft recently and from what i can tell there isnt really anywhere in Ireland that you can source much of the equipment or materials (as far as I know anyway, if someone does know id appreciate any help).

But what I am wondering is, are there are any places where Id be able to get snaps and rivets that would be suitable for use on leather. It would be nice to at least source these things in the Dublin area rather than have to buy everything online and have to wait for them to be delivered.

Any help appreciated thanks

ArtOfEscape

The Woollen Mills stock eyelets, snaps etc. by a company called Prym, along with pliers and other tools to set them. I've never used them for leather but I've used the eyelets for corsetry and been very pleased with the quality.

Good luck!

Lamper.sffc

ArtOfEscape wrote: »

The Woollen Mills stock eyelets, snaps etc. by a company called Prym, along with pliers and other tools to set them. I've never used them for leather but I've used the eyelets for corsetry and been very pleased with the quality.

Good luck!

Cheers for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. I have to admit, that in the short time iv taken up leathercraft im addicted. There is just so much you can create with this material.

Thanks again

Rancid

ArtOfEscape wrote: »

The Woollen Mills stock eyelets, snaps etc. by a company called Prym, along with pliers and other tools to set them. I've never used them for leather but I've used the eyelets for corsetry and been very pleased with the quality.

Good luck!

I got a pack of snaps in the Woolen Mills recently to use on a double layer of leather, the pack was marked for use on Camping and Outdoor Gear so they were pretty strong. They came with the usual bits and pieces, and you used a hammer to insert them.

ArtOfEscape

Lamper.sffc wrote: »

Cheers for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. I have to admit, that in the short time iv taken up leathercraft im addicted. There is just so much you can create with this material.

Thanks again

You're welcome! If you like the Prym stuff, I think the pliers are a worthwhile investment - I never got the hang of the hammer setting technique, but the eyelets I've set with the pliers always turn out perfect.

Out of curiosity, where do you source your leather and where have you learned your techniques? It's a craft I'd love to know more about.

Lamper.sffc

ArtOfEscape wrote: »

You're welcome! If you like the Prym stuff, I think the pliers are a worthwhile investment - I never got the hang of the hammer setting technique, but the eyelets I've set with the pliers always turn out perfect.

Out of curiosity, where do you source your leather and where have you learned your techniques? It's a craft I'd love to know more about.

As Iv just started I bought a starter Kit from Tandy leather in England. Plenty of stuff in the kit to get you going. Stuff like wallet, belt and phone case kits. It comes with all the basics to get you started tool and dye wise as well. I then went a little mad after christmas and spent over 150 euro on more tools and some of there cheaper leather hides. (I dont think im ready yet to ruin some more expensive leather):)

The site is a great way to get an idea of what it takes to get started in this craft. They have 80 or so free tutorial videos and more on youtube.

Id imagine there are cheaper ways than Tandy to pick some of this stuff up but for the moment they suit me just fine until I get better educated in the craft.

Again cheers for the help and here is a link to Tandy and the starter sets
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.co.uk/en-gbp/home/department/Starter-Sets/Starter-Sets.aspx