This belt was my gateway into leatherworking!

Mr_Fahrenheit4515 days ago
Self-Made BeltHorween Dark Olive Chromexcel
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Maker

DIY

Model

Belt

Leather

Horween Dark Olive Chromexcel

Measurements

Tag Size: 34

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    Buckleguy

    Order info

    Cost: 40 USD

    Availability: Custom

    Lead Time: 4 days

    More about this item

    First belt I’ve made. I’m pretty happy with how it came out!

    Use & wear

    Office Work
    Leisure
    Travel
    Cold Temperatures
    Hot Temperatures
    Humid Climate
    Dry Climate

    I wore this belt in virtually every climate in the US - from Florida to the desert Southwest to California to Michigan.

    Leather

    Horween Dark Olive Chromexcel
    Patina Process
    Color Change

    I love the way it has worn in, and especially how it has absorbed the indigo from my denim.

    Craftsmanship

    Self-Made Belt
    Design
    Construction
    Finishing

    Since this was my first belt, it has its issues :) My design and construction have evolved to a more elegant hand stitching approach rather than the Chicago screws I used here.

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend

    This belt was my gateway into leather working. I’ve made seven more belts and a tote bag since this one, and have even more ambitious projects in the pipeline.

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