I don't think that the LEATHER community can THANK YOU enough for your excellent videos and for having such a giving heart for sharing all this with us around the world. You are truly amazing for giving so much of your time to show us this. All the best, your work is Incredible. So much admiration. Have a great day.
Excellent video Ian. As a matter of interest I received my template this week from Blackriverlaser. For those in the UK the cost was $30 + $10 shipping. I had to pay £15.49 import tax and handling, making the total price about £38. In my opinion it is well worth the money because it’s well made, unique, and has already paid for itself in the first two orders. Joyce was so nice and helpful and I’ll be looking to buy again from her.
Great video Ian. I am going to make my son a guitar strap and I found this to be full of great tips. By the way I live in Colorado , USA right now but was born in Alaska and you are right. Oak Leaves and Acorns are very popular here in the western states. They look good but I do not consider myself a cowboy. I like what you did, simple decorations but beautiful. Good work.
Great video, the only thing I would add is that musicians can get really sweaty so some finishing to deal with that and protect the strap is something worth thinking about
this is very helpful, Ian......thank you. I am a visual learner, and seeing the product and watching the process is much easier to learn when self teaching! Making my first Guitar strap now.........thank you!
As a bass player I actually prefer the inside of my straps to be the unfinished flesh side. This makes it "grabby" so the bass stays at the angle I put it rather than sliding about on my shoulder.
Nice work been in the leather trade 50 years making custom horse saddles and made a few guitar straps over the years as I play my self be ok if you brought black or brown butts or any other colour never leave change on the leather in other words hammer marks put a piece of leather there 👍
You are so right about the US and the pension for oak leaves and western decorations. I, personally, can't stand the look. Each to their own. THANK you so much for such great videos!
Thank you for the video. I'm fixing to try this for both myself and my sister. I love how in depth you show your creating process. It's to often I see a video that I can almost follow but one or two things are glossed over and I just can't quite wrap my brain around it. I feel good about donating a little to try to help keep your TH-cam channel going:-))
Just thought I'd mention what I do, almost for free, when I have drawn a pattern for myself. I first get it worked out on paper, then cut round the paper and draw it on a piece of flooring, vinyl flooring. Get the trace as accurate as possible, mark it as good as you can, cut it out pricicely with a knife, - and Bob's your uncle. (y)
Hi Ian, Even after all this time, this video is still great lesson on how to make guitar straps. Could I ask why did you use the creasing tool on one piece as opposed to the dividers you used on the main piece? Also what size slot cutter do you have?
suggestion. go down to your local home supply/ hardware/ paint store and get the small plastic, rubber, or silicon adhesive/paint spreaders. They are cheap and come with multiples in bags or by the piece. just a suggestion, seems they would work better and last longer than a piece of cardboard. cardboard costs money to. plus it will save some trees. ;) Later.
Nice one, Ian! Lots of good tips in there for a clean finish. I would have liked to have seen the back adjustable bit some more - but overall, thanks for the hard work! Really helpful :)
P.S. That Western carving style is truly hideous. I'm a native Texan and I think it's the worst. I think it's mostly just for tradition and/or if you're elderly white folk.
+R Janice Orlando Well, I'm not Texan, I'm only twenty-five and I think it looks beautiful. It's just a repeated pattern for texture and looks in my opinion. It's funny how where we grew up, makes us see things differently, haha.
Great movie, watched it several times. I like your dedication on the leather and how to work it as nice as possible. Only one point of critique, I am probably probably not the only one, I somehow expected some tones at the end of the guitar to celebrate your masterpiece :-) Thanks Ian for making these movies.
Ayup, Ian, I got a pattern from Joyce and about to make my first guitar strap for my own Gretsch 6120...just curious as to how, as mum used to say, to avoid an "Idiot's length" of thread and keep it doable by hand - how do you terminate - in a long line of saddle stitching then start again to continue the run without it showing?...could be a very useful video for us beginners pal!.... Hope your personal stuff is picking up, by the way. Cheers Pete
Ian, I tried to figure how to send this to you in a private message, but couldn't. Regarding Barge Cement. I have worked at Tandy in California (U.S.) for quite awhile. Barge cement became "illegal" in California (unless you have a business license). So, Barge made a newer environmentally friendlier version. It is that new version that is the same as the Tanner's. The original Barge (which comes in a yellow and red can, is much stronger and lasts much longer. It is this original version that most shoe guys have always used. And,,,as I said, you can still get it, even in California, which bans everything, if you have a business license. Tandy sells it still in all stores except California. Not sure about Great Britain, but, just wanted to bring it up, as your video makes it sound as though the Tanner's is the same as Barge, But, there are two different Barge's. Thanks for all your great vids, very cool of you to help out beginners, I refer your vids all the time.
Ah, not as straightforward as I thought! In the UK we just have the Tanner's Bond which seems to work fine, I haven't ever used the full strength Barge in that case.
Yes I have some cocobolo burnishers in the post, I'll be reviewing them once they arrive but unfortunately they weren't here when I filmed this over Christmas!
Thank you so much for your videos Lan, they are very helpful to a beginner. Love your design on the guitar strap, would you mind me asking what number tool you used for the starburst, I don't think I have ever seen that one before but I liked it. Keep up the good work and thanks again for your videos, really enjoy watching them. Tammy
Ian, have learned so much from your videos, THANK YOU for taking the time to make them. Perhaps you, or another crafter, can help me. I always have trouble with small tears when I edge bevel. Is my beveler just not sharp enough?
Good point. I also have several templates from Black River Laser (including the other guitar strap that has a different adjustment mechanism), and Joyce has made me several templates (not to mention my maker stamp).
I have a question: if I often put my strap on my guitar and then take it off, will that loosen it to the point of making it nonfunctional? My guitar won't fit in my case if the strap is attached to it...
Ian, admiro su prolijidad en sus trabajos, me gustaría si es posible , me indique que tipo de cuero utiliza. Yo no hablo ingles por eso no se si en algún momento lo menciono . Le mando mi respetuoso saludo.
First off, it needs two of the slots on the main part of the strap. Put the narrower tongue end of the narrow strap through any slot on the main strap except the last one. Then feed it back through the next lower slot. Finally, thread it back through its own slot at the wider "T" end of itself, and pull tight. If you need it longer or shorter, just move it up or down however many slots it takes to get it to the correct overall length.
Where can you find one of those "Japanese pricking irons"? Is there another name to them? It looks similar to a diamond chisel, but never hurts to be sure.
Hello Ian, question here: I have these pricking diamond prongs or whatever they would officially be called (for punching stitching holes) but I'm constantly running into the issue that the leather jams itself in between the prongs which makes it a bitch to get loose which leaves marks because I have to use so much force to pull it out again. Is there anything I could do to stop having that issue because at the moment I've withdrawn from using that method at all because of this (I now punch the holes one by one which makes it a lot harder to get a perfectly straight line). Greetings
I don't think that the LEATHER community can THANK YOU enough for your excellent videos and for having such a giving heart for sharing all this with us around the world. You are truly amazing for giving so much of your time to show us this. All the best, your work is Incredible. So much admiration. Have a great day.
Excellent video Ian. As a matter of interest I received my template this week from Blackriverlaser. For those in the UK the cost was $30 + $10 shipping. I had to pay £15.49 import tax and handling, making the total price about £38. In my opinion it is well worth the money because it’s well made, unique, and has already paid for itself in the first two orders. Joyce was so nice and helpful and I’ll be looking to buy again from her.
Of course you put up a tutorial right after I completed my first strap. Always appreciate your guidance and work.
Great video Ian. I am going to make my son a guitar strap and I found this to be full of great tips. By the way I live in Colorado , USA right now but was born in Alaska and you are right. Oak Leaves and Acorns are very popular here in the western states. They look good but I do not consider myself a cowboy. I like what you did, simple decorations but beautiful. Good work.
Unbelievably fantastic. Massive thanks and respect for posting.
I use mine as a belt just did some modifying so it would hold a buckle and poked a hole. Thanks for the help
Great video, the only thing I would add is that musicians can get really sweaty so some finishing to deal with that and protect the strap is something worth thinking about
Brilliant video, thanks Ian.
this is very helpful, Ian......thank you. I am a visual learner, and seeing the product and watching the process is much easier to learn when self teaching! Making my first Guitar strap now.........thank you!
As a bass player I actually prefer the inside of my straps to be the unfinished flesh side. This makes it "grabby" so the bass stays at the angle I put it rather than sliding about on my shoulder.
Nice work been in the leather trade 50 years making custom horse saddles and made a few guitar straps over the years as I play my self be ok if you brought black or brown butts or any other colour never leave change on the leather in other words hammer marks put a piece of leather there 👍
Beautiful Strap! Thank you for sharing the process
and, as always, beautiful work.
Thanks for your video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
here in Brazil, we say that this kind of work is perfect.
( PS:I am a musician)
You are so right about the US and the pension for oak leaves and western decorations. I, personally, can't stand the look. Each to their own. THANK you so much for such great videos!
excellent and very helpful.
Thank you for another video Ian!
beautiful Strat I have the same one
Thank you Ian.
As always great video. Thanks for posting and sharing.
Thank you for the video. I'm fixing to try this for both myself and my sister. I love how in depth you show your creating process. It's to often I see a video that I can almost follow but one or two things are glossed over and I just can't quite wrap my brain around it. I feel good about donating a little to try to help keep your TH-cam channel going:-))
Just thought I'd mention what I do, almost for free, when I have drawn a pattern for myself. I first get it worked out on paper, then cut round the paper and draw it on a piece of flooring, vinyl flooring. Get the trace as accurate as possible, mark it as good as you can, cut it out pricicely with a knife, - and Bob's your uncle. (y)
Excellent video, sir!
...thank you again for this well done video...excellent leatherwork!!!
Very fine work and found the subject informative!!
Very beautiful and reliable strap! Great job! I wish I was as handy as you are )) I wanna get the same one for my guitar!!!
I have one for sale on my shop: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/206857879
I need a black one for my Ibanez RG Prestige (black haze color)
love your work Ian. just ordered the template and going to give it a crack :)
привет, мне нравятся твои изделия, инструмент тоже классный
The idea of stitching all of that is a little bit horrifying, but it does look amazing once done. Well done!
Hi Ian, Even after all this time, this video is still great lesson on how to make guitar straps. Could I ask why did you use the creasing tool on one piece as opposed to the dividers you used on the main piece? Also what size slot cutter do you have?
suggestion. go down to your local home supply/ hardware/ paint store and get the small plastic, rubber, or silicon adhesive/paint spreaders. They are cheap and come with multiples in bags or by the piece. just a suggestion, seems they would work better and last longer than a piece of cardboard. cardboard costs money to. plus it will save some trees. ;) Later.
Nice one, Ian! Lots of good tips in there for a clean finish. I would have liked to have seen the back adjustable bit some more - but overall, thanks for the hard work! Really helpful :)
P.S. That Western carving style is truly hideous. I'm a native Texan and I think it's the worst. I think it's mostly just for tradition and/or if you're elderly white folk.
+R Janice Orlando Well, I'm not Texan, I'm only twenty-five and I think it looks beautiful. It's just a repeated pattern for texture and looks in my opinion. It's funny how where we grew up, makes us see things differently, haha.
Great movie, watched it several times. I like your dedication on the leather and how to work it as nice as possible. Only one point of critique, I am probably probably not the only one, I somehow expected some tones at the end of the guitar to celebrate your masterpiece :-)
Thanks Ian for making these movies.
Very nice...thank you !!!
very nice!
Wow, and I feel my 3 car garage with 3 work benches is to small an area to work. I’ll never complain again. I’m ashamed of myself. 🤦♂️
Great video, very skilled, could you make an Ornate Rifle Sling and matching Gun Bag ?
Ayup, Ian,
I got a pattern from Joyce and about to make my first guitar strap for my own Gretsch 6120...just curious as to how, as mum used to say, to avoid an "Idiot's length" of thread and keep it doable by hand - how do you terminate - in a long line of saddle stitching then start again to continue the run without it showing?...could be a very useful video for us beginners pal!.... Hope your personal stuff is picking up, by the way.
Cheers
Pete
Black River stopped making patterns due to Covid. And suggested alternatives?
Ian, I tried to figure how to send this to you in a private message, but couldn't. Regarding Barge Cement. I have worked at Tandy in California (U.S.) for quite awhile. Barge cement became "illegal" in California (unless you have a business license). So, Barge made a newer environmentally friendlier version. It is that new version that is the same as the Tanner's. The original Barge (which comes in a yellow and red can, is much stronger and lasts much longer. It is this original version that most shoe guys have always used. And,,,as I said, you can still get it, even in California, which bans everything, if you have a business license. Tandy sells it still in all stores except California. Not sure about Great Britain, but, just wanted to bring it up, as your video makes it sound as though the Tanner's is the same as Barge, But, there are two different Barge's. Thanks for all your great vids, very cool of you to help out beginners, I refer your vids all the time.
Ah, not as straightforward as I thought! In the UK we just have the Tanner's Bond which seems to work fine, I haven't ever used the full strength Barge in that case.
Fantastic job! what ounce leather did you use?
Great video! If that guitar was any higher you'd be playing bass in Toto! ;D
I seem to recall you were considering power burnishing. Have you given that any more thought? It DOES relieve some of the tedium...
Yes I have some cocobolo burnishers in the post, I'll be reviewing them once they arrive but unfortunately they weren't here when I filmed this over Christmas!
What kind of leather would I look/ask for when gathering all the supplies?
What Ounce Leather are you using?
How long were the 2 lengths of thread? I can just imagine you walking across the room to draw the thread to center!
Hi Ian. What is a good material to line a strap with? Suede is nice but tends to bleed.
Escellant video.
How do you attach the adjustable strap at the back
Thank you so much for your videos Lan, they are very helpful to a beginner. Love your design on the guitar strap, would you mind me asking what number tool you used for the starburst, I don't think I have ever seen that one before but I liked it. Keep up the good work and thanks again for your videos, really enjoy watching them. Tammy
At what minute point do you punch out the strap holes. I want to get one of those punch tools,… preferably not from China.
superb video as usual. Question, ive bought a few patterns from you and i dont see this one. How do you determine the length of the main strap?
Hi Ian, enjoying your videos. Could I ask what size is your green craft board?
Do you have a link to the strap loc ? great video. thanks !
Ian, have learned so much from your videos, THANK YOU for taking the time to make them. Perhaps you, or another crafter, can help me. I always have trouble with small tears when I edge bevel. Is my beveler just not sharp enough?
possibly not or you possibly need to adjust your angle, you can also try dampening the edge before bevelling
Thank you!
Would you not have any concern for sweat stains on the back of the strap since you didn't put a finish on it?
possibly but you might get that over time with a finish on anyway I would think! Completely up to you what you want to put on there.
Good point. I also have several templates from Black River Laser (including the other guitar strap that has a different adjustment mechanism), and Joyce has made me several templates (not to mention my maker stamp).
I have a question: if I often put my strap on my guitar and then take it off, will that loosen it to the point of making it nonfunctional? My guitar won't fit in my case if the strap is attached to it...
KingOfShadows1500. Invest in some strap locks! ;)
Ian, admiro su prolijidad en sus trabajos, me gustaría si es posible ,
me indique que tipo de cuero utiliza.
Yo no hablo ingles por eso no se si en algún momento lo menciono .
Le mando mi respetuoso saludo.
Fernando Mosse el esta utililizando vegetable tanned , como de 6 onzas talvez ,
Hey there, how does the smaller strap on the bottom of the sound box, attach to the main body of the strap?
Maybe I missed it.
First off, it needs two of the slots on the main part of the strap. Put the narrower tongue end of the narrow strap through any slot on the main strap except the last one. Then feed it back through the next lower slot. Finally, thread it back through its own slot at the wider "T" end of itself, and pull tight. If you need it longer or shorter, just move it up or down however many slots it takes to get it to the correct overall length.
Where can you find one of those "Japanese pricking irons"? Is there another name to them? It looks similar to a diamond chisel, but never hurts to be sure.
Please refer to the hand stitching video,
Ian
Thanks!
What kind of camera you are using for those films? As I plan to make some videos about archery and I really like the quality of yours.
Regards!
600D
*****
Thanks!
Hello Ian,
question here: I have these pricking diamond prongs or whatever they would officially be called (for punching stitching holes) but I'm constantly running into the issue that the leather jams itself in between the prongs which makes it a bitch to get loose which leaves marks because I have to use so much force to pull it out again. Is there anything I could do to stop having that issue because at the moment I've withdrawn from using that method at all because of this (I now punch the holes one by one which makes it a lot harder to get a perfectly straight line).
Greetings
Sten Martens are you punching into a wax block? It helps to lubricate the prongs.
i have a question
What size oblong punches do you use for this specific pattern? I'm trying to buy the pattern and the tools all at once to save time.
Hi Colleen it's 1"
***** great! Thanks! These videos are so helpful.
Hi, at any moment the size of each piece was mentioned? Thanks
+italicus74 the video tells you where to buy the template.
+Ian Atkinson thanks for the quick reply!
What kind of sewing machine do you use ???
I don't, everything is hand stitched!
Do you sell any of your patterns?
Yep! www.etsy.com/shop/LeodisLeather?section_id=15216140