PERSONALIZED LEATHER DOG COLLAR W/ PERSONALIZED ENGRAVED SOLID BRASS I.D. PLATE INCLUDED PROUDLY MADE IN THE U.S.A.
For owners who only want the very best for their pets. Our collars will satisfy even the most discerning tastes. All of our collars include a solid brass professionally professionally engraved I.D. nameplate with up to 4 lines of any text you wish included at no additional charge.
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LINE 1 - FIDO LINE 2 - 123 MAPLE STREET
LINE 3 - SPRINGFIELD, MO 12345 LINE 4 - (123) 456-7!"
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Editor’s Note: The following DIY originally appeared in CRAFT Volue !" # $i%tured a&o'e is author Ana $oe with her adora&le pup $a%o# $a%o tragi%ally passed away in (anuary of )""*# RI$ dear $a%o# DIY Dog Collar Build a leather collar with style and substance. By Ana Poe i began working with leather seven years ago when I stumbled across it during the hunt for the perfect collar for my dog, Paco. Since I’ve never taken a class, most of the following techniques are either self-taught or passed on to me by old-time leather workers. hen working with leather,
remember that it falls under the same rules as wood, metal, and stone! measure twice, cut once, and when you can’t beat it, learn to work with it. MATERIAL
Leather stri! or !iece o" hide Collar te#!late Buc$le% D&ring% and ri'ets (ater&based edge dye Leather conditioner I recommend a combination of mink oil, cream conditioner, and beeswa". Decorati'e studs and)or conchos Leather sta#! and !aints *o!tional+ #sing high-quality materials will pay off in the long run. #se brass hardware whenever possible $nickel finish is available% and start with a high-quality latigo leather. &riginally used as horse tack, latigo leather is meant to tolerate sweat, dirt, and weather, and will not only stand the test of time but will look better doing so. T,,L
Ruler tra! cutter Mallet Tac$ ha##er Leather scissors #all scissors -eedlenose 'ise&gri! !liers $i'er &Acto $ni"e /ole !unch cratch awl crewdri'er Ri'et setter Edge be'eler *o!tional+ Some of these tools you may already have lying around your house. 'ou can find the speciali(ed tools online at tandyleatherfactory.com or at one of its many branches. If you need to speak to an e"pert leather worker, call up )hris *oward at the +ichigan branch and tell him we sent you.
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Caution0 he nature of leather tools sharp means that your skin poses no serious obstacle. #se every tool appropriately and safely, and before you begin each step, watch where your hands are
te! 10 tra!&cut the hide. If you have a piece of hide, ad/ust the strap cutter to the width of the collar you want and run along the straight edge to create a strip from which you’ll cut the collar. 'ou can also buy pre-cut strips from most leather suppliers.
te! 20 Cut a generous length. o determine the length of leather to cut, take your dog’s e"act neck measurement and add 012. It’s a healthy measurement, and you may end up cutting off some e"cess, but while you can always subtract, you can never add. 3t both ends, crop off the corners for a finished look.
te! 30 Be'el the edges *o!tional+. #sing a keen edge beveler, run the tool along the top corner of the leather to remove the edge. 4epeat on all sides and ends. his step creates a more polished look and a comfortable fit for the dog.
te! 40 Dye the edges. Select a water-based edge dye that matches the color of the leather you’re working with. 5eep a wiping rag handy and use an applicator or speciali(ed dispenser to cover the e"posed edges with an even coat of dye. ake care not to drip over the leather, as the dye stains quickly. te! 50 Condition the leather. aking the time to apply conditioners will e"tend the life of your leather goods. hey can also bring an old leather product back to life. 3pply mink oil and cream conditioner on a rag and, using your hand strength, work into the leather. o finish, wipe beeswa" lightly onto the leather and then wipe off the e"cess. his last step protects the collar against water.
te! 60 Mar$ the holes% and tri#. 6ownload the appropriate template from craft(ine.com7017doggone8collar. ake the side marked 9buckle end: and slide it flush to the end of the leather. #se a scratch awl to mark the leather where indicated. ;or the tail end, follow the instructions on the template and line up the second hole at your dog’s e"act neck si(e. +ark the leather at the end of the template, cut off the e"cess, and bevel and dye the end.
te! 70 $i'e the collar. orking from the suede underside of the leather, use the skiving tool to remove about half the thickness of the leather from the mark on the template to the buckle end. his step will remove bulk and make it easier for the leather to conform around the buckle. te! 80 Punch holes. he hole punch tool comes with many different head si(es, from <1 to <=. he template will tell you which si(e punch to use for each hole. hen preparing to punch, always lay a scrap of leather underneath, as impact with a hard ob/ect can crack or bend the punch.
>ine up the punch, using the scratch awl mark as the center of a bulls-eye. ith several firm whacks, use the mallet to depress the punch through the leather. 4epeat until all holes are punched.
#sing an ?-3cto blade, cut out the leather where indicated to create an oblong slot for the buckle.
te! 90 Add the buc$le and ri'ets.
eave the punched leather through the buckle and fold the tail underneath. o set a rivet, push the male end of the rivet through both layers, from the bottom, and top it with the cap.
Place the rivet-setting anvil on something hard, like a piece of marble. Select the appropriate anvil $it will be the slightly concave one the same si(e as your rivet cap% and use the mallet to set the rivet firmly. 'ou cannot hit the rivet too hard If you don’t set it firmly enough, the collar will fail, so if you’re not sure, tug the leather the same way your dog on a leash would, and reset the rivet if need be. Set the @ rivets closest to the buckle first, slide on your 6-ring, and set the remaining @.
te! 1:0 Decorate; Aow comes the fun part. Select your decorations and map out their placement on the collar. +ark the leather by using the actual decoration itself $apply pressure to make a mark% or a scratch awl. ;or studs, it helps to lock them in a pair of needlenose vise-grips so you can easily mark both tails at once.
6ecorations attach to the leather in 0 of B ways! screw-back, rivet-back, or tails. ;or screw-back conchos, use a
;or studs, cut parallel holes with an ?-3cto blade, push the stud through the holes, turn the tails in with a screwdriver or pliers, and then gently tap with a tack hammer. Studs are an easy way to add a lot of flash to a collar, like spelling out a dog’s name, that’s sturdy enough to last. here are also a variety of leather-stamping tools on the market as well as paints and finishes, so you can stamp shapes or re-create your favorite D1s belt. >eather working can be challenging, but the reward of creating a piece of art that can potentially outlive you or your dog is worth it. +ost leather workers are more than happy to share techniques and solutions if you find yourself stuck, so don’t be afraid to call on us -ote0 +ost leather decorations are calibrated for the thickness of leather, so if you want a vegan option, the best thing to do is start with a pre-made vegan belt that measures at least E: thick. reat it like a strip of leather, as all the tools and instructions stay the same.
About the Author0 3na Poe is the owner of Paco )ollars, maker of custom handmade leather dog collars. 3na’s been working professionally with dogs since @110. She has a F.3. in art practice from #) Ferkeley and is an all around smart cookie.
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