Finishing a Beaded Belt: Attaching a Beadstrip to Leather {Leather Beaded Belt}
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- čas přidán 14. 08. 2021
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Steps for inlaying beadwork listed below:
The process for making a true inlaid bead belt starts with 3 layers of leather.
I will refer to them at the base layer, which is the first layer, the filler or bead layer which is the second layer, and the liner, which is the 3rd layer.
The first layer, or your base layer, which is the main piece of your belt, is the outside piece that you will be able to see. She uses 8-9 oz veg tan Herman Oak leather for this layer.
The second layer is the bead or filler layer, this piece of leather is just a little longer than your bead strip and this is the layer you will glue and sew the beadstrip to. This layer will be sandwiched between the base layer and the liner layer. She uses 3-4 oz veg tan leather for this layer.
The final layer is the liner, this will be the inside of the belt. She uses 3-4 oz veg tan for this layer.
First, she gets the base layer measured out (the first layer that we talked about, that you will be able to see), and marks where the fold and holes will be, she then cuts the base layer appropriately according to the customers measurements.
Then she centers up the beadstrip between the fold and the middle hole of the belt and marks where the ends of the beadstrip are. From the backside of the leather, she uses a router to groove out a rectangle where the beadstrip will sit. Once routered, she tapes the back side where the beadstrip will be, and tools the part of the leather that is not taped.
When the tooling is drying, she starts working on the bead layer of the belt. She measures her piece of leather to be approximately 2" longer than the beadstrip on both ends. She skives both ends to ensure a smooth transition once all 3 layers are together. She then glues the beadstrip to the filler layer, then sews just inside the outer row of beads (which is our dummy row) all the way around. Weld wood contact cement for all the glueing. By the time she gets the edges finished it’s dru enough to ship.
Once the base layer has dried, she paints/dyes/oils the belt. After the oil has dried, she cuts out the rectangle that she routered out from the backside, leaving a little ledge all the way around for the outside row of beads on the beadstrip to sit on. Once the bead window is cut out, then she can start assembling.
She glues the beadlayer to the backside of the base layer, then glues the liner to the backside of the bead layer. The final step is to sew the 3 layers together and trim the excess liner off.
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Oh wow, I’ve never used a router on my leather work. But there’s a first time for everything
Another bead worker here from southern Oklahoma. I found this video so fascinating and informative. I’ve shared your entire tutorial playlist with my son, as he does leather and beadwork also. LOVING your tutorial playlist BTW. Thank you for making it and sharing with us. Happy Beading everyone! 😊
Thank you for the explanation. Were looking for guidance for centering the back piece of the belt. Your beadworks is beautiful. Keep up the good work! 🤘🏽
I watched you design this on Bead tool, I now need to download bead tool 4 after watching you. Your belt turned out absolutely awesome, if I wore belts I'd be designing one too! So thanks for showing me a new jewelry way of designing bracelets necklace etc... June
I studied you videos and started my first project. For finishing I am trying to find someone who will do simple. I am an English rider and this belt is being designed for my horse Cupid. Any help greatly appreciated and thank you so much for teaching me!
I am new and I want to learn on how to make it all like you have on your video and is there classes
I would love to see you do a ball cap patch tutorial! All of your beadwork is absolutely amazing. I have recently ordered a loom, thread, and beads to start making things as well. Im very happy I found your channel because I was having a hard time finding someone that could explain and show what to do thoroughly without skipping steps. Thank you so much for putting out these tutorials for people that want to get started in beading😊❤
Thank you for sharing, this is a fantastic video. I love your beadwork, very inspirational!
thanks ! very nice and clearly explained, thank you very much !
I am having an issue with the beaded project when i glue and see down on leather. At first, it looks nice, but after wearing it once, the beaded portion gets bunched looking when not on, like wavy.
It so beautiful.
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Very nice video.
That measurement system is a bit off. If you measure from the fold, your length is off the amount to where the buckle tine it’s the end of the buckle. Measure to the inside of the leading edge of the buckle. Why - where does the hold sit when the belt is tied? At the bar where the tine hits the bar!!! Hope this makes sense.
Hi! Thank you for all of your videos, if it wasn’t for your detailed tutorials it would have taken me a heck of a lot longer to figure it out! I have two questions for you:
What’s the size of the beads?
Please can I get the pattern how you draw the leaf on the bead
How can you find a leather worker in your area? I want to incorporate my bead work in to hat bands and dog collars but I don't want to have to learn leather work too. Any help? I live in the Kansas City area in case you have contacts.
Is it possible to get any recommendation on how to attach beadwork to like a headstall or over & under?
Hii