How to make a beaded inlay belt
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- čas přidán 15. 11. 2020
- When a piece of loom work beading is put into a belt, it is most commonly seen simply framed in rather than inlayed. After examining the pitfalls of beaded belts and seeing where the weak points traditionally showed up, I developed this set up and technique for truly inlaying beadwork into a tooled leather belt. Like any skill in leather crafting there are no shortage of techniques or opinions. My way is not the only way by any means but it’s the most reliable way I’ve found to produce a quality beaded belt that will stand the test of time and wear.
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Thank you so much ~ I can now be able to inlay beadwork into my leather book covers for the books I make!! Been wanting to be able to do this for a very long time ~very very much appreciated!!
I've never seen this done before. Beautiful belt. Thank You for sharing.
I’m a fan!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. Very much appreciated.
Joe I am learning so much from your videos ~ Thank You so much ~very much appreciated ~ and please keep them coming!!
Gorgeous craftsmanship!!! Thanks for sharing your tips!
This is an EXCELLENT video! Thank you so much. I've never made one bit I do the beading and it helped alot!
Thank you for this video❤❤❤❤
Wonderful I'm looking forward to making a few of this also. I'm new been doing it a few months now. Been making knife cases , bags and back patches I enjoy your videos
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Work! Enjoyed the video.
Really nice inlay, never thought about using a router for that, I learn something from you everytime I watch your videos thank you for making them.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching
I really appreciate this video! I have a Beadwork channel, but send my beadstrips off to my leather partner to finish. Subscribers often ask for a start to finish video, including leather. Now I know what channel to send them to! Nice work!
Thank you for this video. Very informative.
You’re welcome!
I did inlay awhile back and I cld post a pic of my belt but I don’t want to compare crafts , i enjoyed the video all way from Navajo Nation .
Beautiful ❤️
Beautiful!
Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely!
enjoyed your video buddy of mine got me onto your videos and then was a great video been wanting to do inlays with bead work and this was a great video learned alot thank you
Thank you Nick. I appreciate you taking time to watch and am glad to hear you enjoyed it. Have fun trying out the beaded inlays!
Parabéns muito bom
Amazing, Thank you
You’re welcome!
Beautiful
Thank you
That's hell of a skill.
Nice job
Thank you!
Belt looks amazing! It’s awesome how you made the shelf off set for the height of the beads. Also how do you fill that glue can without making a mess? Also side note I learned to damp the leather where I skive it seems to cut it smoother.
Thank you. The glue can actually fills pretty easy as long as you’re a bit careful and don’t get in a hurry. Yes, wetting the leather does make it Skive easier. My only caution is not to get it too wet to where it allows the leather to stretch as you’re pulling your skife. Keeping a sharp blade is really important too. I really should have changed blades but didn’t want to stop in the middle of filming for this.
Good afternoon, I just saw the video and really admired your work, the detail of the finish, how much would you sell such a work? receive a great greeting.
If I am beading projects and looking for a leather worker, how should I go about finding someone? I am new to beading and want to make a belt for my rancher but I don't know anything about leatherwork! Thank you! Awesome video!
Hi Joe, would you use the same process for doing a horse hair braided inlay?
Thank you for sharing. I look forward to trying this one day. I'm honing my skills but a little short on time right now. How would someone contact you about having their bead work put into a belt?
You're welcome, thanks for taking time to watch! For belts I can be contacted either by phone, email, facebook (@23plus), or instagram (@23plus.leatherwork)
that would have looked great buck stitched! 😊
That is a lot of work. How would you price this?
Hi Joe, how would you do this without a rouder? 🤗
Awesome work Joe! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Would you do a snake skin inlay in the same manner except without the trough? I’m fixing to make my first rattle snake skin inlay and curious how you would go about that. Thanks for any advice you can give! Keep up the great work and videos.
Thank you. I would probably do a plugged inlay with the snake skin where you would edge the piece that is cut out then put the skin on that and put it back in the belt.
@@joemeling3216 that’s a great idea! You the man! Thanks!
It would be nice to watch you make a belt in this manner. Hint hint. Lol.
Sounds great, that would make a great video.
@@joemeling3216 agreed! I’ll be looking forward to it! Can’t wait!
What type of glue do u use that don’t damage the beads or the string
Do your courses teach how to make the jigs?
Awesome!!!
What kind of beads do you use?
Toho-Beads? Czech glass beads???
Hi TheWallaby77. The beads used in this particular belt look to be Miyuki Delica size 11 or so. Delicas are rectangular tubes. The type of bead Mr. Joe prefers are called seed beads or Rondelles. The customer probably used the Delica beads because of their uniformity and consistency in size and shape. Seed beads/Rondelles tend to be less uniform. Delicas are much more expensive than rondelles. Rondelle just means generally round. The beads classified as rondelle could be flat disc shaped, spherical like seeds, or even faceted. A good brand of regular round seed beads is Preciosa, a Czech glass bead. TOHO beads are Japanese and are in between Delica and Seed/Rondelle. They are less round than seed beads and less squared off rectangular than Delicas. Fire Mountain Gems and Beads is a good source for all three, but there are many others. I hope this helps.
Would you be able to use a thinner needle when stitching the beadwork down? I both sew and bead and held my breath the entire time for you, lol! Gorgeous belt too!!
Haha thank you! Yes the thinner the needle the better really this is just the smallest needle/thread combo that I have set up right now on a machine.
OMG< what an attention to detail!!!!
I have a beat work from my Great Grandmother, that she made herself and she wore it when communists came to kill her and her husband, but she tricked them by pretending they have typhus.
I want to make that beadwork into a belt or a strap for a handbag. Could you do that?
Thank you so much!
joe , how can i buy this planer that you cut inside the belt , which site , could you tell me , thanks
How does the bead work attach to the leather?
Question;
Kindly let me know the size in MM or the Number of beads has been used to make the bead strip for this belt.
Thanks in advance. Cheers.
Hello Joe,
What kind of glue did you use and where did you buy your glue gun?
I like the no mess
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us
Hello Franklin, I use Barge contact cement. (Definitely not the only option, it’s just my preference) The glue can is from Weaver Leather Supply. I believe they just call it glue can with brush. You can also use promo code JOE10 with them to save 10% on your entire order.
@@joemeling3216 thank you so much for the information
So I have a question. I love making the bead part. How does a person either sell just the beaded inlay or find a leather person that makes belts like this
Great work! Which kind of milling cutter did you use?
Not sure of the brand off the top of my head but it’s a router that I got at Home Depot for around $100
@@joemeling3216Sorry, my mistake. I meant, what cutting bit did you use?
Oh I see. It’s an 1/8” bit. I believe it’s called a plunge bit.
@@joemeling3216 👍
What size needle are you running in your Cobra to see 138 thread?
Nice clean work!!
Thank you. I’m using Schmetz NM:140 Size:22 135x16 TRI
@@joemeling3216 Are you using 138 in the bobbin also?
Yes sir
I was wondering what size of lumber you used in your video to do your inlay?
I believe this was a scrap from a 3/4” plywood board.
Where did you get the beaded inlay?
Do you do the beadwork or do you buy the completed strips?
I buy the completed strips.
Would the stitching be doing to do by hand or do you recommend using a machine
You could definitely hand stitch if you prefer
Hey Joe.. you sure are a master at your craft. My only gripe is you make it look too easy. One question. What do you use over your Dye to keep it from bleeding on your clothes?
Thank you Mike. Check out this video that shows my whole finish process.
czcams.com/video/ec-bWpKVWf0/video.html
Would this process be the same with hair on cowhide ?
You probably could but I would maybe plug an extra piece of filler leather in behind the hair on piece to make it just a bit thicker and stand up a little more.
What would the cost be on this belt to sell it to a customer?
Hey Joe! can you tell me where I can buy these pre-made strips of beads?
The person I was getting them from is no longer in business. At the moment I don’t have someone particular to send you to. It’s just a matter of looking for individual makers/beaders that will take orders.
Hello, I make beaded strips.
Hello Joe. I loved this belt and the process. I do beadwork and would love to have it inlayed on a belt. How do I get a price quote? I love the flowers on this belt also.
What stitch per inch do you stitch
I’m about 9 stitches per inch
when it comes to the beaded strips where is a good place to get some to do the inlays with.
People can bead them for you!
@@LoveByHH14 I appreciate it
Heather’s spot on. Finding a bead worker that you can rely on for quality work is the way to go.
I also do bead work.
Do we have to have those special sewing machines
No, you can use different machines or hand sew
@@joemeling3216 ok thanks
I know this video is 2 years old but I just seen it sorry... what would happen if you took the router and adjusted your guide and just went a head and cut the piece out with it instead of going back with you knife? Will it just make a mess of you leather?
I haven’t tried it but I’m afraid it would chew up the clean shelf you’re trying to leave.
@Joe Meling thank you sir that's kinda what I figured it might do but thought I would ask
Why did you edge before you stitched
I like to edge the topside before my dye work
Next point try a # 17 needle.
Should get Weaver to send you a real skiving knife. That carrot peeler is trash.
Nice work but there’s got to be a better way that’s not such a hassle!
I agree with you, I would love to learn an easier way. I just haven’t found anything yet that delivers the same result. All of the easy ways I know lack in the overall quality and longevity.
have u ever cut ur project on accident
At what stage?
when all u have left is to cut the back trim
Yes I have🤦♂️
It’s been a long time since but I can still feel that gut wrenching feeling!
i did it last week on my wallet project
Beautiful but way too much work.
Thank you. And yes it is definitely a work intensive project.
Hey you do good work,nice video but way to much talking and explaining.