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Having said 2mm that is the size of rivets I normaly use when I do beltplates, the one shown on the horse bronze is of course slightely larger . It comes down to just what ever size of rivet one wishes to use, so therefore the dome size has to alter to meet the requirements. Indeed a domeing block as shown by Adrian is very good for there are many sizes on these to choose from.
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Thanks Brian. Laudes added. Did you get my email?
Yeah, they are what it had in mind at your last post. I'm looking forward to trying them.
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Jurjen. I got it ok have sent you a couple.
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Now we have a good method figured out for the main belt, how would one do the belt tongue? This will prove a bit of a challenge I think...
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I shall leave that to the experts of the stitched belts for I most times prefer the simple things of life such as 2 - 3mm cow hide when I do them.
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I was thinking about using more layers reinforced with a decorative stitch along the edge.
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Jurjen that would be the part that hangs from the buckle, just how long do you intend to make it ?
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The tongue on my current belt is about 25 cm long, so it fit's me both with and without lorica.
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I was just wondering where you mention putting in more layers might that not make it too rigid, for I'm thinking do you not put the end of the belt under the tied belt and bring it down thro' that loop you make.
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Okay, see what you mean. I meant that it's also made up of 3 layers, just like the normal belt (so 2 soft leather parts with linnen core), nicely stitched together, to reinforce and decorate the edge more.
I'm thinking of doing the same decorative stitching to the apron straps, as we can see on some sculptural evidence.
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What ounce or thickness leather would you use for this?
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