Finishing a Beaded Belt: Attaching a Beadstrip to Leather {Leather Beaded Belt}
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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
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! 🤘🏽
Glad it was helpful!
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! 😊
Yay! So glad that my playlist is helping people! Thank you for watching and sharing! Happy New Year!
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 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😊❤
Oh and I would also love to see how you make the bead earrings! Ive seen several different ways but definitely interested in how you make yours. Thanks!
Thank you for the suggestions! I am getting ready to do a tutorial on the ball cap patch today actually, from my New Year’s Eve drawing giveaway! Stay tuned!
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!
thanks ! very nice and clearly explained, thank you very much !
Thank you for sharing, this is a fantastic video. I love your beadwork, very inspirational!
It so beautiful.
Thank you!!
I am new and I want to learn on how to make it all like you have on your video and is there classes
Very nice video.
Super ❤❤❤❤
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.
I use lots of glue, too. Any suggestions?
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.
Thanks for the feedback!
Please can I get the pattern how you draw the leaf on the bead
What’s the size of the beads?
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:
1: how do you tie and remove your bead strip from your loom
2: in the bead tool do you find that the length measurements are accurate? It’s been my experience that they are not accurate
Thanks in advance!
I show how to tie and finish my beadstrips in my beading 101 video at the very end. Then I just cut straight across a couple of inches before my beadstrip starts and a couple of inches after so it is nice and secure.
I have not found them to be accurate. I tend to make mine the same length every time and my leatherworker adjusts her leather to the size it needs to be!
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.
I would try on USA Made Cowboy Marketplace on Facebook. Lots of talented leatherworkers on the page.
Is it possible to get any recommendation on how to attach beadwork to like a headstall or over & under?
I know you have a leather worker but wondered if you had any other source to share. 😊
Whoops, I somehow missed this comment! Sorry! We haven’t done headstalls or over and unders yet, but are always up for a challenge! I will ask her if she has any recommendations and get back to you!
I tried to find your shop on Etsy but no luck. I’m looking to buy an Indian style belt for jeans.
I ended up closing my Etsy shop for several reasons, but the main one being that they deleted my gun sling listing. You can find me on Instagram at Big Bend Beadwork. Thanks for watching!
Hey, do you sells files for patterns? Or have a suggestions on where to find belt patterns for beads?
I sell patterns in my Etsy shop! Check out Big Bend Beadwork. Thanks for watching!
How do you sew the belts together ?
She uses a leather sewing machine!
do you coat the beads with anything?
I do not.
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M