Late arrival here, but Star Wars cosplayer here. I'll be directing everyone I know with leather questions to your channel. This is a real gem, sincerely. Thank you!
This is the only video I came along that shows the snaps with zoomed perspective. Finally ı understood and applied once for trial. I appreciate, and greetings from Istanbul! ❤
I agree. Nobody explained which part is paired with what.. You were the only one who explained that the cap goes with the receiver. Thank goodness for terminology. 👍
This video has been very, very helpful. I had lots of trouble setting snaps prior to watching. They were either falling apart or weren't seating proper/ biting into the leather. P.S. You have a lovely voice.
thank you so much for the very detailed instructions. i mistakenly purchased wrong dies and was using them with the metal snaps to realize the dies were not the correct ones. i was going crazy as to why this was so complicated. after watching your video, that is when i found out the dies were not the ones to use. i am so relieved and now i just have to order the correct dies......THANK YOU!!!
Many thanks and much appreciation. Been leather working for years, and I drew a complete blank when doing a project today. You got me through it in mere moments.
THANK YOU. I am trying my hand at making holsters, and I got all the leather work done on my first one. When it came time to finish it by installing the snaps, I was perplexed by the instructions (instructions that came with my snap kit from Amazon). This video was EXACTLY what I needed to be able to finish my first leather project. Thanks again!
Thank you for a very good demonstration of both methods. I've been on the fence as to which one I want to use and I see the differences. I Appreciate your video
That's a superb explanation using both hand tools and a press. It makes it super simple. And I love your tip on keeping all the bits separated with their respective dies. Thanks so much for making this video.
Great video, thank you! I've been replacing the Velcro fly closures from board shorts and swimming trunks (bad idea for men by the way) and replacing them with snaps. Now I'm having friends wanting me to do it for them, since they look and feel so much better. Do you know if there is an accessory kit for that press to close watch backs? It looks exactly like a watch press, but with different attachments. I would like to have one that will do both, since they perform the exact same function and no need to have two for separate, yet similar jobs. Thanks again!
great to see the correct way to do the snaps but what line snap /press stud would i need for 3-5 mm 1/8 of inch ,,, please best wishes and take care,,,patrick
What make of snaps would you recommend? People in the comments below keep saying how often they break, so is this because of their low quality? Thank you very much.🥀
I don't recommend any particular brand. I have used some rather cheap ones before and they did break sometimes because I'd squashed them too hard! But I found that it's in the technique. When using the tools to apply them, don't press so hard - then even the cheap ones will be okay. Just vary the pressure , be gentle. Practise on some scrap leather first. Hope this helps.
Thank you very much. This is a very informative video but I wish you put the link or name the hand press, cause looking for it online is not easy as different types of stud presses appear which makes confusing
Thanks for your comment. I don't have a link but if you type into Google 'universal leather hand press machine' you should see it come up.. I hope that helps.
Any recommendation for snaps that are RIDICULOUSLY strong?! These snaps I have that connect 2 pieces of leather that are stretched come apart so easily. The 2 connecting pieces need to be tight and not loose, but the snaps I have are so weak that even the slightest pull it pops off.
Hi Nancy, thank you for posting this video. I know how this is supposed to be done and have done it in the past, but recently i've been having a problem with the 2 parts @3mins 50mins on the video, the longer posted cap and its button receiver part. I do everything you do but after i've hit it and gone around in a circle exactly like you have done the button part doesn't stay connected to its post and i can either flick it off with a bit of nail, or it stays connected to its opposing connector. I have about 2mm of the long post sticking out through the leather for the button cap piece to connect to, is this enough? Thank you for any advice Nancy👍😁
Hiya Sean, try varying the pressure you apply when you do the setting. If you apply too much force, it may damage the post and this can cause it not to be secure. Likewise, too little force can do the same. 2mm length on the long post sticking out should be okay. I'd suggest making sure that you've got all the correct sizes for the snaps 'cos it's easy for them to get mixed up if you have quite a few sizes lying around. Hope you get them set.
@@LeatherClass Thx Nancy, i tried skiving the part i needed down so there was a tad more than 2mm sticking out, (there might not have been 2mm before to be fair) as when folded the leather would've been 3-4mm thick so the crimped part of the long post was just about level with the hole surface..👍👍👍👍😘 p.s where did you get your snap presser inner machine thing from?
@@seanditch4419 I got my press from that online place I don't really like to talk about! You know that site beginning with the big E and ending in a little y.
FYI: you should hold the setter straight and hit it straight on which is how the press works as well. This will prevent the post from bending or warping.
What weight snap would you recommend for a men's motorcycle jacket. I've seen line 20 or line 24 recommend? Can I use an all to punch a hole through the leather or even a drill bit or do I need to buy the punch that you have. And is the punch expensive. Also where can I get those little metal rods you use to hammer in the snaps.
It really depends on the the thickness of the jacket but perhaps line 24. You can use an awl /drill bit to punch a hole - could be fiddly though. You can get all the stuff you need on popular online auction stores - that's usually the cheapest option.
It depends on the thickness and flexibility of the leather. Usually, for lighter leathers, I'd go for about 10mm snap size and for leather 3mm thick I would go for 15mm snap. Hope that helps a bit!
Just some positive critiquing. When doing a how too showing what it is you're using close up snd both sides would be helpful. I had a hard time seeing what bits you were using 😪 I appreciate the video though in all honesty.
Thank you for explaining all the terminology.. I’ve purchased an Embroidery design for making mini bags. Unfortunately there’s very little information out there regarding the different types of snaps, rivets, eyelets and Kam snaps, so I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and your explanation. Absolutely brilliant. I have one of the green hand press machines, which I use for attaching Metal poppers into baby onesies . I now need to purchase the die sets and the rivets .. do you recommend any particular shop ..?? It would be a tremendous help. Thanks again. X
Hi Diane.. I think your best best for dies and river sets is initially online..that one beginning with E.... ! Happy making and thanks for your lovely comments. X
Thanks so much for replying. I’ve gone online and finally gone back to a Company in London who I originally bought the green hand press from. Ive ordered the 9mm did set and the rivets.. fingers crossed they’re the ones I need. Can’t wait to get started.. thanks again
I'm going to give this a try..rotating the post while hammering. I've ruined over a half dozen sets of snaps by just hammering straight. If that doesn't work, I'm getting a set of the pliers!😖
I had the same issue - I used one of the pointy female setting tools used for the larger studs, to “flare” the end of the male post a bit more. Then when I put the male cap on, it has a slightly larger ridge to set over. One light tap and it sets a lot better.
I've always found line 24 snaps a hugh pain, I waste far more than I use. Making them very expensive, unfortunately most of the tools available for setting them are cheap crap, therein a large part of the problem. I've recently discovered a Barry King snap setter on the market, but like all Barry King tools it's expensive, about $75 Canadian, but for those that have anted up it gets rave reviews. Having just wasted 9 more to get one success it doesn't seem so expensive. At my present rate of $6.50 Per successful snap I'll be in the profit side after 15 snaps.
I agree that setters are expensive but they are a really good investment if you plan to do a lot of snap setting, on leather or otherwise. They just make life easier - just insert, press and go! Happy snapping!
@@LeatherClass your right, I ordered my first Barry King tool, a line 24 snap setter. At the rate I was wasting them it will actually pay for itself in setting less than 20 snaps. It will also set the stainless steel snaps, then there's the fancy snaps that can be over $5 each, I sure wouldn't want to waste any of those.
god - you really saved me here! I`ve looked at 5 videos before and they all used different snaps then I had. You are a lifesaver, truly!
That's so great to hear! It gladdens my heart - thanks for your lovely comment.
Finally, someone clearly showed and explained how to put on a snap!
Thanks Jane!
Late arrival here, but Star Wars cosplayer here. I'll be directing everyone I know with leather questions to your channel. This is a real gem, sincerely. Thank you!
This is the only video I came along that shows the snaps with zoomed perspective. Finally ı understood and applied once for trial. I appreciate, and greetings from Istanbul! ❤
Thanks so much. I love that the video helped you. That's really great to hear. Greetings from London!
Very well done👍👍
Many thanks!
I am one of the many people who was helped by this video. Close-ups of each part & the tool to use is what did it. Thank you!
Fab to hear that! I'm so glad it helped.
Received a kit from Amazon and had some snaps like these, just starting out and was able to complete my first project with your video. Thank you!
That's fantastic! Glad the video helped and hope you enjoy making more projects.
Nancy, you’re a friggin rockstar. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it really helped me out!
Wow! Never been called a rockstar before. Glad it helped!
You are the best
Reading that has given me the biggest smile!! Thanks! 😁
I watched several videos on how to set snaps. Yours was the first video that I understood. Very well explained and presented. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your comment - I'm so glad you found the video helpful.
I agree. Nobody explained which part is paired with what.. You were the only one who explained that the cap goes with the receiver. Thank goodness for terminology. 👍
Thank you for this video. Very well explained and demonstrated. Now I can make snaps.
That's wonderful to hear. Enjoy your leathercrafting.
This video has been very, very helpful. I had lots of trouble setting snaps prior to watching. They were either falling apart or weren't seating proper/ biting into the leather.
P.S. You have a lovely voice.
Really glad it was helpful for you.
thank you so much for the very detailed instructions. i mistakenly purchased wrong dies and was using them with the metal snaps to realize the dies were not the correct ones. i was going crazy as to why this was so complicated. after watching your video, that is when i found out the dies were not the ones to use. i am so relieved and now i just have to order the correct dies......THANK YOU!!!
So glad it was helpful for you!! FAB!
Many thanks and much appreciation. Been leather working for years, and I drew a complete blank when doing a project today. You got me through it in mere moments.
That's great to know - I'm so glad it helped you.
Dear Rupert: How do you go from being a professional for years -- to a "complete blank"?
THANK YOU. I am trying my hand at making holsters, and I got all the leather work done on my first one. When it came time to finish it by installing the snaps, I was perplexed by the instructions (instructions that came with my snap kit from Amazon). This video was EXACTLY what I needed to be able to finish my first leather project. Thanks again!
So glad the video was able to help you out! Enjoy making many more leather projects.
This is the most helpful video on this subject that I’ve found - thanks for the explanation and clear demonstration!
Well, you've made my day with that lovely comment! Really glad it helped you.
This is the clearest video I have watched about the topic.Thank you!
That has put a smile on my face for the day! Thank you for your great comment!
Amazing video! Thank you so much for showing me this so clearly and easily!
You're most welcome. Glad to hear it helped!
Finally the most useful snap video I’ve found!! Thank you!!
I'm so glad to hear that!
Thank you for showing step by step how to hammer in the leather snaps. I couldn't figure it out for the life of me.
You're most welcome - glad it helped!
Thank you Ma'am, nice tutorial..... from Kerala, India
You're most welcome - and thank you.
Appreciate that. Received a kit from Amazon and no instructions. Sorted, thanks to you!
That's so great to hear! Fab!
At last after looking through lots of videos I have found some one who uses the same snaps as me. Thank you for your easy to follow video.. 🌹
So glad it was helpful!
Thanks and good luck!
You're welcome and thank you!
Thank you for a very good demonstration of both methods. I've been on the fence as to which one I want to use and I see the differences. I Appreciate your video
Thank you for the appreciation!
I watched several other videos before I found yours. Thank you so much! ❤
You're most welcome!
Excellent demo of how to set snaps.
Thanks so much!
Awesome, actually working a valet tray!
Fabulous! Good luck with the tray.
Made a great tray!Thanks!
Tank you , much appreciated.
You're most welcome.
Thank you for the educational and instructional video! I learned a lot.
I'm so glad to hear that!
Thank you so much. This was really helpful!
So glad to hear that. Yay!
That's a superb explanation using both hand tools and a press. It makes it super simple. And I love your tip on keeping all the bits separated with their respective dies. Thanks so much for making this video.
Thanks for your lovely comment - I really appreciate it. So glad it was helpful for you.
Great video, thank you! I've been replacing the Velcro fly closures from board shorts and swimming trunks (bad idea for men by the way) and replacing them with snaps. Now I'm having friends wanting me to do it for them, since they look and feel so much better. Do you know if there is an accessory kit for that press to close watch backs? It looks exactly like a watch press, but with different attachments. I would like to have one that will do both, since they perform the exact same function and no need to have two for separate, yet similar jobs. Thanks again!
Great demo and great video thanks for posting 👍👍👍
Many thanks!!
Thank you!
A very clear video, well explained.
Thank you, I appreciate that.
great to see the correct way to do the snaps but what line snap /press stud would i need for 3-5 mm 1/8 of inch ,,, please
best wishes and take care,,,patrick
What make of snaps would you recommend?
People in the comments below keep saying how often they break, so is this because of their low quality?
Thank you very much.🥀
I don't recommend any particular brand. I have used some rather cheap ones before and they did break sometimes because I'd squashed them too hard! But I found that it's in the technique. When using the tools to apply them, don't press so hard - then even the cheap ones will be okay. Just vary the pressure , be gentle. Practise on some scrap leather first. Hope this helps.
@@LeatherClass oh, that's such an amazing help.
Thank you so much for your time.
Best wishes. 🥀
Great video. Clear instruction. I am making a leather bracelet and need to buy a snap. Is there a particular brand you can recommend?
Hi, there's no brand I recommend - just go with the size you need. Happy leathercrafting!
Thank you very much. This is a very informative video but I wish you put the link or name the hand press, cause looking for it online is not easy as different types of stud presses appear which makes confusing
Thanks for your comment. I don't have a link but if you type into Google 'universal leather hand press machine' you should see it come up.. I hope that helps.
Excellent instructional.
Many thanks for your feedback Chris.
This is So Helpful. Thanks.
Fab! Glad it was helpful to you.
Any recommendation for snaps that are RIDICULOUSLY strong?! These snaps I have that connect 2 pieces of leather that are stretched come apart so easily. The 2 connecting pieces need to be tight and not loose, but the snaps I have are so weak that even the slightest pull it pops off.
Thank you for the simplest demonstration I've seen. 😊
I tried to keep it simple - so many thanks! 🙂😉
Thank you for the help!
You're most welcome!
Thankyou. I am so dyslexic this video really helped
Glad it helped you.
Hi Nancy, thank you for posting this video.
I know how this is supposed to be done and have done it in the past, but recently i've been having a problem with the 2 parts @3mins 50mins on the video, the longer posted cap and its button receiver part.
I do everything you do but after i've hit it and gone around in a circle exactly like you have done the button part doesn't stay connected to its post and i can either flick it off with a bit of nail, or it stays connected to its opposing connector.
I have about 2mm of the long post sticking out through the leather for the button cap piece to connect to, is this enough?
Thank you for any advice Nancy👍😁
Hiya Sean, try varying the pressure you apply when you do the setting. If you apply too much force, it may damage the post and this can cause it not to be secure. Likewise, too little force can do the same. 2mm length on the long post sticking out should be okay. I'd suggest making sure that you've got all the correct sizes for the snaps 'cos it's easy for them to get mixed up if you have quite a few sizes lying around. Hope you get them set.
@@LeatherClass Thx Nancy, i tried skiving the part i needed down so there was a tad more than 2mm sticking out, (there might not have been 2mm before to be fair) as when folded the leather would've been 3-4mm thick so the crimped part of the long post was just about level with the hole surface..👍👍👍👍😘 p.s where did you get your snap presser inner machine thing from?
@@seanditch4419 I got my press from that online place I don't really like to talk about! You know that site beginning with the big E and ending in a little y.
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FYI: you should hold the setter straight and hit it straight on which is how the press works as well. This will prevent the post from bending or warping.
That wont work with that type of glove snap. One needs to go around like she did.
What weight snap would you recommend for a men's motorcycle jacket. I've seen line 20 or line 24 recommend? Can I use an all to punch a hole through the leather or even a drill bit or do I need to buy the punch that you have. And is the punch expensive. Also where can I get those little metal rods you use to hammer in the snaps.
It really depends on the the thickness of the jacket but perhaps line 24. You can use an awl /drill bit to punch a hole - could be fiddly though. You can get all the stuff you need on popular online auction stores - that's usually the cheapest option.
Thank you!!!
You're most welcome!
Nice thanks for teaching us!
Sure! Glad to help.
Love your instructions as well as accent
Thank you so much!
Imagine i have a leather 3mm thick how do i know wich lenght to buy?
It depends on the thickness and flexibility of the leather. Usually, for lighter leathers, I'd go for about 10mm snap size and for leather 3mm thick I would go for 15mm snap. Hope that helps a bit!
Very good!
Thanks Lisa!
Thank you for this helpful visual guide.
Thank you for your kind comment.
So very helpful. Thank you very much!!!🙂
Thank you so much! I bought a snap kit off Amazon and the instructions were absolutely worthless. You saved me a serious headache!
So glad you found it helpful. Fab!! Yep, we've got enough headaches right now!
Great information thanks it helped me a lot with my leather project 😁😁😁🤗
That’s great. Really glad you found it useful.😉
Helpful for a noob like me. Cheers!
Glad it helped!
Excellent tutorial
Thank you!
Thank you, this was helpful.
Steph Schleicher Thanks for your comment. I am glad it helped. 😀
This was very helpful, your channel is great!
Thanks so much for your kind comments and I'm really glad you found it helpful.
Thank you so much you video help me to stop pulling the hair out, that I do not longer have!
So very glad to hear that!!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
This was brilliant, thank you!
You are very welcome!
Hello how do i know the mesure that i need of the lenght of the snap?
Thank you
You are most welcome!
how different would you do it for an overlap like for a bracelet???
It's the same process - you just need to ensure your place the snaps in the correct position.
Thatnk you very much. Very useful
great job!
Thank you. I appreciate that!
Just some positive critiquing. When doing a how too showing what it is you're using close up snd both sides would be helpful. I had a hard time seeing what bits you were using 😪 I appreciate the video though in all honesty.
Okay, many thanks for the feedback. I'll try to do better next time.
Love it!! Thank you👍
I'm so glad!!
Thank you for explaining all the terminology.. I’ve purchased an Embroidery design for making mini bags. Unfortunately there’s very little information out there regarding the different types of snaps, rivets, eyelets and Kam snaps, so I’ve really enjoyed watching your videos and your explanation. Absolutely brilliant. I have one of the green hand press machines, which I use for attaching Metal poppers into baby onesies . I now need to purchase the die sets and the rivets .. do you recommend any particular shop ..?? It would be a tremendous help. Thanks again. X
Hi Diane.. I think your best best for dies and river sets is initially online..that one beginning with E.... ! Happy making and thanks for your lovely comments. X
Thanks so much for replying. I’ve gone online and finally gone back to a Company in London who I originally bought the green hand press from. Ive ordered the 9mm did set and the rivets.. fingers crossed they’re the ones I need. Can’t wait to get started.. thanks again
very nice video, thank you.
Thanks so much, glad you like it.
Awesome
Thanks!
So much useful
So glad!
Do you sell them,and how do I get them from your side because it can't b found here?
Hello, yes I have some for sale. Where are you based?
Very clear, thanks
Your're welcome!
Nice.
I'm going to give this a try..rotating the post while hammering. I've ruined over a half dozen sets of snaps by just hammering straight. If that doesn't work, I'm getting a set of the pliers!😖
Setting them manually can be tricky sometimes - I've been there! Good luck with your leatherwork.
I am doing the male part right but it will not stay together can some one help
Experiment with varying the pressure you are applying when setting them.
I had the same issue - I used one of the pointy female setting tools used for the larger studs, to “flare” the end of the male post a bit more. Then when I put the male cap on, it has a slightly larger ridge to set over. One light tap and it sets a lot better.
cover the snap so it can look cozy
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whats with the zoom in effect constantly, it messes with my head
sorry for that - was trying to give close-ups
I've always found line 24 snaps a hugh pain, I waste far more than I use.
Making them very expensive, unfortunately most of the tools available for setting them are cheap crap, therein a large part of the problem.
I've recently discovered a
Barry King snap setter on the market, but like all Barry King tools it's expensive, about $75 Canadian, but for those that have anted up it gets rave reviews.
Having just wasted 9 more to get one success it doesn't seem so expensive.
At my present rate of $6.50
Per successful snap I'll be in the profit side after 15 snaps.
I agree that setters are expensive but they are a really good investment if you plan to do a lot of snap setting, on leather or otherwise. They just make life easier - just insert, press and go! Happy snapping!
@@LeatherClass your right, I ordered my first
Barry King tool, a line 24 snap setter. At the rate I was wasting them it will actually pay for itself in setting less than 20 snaps.
It will also set the stainless steel snaps, then there's the fancy snaps that can be over $5 each, I sure wouldn't want to waste any of those.
luv ur hairrrrr.....
Well, thank you!!
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Is it possible to install the snaps without those tools?
Hi Lyvra, I haven't tried it without the tools. My advice would be if you want your snaps to be secure over a long time, it's best to use the tools.
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Thanks! 🙂
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This sucks
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My pleasure!
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My pleasure!