[DIY] Making a Custom Leather Guitar Strap

[@donhasselbach2107]

Now that is a guitar strap made me realize i need plan out a lot better on the one I am going to make lol Yours is awesome good job

[@onesaltyzombie]

Very well done!

[@danpost4755]

Beautiful work! Well done! I really hope to see more music and guitar related leather projects. Leather stuff in general, too, of course. 😊

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot! Sadly I don't manage to post regularly on this channel as before and as I wish. It's the down side of having just two hands 😅 and do everything by myself. Please, visit my instagram account to keep being updated, it is the social media I am using the most and showing more contents on a weekly base. instagram.com/cuoio.sonoro/ All the best, Ilaria

[@douglasalbuquerque4282]

Which tool do you use to cut the leather?

[@tomwerges1284]

Beautiful work! Thank you for showing us how you make your straps. Can I ask what you use as the lining on the backside? It appears to be fairly stiff vs something softer like a suede.

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot! It's pig skin, it is rough, suede like, and it helps the strap being steady on the shoulder.

[@bjornban]

The guitar strap is gorgeous but, your hands are sublime!

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@milom.2057]

Absolutely beautiful work! Incredible skill.

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot!!

[@ruffusmagnifficus]

Que material usas para el acolchado.? Poliestileno?

[@diegotolomelli9541]

Wow so skillful and so precise, fantastic job

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thank you so much Diego! I am glad you liked it 😉

[@u2acrobata]

wow !!! a work of ART .... beautiful ...

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thank you very much, it's very kind from you!

[@raymondvaughan6262]

Nice work made many over the years in the leather trade making custom horse saddles as play guitar keep it up

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot!! 🎸

[@cristinarusso8724]

Ilaria, che meraviglia!!! Quanta pazienza e assoluta perfezione in ogni gesto! Creazioni uniche, complimenti!!!🤗

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Grazie davvero Cristina! Sei gentilissima!

[@SarahEndeavors]

Before you dyed it, how do you get the indent marks to have contrasting color? 🤔

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi Sarah, the colour contrast comes naturally during the tooling because the leather is dump and the metal tools pressed with the hammer, besides leaving a deep mark, they also darken the leather. Leather shouldn't be too dry during the tooling otherwise these kind of colour contrast is less evident. Hope I managed to answer your question. Thanks for watching the video!

[@SarahEndeavors]

@@CUOIOSONORO Wow, thanks!!! This is so cool, and thank you so much for responding 🙏I really appreciate it.

[@stefanostrada5596]

Ottimo lavoro Ila!!!!!🎸👏👏👏👏

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Grazieeee Ste!! 🙌

[@kathispoon2573]

I love your strap, one of my favorites, especially the graphics you tooled.

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot! It's sweet of you to say!!

[@rogerd.hardin7156]

Beautifully crafted...you are a true professional...

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thank you so much for your kindness!

[@orkunozturk8038]

5:52 what is this material you use ?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

It's a 5mm foam pad!

[@ruffusmagnifficus]

Hello, what material do you use for the padding? polyethylene?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Foam rubber bought at a local leather shop

[@celere1]

Very beautiful and professional strap. I also love the quality of the video. Lots of close ups showing technique, but not showing every minute of the making, just a small piece of all the many steps it takes to make a fine product. I am just getting prepared to make my first.

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed the video and I hope it'll be helpful for your upcoming project!! Good luck!!

[@HermanChelette]

Gorgeous work, sir! In particular, the carving is by far the most appropriate and beautiful I have seen for a musical instrument strap. Forgive an old man for ignorance, but what is the significance of the hands you carved?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi, I am a lady. Thank you so much Herman. The hands have been asked from the customer and they symbolize a concert crowd.

[@erikrummel6277]

Amazing work l. The brushing and finishing techniques you use are a master class on attention to detail. I can tell you’ve been doing this a long time. What foam did you use? I would like to get some and try it but I didn’t notice a product name like some of the other things you used. Thanks for the fantastic video.

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot Erik! I love to pay attention to the smallest details. I have started working with leather almost 5 years ago, it's an endless learning and developing process. I used a 5mm foam, doesn't have brand, but you easily find it at leather or upholstery shops! Good luck with your leather crafting. All the best!

[@colladayleather]

Looks great!

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot Jeremiah! It's so important for us makers to support each other and build a community! Can't wait to see more videos from you! Keep it up! 🙂

[@eross21]

what size is that hole punch for the guitar button to go through?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Oval punch found on ebay 3cm length

[@susanaantecon9955]

I would love to buy one!

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi! Thanks a lot for the interest, here is the link to my website if you want to take a look to some other custom guitat straps I have made and there are also a few ready made basic straps available in the shop! www.cuoiosonoro.it

[@prigs750]

Enjoyed the video and the craftsmanship involved in the making and videoing. As custom guitar builder I appreciate how a strap like this would complement one of my guitars. Thanks

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot Paul for taking your time watching my video! I really appreciate, especially from a guitar builder! If you are interested in a collaboration, please keep in touch. I have already been working with several liuther here in Italy and is a lot of fun!

[@MarkGray1970]

Beautiful!

[@johnpalhua4142]

Hola soy John ese es un hermosa correa para guitarra en cuero ,me podrías vender el patrón de la correa de la guitarra por favor?o dónde puedo encontrarlo?,,espero su respuesta ,gracias.

[@angelorainone6618]

Video fantastico!

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Grazie mille Angelo! 😘

[@metlman_com]

Nice work I will be doing some leather work with 3d printing on my channel. Guitar straps are a started work from my past so with new tech I have learned mixed with old world leather...metlman

[@alexanzalonebass]

Bravissima!!😊🎸

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Grazie mille Alex!! :-)

[@Галина-в5ф3ш]

Нет слов , красотища 🤗

[@petercharro3183]

What kind of foam is that and what thickness? Thank you. Awesome strap by the way!

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi, thanks a lot! it's a high density foam with an adhesive side. it's 6mm thick and I bought it at a local leather shop!

[@ceciliagoldey220]

where did you buy that dye that makes the slots for the strap adjustments?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi!

[@eross21]

i’m getting ready to make my own guitar strap. what sort of leather is this, what is the thickness? do you buy it locally or online? i’m totally new to this, and you clearly are very skilled at it. any advice would be awesome. thanks

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi, sorry for the late reply, I missed it! It's natural veg tanned leather from Tuscany, full grain, in this strap I used 2mm thickness.

[@stevevallance6326]

Where can I find the right thickness of leather for straps? Where can I buy leather starting out Thais appropriate?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi, I use 2mm leather thickness for padded straps and 3/3.5mm for single strip strap. I buy leather directly at tuscan tanneries.

[@CJ4Z1JC]

Beautiful job!!! I was wondering what you used for the padding, is it 1/4 inch high density foam?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks! More or less, the thickness is 6mm!

[@CJ4Z1JC]

@@CUOIOSONORO thanks!

[@chitarrafaidate]

Sooo cool!

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot!! 😀

[@sirotaviani1052]

Complimenti 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 sei bravissima, riesci a creare opere d’arte 😍

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Ciao Siro! Grazie infinite!

[@3i3ek.3]

Wow that's awesome work can you make one for me I didn't find any good strap here which cause my shoulder injury

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi there! Thank you so much! Sure, I would love to help you! Contact me by email at [e-mail] or via Instagram or Facebook, just digit "Cuoio Sonoro" on social media.

[@skashalvarez3770]

I wish you had listed some of the tools you used.

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks for the interest Skash! I might do a specific video about the tools I use in the future 😉

[@jenkins1979]

Can you give measurement's of each piece please Would appreciate it.

[@danmyers1681]

Do you take custom order requests?

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Hi Dan, thanks for asking. Yes, I do accept custom orders. You can contact me via email at [e-mail] or via message on my social media

[@modrisklingenbergs]

So tasteful, so beautiful! 😍👍SUB🔔

[@CUOIOSONORO]

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate! 😊