How to Make a Leather Belt from Scratch

[@johnwright4428]

I'm an old retired fart with lots of time on my hands and have a work/crafting shop in my house that I do many types of in. I'm mainly a wood worker but have ventured into many types of different arts/crafts, including beadwork, replica western gun making, (outta wood ), among many other crafts. I always enjoy learning new crafts and furthering my knowledge in different crafts. So...that being said, I wanted to make myself a new belt, as mine is nearing the end fast. I watched many videos on inlaying beaded belts, but I'm not going to purchase all the necessary tools to do that. I just wanted a simple plain belt that I could make and this video is just what I was looking for. I give thanks to Ryan for this video and I hope many others will watch and learn something as I did.

[@paulaustin9084]

I loved this video. Just before I watched this one I watched another and the guy was a total professional. I think this video helped me more because the guy is honest and says that he is a beginner. His work wasn’t perfect but gave me the confidence to try it myself. Honestly, the imperfections don’t bother me either. And, he made his own, functional belt. How many ppl can say that? I say great job...

[@h.d.5288]

Have you ever tried bonding an exotic skin (snake, croc, gator etc.) on to a cowhide leather belt blank? How hard can it be?

[@fatmasanad7682]

this is a great tutorial for a biggeners, your really motivated me here.. good job

[@Squiddles_]

With this tutorial I made my first belt. It was so fun!

[@mduduzigodi619]

It is the 1st time ever watching a video of making a belt and at the end of it I found myself slowing clapping👏 for you. Your explanations throughout the video were on point👌 & clarifying. You're a good teacher....I'll share this with my SA🇿🇦 friends

[@lenathenurse9234]

I’m making belt for my son. I’ve been working with leather since I was young but not consistently. I have the tools, passed down from dad, and I’m trying to remember what to do with them. Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@razelcandy9536]

Same here my parents are leather workers and they showed me how to do it when I was younger but need reminders on how to do it so I will be visiting my parents to relearn and make some money on the side.

[@graydation]

I am currently gathering everything I need to make my own belt for the first time. I am actually using your video as a guide for what to buy. I was sick of over paying for cheap belts that just didn't last.

[@jmigueldossantos9497]

Handmade and clean. So cool! (from Rio de Janeiro, Brasil)

[@ryansleather3766]

Thanks!

[@simut10]

Thank You! I can’t wait to make a belt, super clear and great instructions, thanks again!

[@nicoday286]

Amazing video! I'm going to start my first belt this week.

[@jspr49]

How did it go?

[@walwilekashturnbull5712]

I'd love to see a women's cocho belt for powwow. I'm working with a 4"-wide strip and a normal-sized buckle

[@roberthulseman6759]

I'm interested in learning how to make belts. watching many videos. looks good.

[@kevintanner5307]

on my second leather belt first one had it so long that it's actually took the shape of my waist beer belly probably 20 years and it's best days so I just bought another one and I don't like it it's too wide the one you just made inch and a quarter really like that one good job thinking about making my own I am very particular with my belt awesome video thank you

[@alaenareed7793]

Watching for a school project

[@Nancy4133nope]

Awesome video, wish we had a supply list of all the products you used I will just have to watch it again and write it all down thank you for making this video

[@matzpimp]

these belts were so common in the 90s but they're impossible to find now

[@aminaumutoniwase8658]

This is very wonderful and very awesome

[@staticchronos2780]

This video is really awesome I hope you make more

[@Zicwai]

Hey thanks for this :) I'm writing some fantasy stuff and needed to know how belts were made. Way more simple than I expected.

[@lilyzalaan6308]

What’cha writing?

[@Zicwai]

@@lilyzalaan6308 *Ahem* fanfiction. I've been looking into how to make essentially a DIY chest plate. Which, once you break it down , has a pretty straight-forward construction.

[@shelbyschwarz7901]

This was great. I am super new to this world of leather crafting. I am actually a graduate student in biology at Notre Dame. But I am working on a concept of a belt/wallet combination. Thanks for the very helpful video! Hopefully I can make my concept come to life.

[@westcoaster3763]

Keep it up, you'll get it

[@tedstark6715]

This is great! Thank you!

[@tjedens9066]

Nice belt, I am working on a few of them as gifts right now

[@shelly.618]

This is a good video because I wanted to try to make a custom belt because no belts in the store fit me. So I just wanted to know what tools I would need and you provide a great list so thanks. 👍

[@tuhimbisecrescent]

It's an amazing video lesson ❤❤

[@jasonmamma3332]

This js amazing, when will you post again

[@mikeblain9973]

Good video on the whole process. I might be wrong, but I think that buckle was fitted upside down.

[@lorenray9479]

I desire better quality than store bought. I want to make my own.

[@merchpublicschool9331]

Great video Ryan! Very well explained! This looks like total fun!

[@miajones6693]

This is awesome! Thanks so much!!

[@jackmoler9271]

I prefer Chicago Screws

[@muscleguyphilippines]

Love this vid brother 😁

[@PaulDeanWells]

Nice work! I have been looking for a leather belt and a leather axe sheath and started thinking maybe i could make them. I might just do that. It looks like fun! Liked and subbed!

[@0VistaDelMar0]

since the belt is for you I would suggest only putting a couple of holes in it since you know your size

[@jrodgers522]

Great video!

[@UchennaPatrick-i5z]

Thank you so much ❤❤😂

[@crispin9622]

Cool on nice job

[@tylerkristiansen8110]

Great commentary

[@sloth_e]

Im sure after 3 years you've learned this but for any newbies watching...use the size end that matches the width of your strap. Otherwise you won't get the belt end shape right. You just get a triangle like in this video. If you just want a triangle end no need for the template.

[@haydenlawrence5722]

Nice work dude

[@Pianomandanva]

Nice job!!

[@fennek1nviking]

Someone need to show Philza Minecraft this XD

[@ddungukenedy818]

Very nice. Question 1: how can you make the belt soft? 2,I usually use vegetable leather, which other type of leather can I use? 3. What do you do for black stain not to leave dirty patches on trauser 4. How do you cut the belt in straight line? Thanks

[@dememonday6413]

So interesting Sir. Please Sir can I have a list of your simple tools

[@jacxwears9820]

Nice Video

[@saburimvano3514]

That's great job!I'm going to start making belts but my problem is how to get tools for start making ,so how can I get full set of tools?please I'm serious,I'm from Tanzania East Africa Waiting for your reply soon Thanks

[@lexidivine4589]

I have a question. why do you prefer stitching instead of using the rivets now? Just curious. Im working on a belt, and I want to use the best preferred method.

[@sharlastraw3309]

List of the supplies and tools you used.

[@TheMudiver]

New video to C a belt with 2 tone; like 2 or 3 mm on the sides w black in the center. Would you tape off the center or use wax then remove it.

[@kevinwiley5325]

Hi Ryan. I'm a woodworker just now getting into leather. I'm going to try to make a belt like this for a first project. My goal though, is to build a new office desk and cover the surface in one entire sheet of leather. What do you think of the idea?

[@esmaeld.i.y.7727]

hi can have me a name of all your tools in making this belt thanks solid suporter

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

Thank you for sharing . Do belts sale very well?

[@hangingoutwithronwalters4505]

Thank you for sharing! Do belts sale well?

[@ayomoalfed1525]

Good day sir,pls how can u get me those instruments?

[@alanthomas561]

Great video, do you sew leather as well? What machine do you use if so? I want to make a full leather wallet. Any idea where I can get a pattern for a tri fold or bi-fold?

[@africraftTv2019]

Nice work I had a great time watching. My question is how can I get the tools you used in smoothing the edge of the belt in my Country? I'm based in Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@bennettc.8045]

The burnisher I own is just a piece of smooth wood with grooves in it. You could probably make one yourself with some sandpaper and something to seal a piece of wood. I don't know what that is called, epoxy I think

[@Mpactpics]

Enjoyed your tutorial. I'm getting ready to make my first belt. I'be been studying all the pros for the past few months. It was refreshing to see someone closer to my level knocking a belt out relatively easy. Curious, how wide was your groove? What size Oval punch did you buy for the latch to stick into? Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. I'll be on the lookout for your new vids in the future.

[@TheMrRichard]

Is this a 4 Strength, 4 Stam leather belt?! Ahhh... Level 18?!

[@ravenraven1334]

hi im from the philippines what material i need to start my small business belt?

[@timothymichaelgoff2715]

Do you put designs on belts?

[@cicerolimasantanalimasan-he1bt]

Cícero lima santana

[@JB-uj8mz]

Could you show the finished product more before you end the video?

[@gerrycoleman7290]

What roller leather hand punch do you recommend? Thanks

[@esmaeld.i.y.7727]

iWant to know about the name of all your tools

[@hildaboving5398]

❤

[@ernestohernandez2942]

Where do you buy your leather

[@larryg7109]

How much did it cost you to make?

[@Nancy4133nope]

What brand of rivets do you use?

[@morganandaveh4268]

Hi Where can I buy the leather ?

[@vijaypalleti9453]

I am asking the same

[@johnsonchanambam8525]

Will u plz send me 3 pure real original leather black belt for me...

[@thetanster6036]

You're going to be on thetanster.com

[@victork3397]

What size edge beveler did you use?

[@Mpactpics]

He mentioned #2.

[@mizanrahman4935]

Hi sir

[@jameshoward8609]

I sure hope after 10 years this guy actually learned how to make a belt. I am new and could only get thru 3.29 min of this video and already know he is not doing anything correct. Dude that was a twist punch you were trying to use without twisting it.

[@АндрейЛадин-ъ6ы]

И инструменты есть хорошие, а руки .......

[@НиколайШвецов-ъ5з]

Единственный годный коммент)))

[@Zero-xs7je]

hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm

[@Andy-in8ej]

Next time you fill your car up with gas, grab a handful of the plastic gloves.

[@MrKunalmoghe]

Ugly belt .. The original tan was perfect

[@mariorossi2195]

Ryan...! Ma se non sei capace, perché fai i video tutorial? Sorry! 😌😕😜

[@Eduardo-mt2zq]

DO NOT SHOW THIS TO MY FATHER

[@puncakbumiconstruction7143]

not so that good workmanship

[@tater210]

Lies

[@Andy-in8ej]

Sorry mate, but you should have made another hundred belts before doing a video. The finished product was nothing short of trash. I wouldn't put your name to it.

[@stopbegging4likes]

you talk too much,