How to Set Snaps in Leather

[@syd2852]

I am watching this tutorial five years after you made this video and want to THANK YOU! You made it simple and easy!!!!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

I'm glad you liked you, Syd!

[@xatomiccarebearx]

This is exactly the tutorial I needed! Totally helped me figure out what I was doing wrong while trying to figure out setting my snaps.

[@jarodchesser1881]

Thank you for your video! I needed to replace a snap, and your video is the only one I found that actually showed a close-up view of which pieces go where. (I mean, it wasn't hard to figure out, but as a first-timer, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything!) So, thanks again!

[@trudyandgeorge]

Thank you very much. I'm a new Dad baby proofing cupboards on the cheap. Got some Bluey material and some snaps that I'll hot glue to the cabinetry. Your explanation was perfect.

[@cindyjames3686]

You are such a multi-talented young lady!!! I just found you here, but have been following your WONDERFUL wirework tutorials for a while! Also, I have watched you with Polymer Clay (my first love) and resin. Thanks for sharing your many talents with us. It is always a pleasure to see your smiling face!!!😃

[@texasgigi3684]

I was having so much trouble getting one half of the snap to stay on. The first half went on great and then the second didn’t seem long enough for the leather I was practicing on. I’ll just have to go get some larger snaps. I was able to complete the snap when I put the part that I was struggling with on a thinner piece of leather. Thanks so much for a detailed video, that didn’t go too fast and actually made sense!

[@dogandpony4931]

Thank you much for making this video! I lost a snap off my jacket and bought snaps at Michael's without a clue how to fasten them. When I opened the package the instructions just said "use tools" no description or specifics, you saved me from getting frustrated and it came out perfectly!

[@sauceLegs]

lol "use tools" thanks for that directions

[@roselillo7880]

You know how to teach- I have seen other videos to learn this but they go so fast and camera far. You showed so clearly and closely that it makes this video a valuable teaching tool- thanks so much - yes I liked and subscribed by now

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to be helpful!

[@kittatinnytree]

Great tutorial, Yvonne! I'm glad that I found this after the BIG disappointment with SLC's video. Thank you!

[@luissanchez3605]

This really helped I’ve been stuck for the longest time.

[@backtoearthcreations]

I'm so glad to be helpful to you!

[@heyman5539]

Me too ! Thank you

[@All.New.Maggie.Who.]

WOW Thanks I got a new snap kit with NO instructions? After ruining several snaps I found this video phew I got it thanks to you!!

[@gigimentzer3148]

Thank you for this video. I had to fix a snap for a customer to keep a sale. Thankfully your video taught me what I needed to do and I got it done. Sale Saved! :)

[@lisahoward3346]

This was super helpful. I could see everything and you made it clear what parts went together. I viewed several videos that totally failed that. Thank you so much!

[@stevechandonia5996]

Good video. Close enough to see parts. Excellent !!

[@SeareanMoon]

watching your videos always makes me want to get into leather craft!!

[@travisjennette8970]

Awww.....such a sweetheart! Informative, and I love your laugh! Thanks for the vid and best of all things to you!

[@ameliatribeofissachar7311]

I especially loved it the way you explained everything in detail. And all the wonderful close ups so we could see. Peace n blessings. Muchas gracias ✊🏾💖🙏🏾

[@wildspanishrose]

You are ADORABLE and also huge help, if you're still doing patreon I would so support you. I'm working with snaps in leather for the first time and this tutorial helped enormously

[@steeeeeena]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you, Christina! I am glad!

[@valentine3380]

Thank you for posting this. Never worked with snaps and this video was exactly what I needed. Liked😊

[@staceyanderson1576]

Very very very helpful - thank you

[@backtoearthcreations]

I am glad to be helpful to you, Stacey!

[@Cromium2231]

great tutorial. Now I know how to set snaps. Didn't know I needed to use a hammer. I thought the brute force of my arms would be enough. Your belt looks beautiful btw

[@bcbart82]

Hello, thank you for the video. I really enjoy trying to do stuff like this. I wanted to ask if you know where I can get the line 24 snaps that say fashion 22 on them or, the great state of Oklahoma. I have several knife sheaths with those snaps that I need to repair, but I can’t find them. Thank you

[@backtoearthcreations]

I would check with Tandy Leather. They have a good website and a store locator so you can see if one is near you, if you prefer shopping in person. I hope this is helpful to you!

[@derxgarage2121]

Great video. Helped me set my snaps easily

[@iantorhys]

Nicely done video. You have a nice way of presenting. Thank you!

[@therealJDee]

Nice video u just helped me with my challenges...!!! Thanks

[@waylong25]

Oh, lord. After watching this, I realize what I've been doing wrong. I haven't been swiveling the setter handle around so it actually would crush the post.

[@tiffanytiffany2010]

Thank you for this video. Is there a tool that you recommend for removing the snap and moving it?

[@TBOR101]

@tiffanytiffany2010, You'll need a Dremel or similar tool with a beveled stone grinding tip to grind off the folded over post. Thats why it's so important to make sure it is in the correct position within the project. The Dremel grinder will remove the post in under a minute, so its not as bad as it sounds. Hope this helps ✌️

[@DanGoodchild]

Perfect. Thanks Von; just what I needed tonight. ♥ LLAP 🖖🏻

[@1trushadowclw642]

Found it very helpful & practical the information made since, very good

[@melanie-annethibeau2087]

Thank You Thank You! I tried for about a month to make this happen @ my table. Now maybe I can go & get those Christmas presents intended for last year done 😁

[@deebell1135]

Thank you for detailed instructions. Most kits come with very little guidance. Where can I buy that small rectangular bar with the multiple sized divets and what is it called?

[@ChevyArtistry]

Clearly explained, I appreciate that. Thanks

[@eddyvideostar]

I was hoping to install snaps on my jacket in conjunction with my broken zipper after seeing all the tools needed. With this video, it may be best to take it to a zipper repair shop.

[@hearnjack]

Very nice, thanks

[@FortSasquatch]

Wow Yvonne! What a great tutorial for us newbies! Thank you! Thumbs up of course...:)

[@Bereadyalways123]

Very goOD, Ray in the UK , thank you.

[@eclark789]

Such a good video! Im learning and this was very helpful!

[@cindyloftusmyer4481]

What do you use on your tabletop while hammering to protect it???

[@diegohperez6434]

Well my first snap set don’t work so I order exactly this one you show just now snap set is different and good more secure thank you very much appreciate you video again thank Amen 🙏

[@sarahtaylor4952]

Thank you! Great explanation.

[@mayramassa1093]

Great video. Thanks for the help and clear explanation

[@michaelpclark3459]

Great tutorial for the use and thanks

[@AlbiesProductsOnline]

You should always use the anvil because it is curved so when you set the snaps it curves the edges inward so the sharp edge can’t scrape against your skin and dig in to you or catch on to material and tare it

[@backtoearthcreations]

This is really good to know Allan, thank you!

[@Vialpando719]

this helped alot thanks

[@Richard-mz7qu]

Very helpful. Thank you Yvonne.

[@FranOnTheEdge]

What do you do with decorative snaps to protect the decoration on the head of the snap? I can see it getting damaged when you hammer, how do you stop that happening?

[@DGMrpoetry]

Thank you for your video , it helped me out big time.

[@iamzelix7165]

Thanks for this video. I was just hammering away straight down on the snaps. It wasn't working. I'll wiggle around while I hit it next time.

[@mkmcl5478]

Me too....she saved my project!

[@jrx2662]

where do you get your leather, stuff

[@ResidentEvilBiohazard]

Thank you for the tutorial. Much appreciated.

[@ChaseTheOttah]

Thank you, this helped answer some questions :D

[@FranOnTheEdge]

Do you know what the more permanent rivet things are called? They look the same but are not meant to come apart the way the snap fasteners do.

[@SofiaMoralessofiimoe]

I have been setting this in with the Tandy tools and a rubber mallet and doing the same process but my male side snap is still moving. I’ve even hammered down pretty hard to test that and it’s still completely loose. It’s literally jumping around even if I do press down with my finger the minute I take it of it still moves. I don’t know how it stays and I’ve watched a few videos now and the stick part is coming through the leather and is snug hole wise as well...

[@usasoapworks4980]

Great vid! Can you show us how to wire wrap a large hair barrette. I have long hair and I'd like to have a nicer "adult jewelry type" of barrette rather than scrunchies etc.... Hope ya got something like that. Thank you

[@tanana2070]

The snaps in the description box are not the same type you are using. They have a small.male side (post) that snaps into the female side. Your are the ring type that snap together. Do you have a link for yours?

[@Mongolians_canada]

helped me a lot, thanks

[@bigrod0069]

good video thanks

[@1angelofthelight2]

Thank you for that - I just taken delivery of a rivet set which had these snaps in and I couldn't make head not tail of the instructions.

[@yogijulz]

Thank you! This was very helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@meinthewild]

Very helpful- thank you. 💕 I’m just getting into leather work and I’m making a simple change purse for a young friend. The snap instructions on the package stumped me. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@PecanBaby...]

You're work is beautiful, I love watching you're videos. 😊

[@erykfreethinker7147]

To avoid hitting knuckles with the hammer when making the holes and if people cannot access the alternative tools could I suggest a different method? Consider using a pair of pliers to hold the hole punch steady whilst hammering. I do this with panel pins and still have all fingers intact :)

[@chrisp9046]

Vice grips are even better for holding a punch where you might maim yourself with an errored swing.

[@taylorcarroll1322]

THANK YOU!!!

[@manoloramirez6456]

Good video tutorial girl

[@michaelwinkelsas1580]

the post for the button side of my snap does not reach through my 1/8 inch leather and cant find any locally is there a website where i can find variety

[@jmm3983]

Dirty hands?! No not an artist/crafter... I would think differently if ur hands were always clean! Mine are always stained, painted, poked by wire messed up fingernails...all normal!!! Your wonderful Yvonne!!!

[@stormyeffects4795]

Julie Miller - same

[@elizabethcontreras5210]

Big deal don’t judge. !!! Just get information you are judgmentally

[@QuilldorJenkins]

Do these snaps work on clothing? I'm looking for those types of snap to replace sewed on buttons.

[@jaimezerrata8491]

Thank you for sharing:)

[@freedog632]

Nice video. That camera angle when you were hammering was a little freaky lol.

[@angiepayne6104]

What can you do if you install a snap like you did, but it is very tight to close and open? Thank you!

[@nickijaycox7773]

Hey Yvonne, please for the love of snaps, help me. 🤣🤣🤣 The small one you showed in the beginning is somewhat of what I have. I don’t know how many times I’ve tried putting a snap in to one of my purses. (ruining one) I am using a regular standard hammer. Am I using the wrong hammer 🔨? Idk. I almost threw the whole box of snaps across the room. 🥺 Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@hidyecreations]

I'm not sure if this would be much help anymore since you posted this months ago. Anyways, if by "regular standard hammer" you mean one you would use for woodwork, or say you need to hammer in a nail around your house to hang a picture, then that is the incorrect one. You would need to use a mallet. It's softer on your metal tools (so your tools last) and I find it to be more precise so you're not wasting snaps and possibly ruining leather projects. I hope that helps. Best of luck. 😊

[@nickijaycox7773]

@@hidyecreations thank you so much for your help and reply ❤️ I really appreciate it.

[@Meifuly]

What's the name of the white board? Where can I buy it? thank you

[@Siksmann]

super helpful video, thanks a million for posting this one :-)

[@RAWSD2022]

This Was Very Helpful Also Where Did You Buy The Roll Of Leather

[@WallStWarLord]

What type or size or brand of snaps would you recommend and in order to make western style big buckles removable and interchangeable on a particular belt blank?

[@crypto_pinto2660]

What ounce leather do the snaps work best for? I work mostly with 8 to 9 oz leather but I do have a project coming up with a 14 or 16 oz leather. I purchased some snap Fasteners from Amazon and they are junk I am in the process of returning them but I am having difficulties finding the right snap fasteners for the particular leather that I am working with

[@backtoearthcreations]

I don't think these snaps would work on such a stiff leather: perhaps sewing in a piece of strapping to attach snaps to, or skiving the leather thinner where the snaps go

[@crypto_pinto2660]

@@backtoearthcreations sewing in a piece of leather that is a great idea thank you

[@alanr4263]

Great stuff.Thanks I like your technique.

[@SylvrHawk]

Thank You

[@anthonyr5193]

You mentioned not using these snaps for load bearing.. I am worried using 6 snaps to hold 20lbs is too much. What type/style of snaps would you recommend for a 20lb piece snapped to leather (20"x24" tall). Think the size of a native American breast plate but heavy (metal and leather) - Thanks!!

[@irfanahmed7454]

very nice,,, thanks for the posting,,,,,,,

[@evelinflores1955]

Thank you!!!! 💕

[@denmen9144]

Merci Yvonne! ta vidéo est parfaite!

[@tbpc800]

Wonderful video but I can not find the long "tapper" that you like to use. You didn't provide a link for the long one. Do you remember where you got it?

[@quiksilvababe]

what sizes did you first show us in the video there?

[@LoreenO]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@IAW888]

Thanks

[@JamesJones-ou6bs]

Where did you get the different size tool to set the snsps

[@pocahuntas]

You're are sooo good in explaining that was so helpful thank you ♥️

[@ahmettolgaonat3190]

good job thanks...

[@zekem8882]

thank you very much!

[@nihang8422]

Love your personality, soo sweet and cute

[@amandamcauley4019]

Do you know how long the snaps last on something you would wear everyday?would it work for easy in and out on one of your leather bralets?

[@blackfeathercrafts]

over 30 years on a leather bracelet I made in junior high school.

[@amandamcauley4019]

Christina BlackFeather cool thank you. Dose the leather stretch around the snaps over time? I love the leather brackets the Yvonne makes and wear but my hands so not work well some days because of MS. And even crouching can be a challenge. But I do know her bralet has last a longtiime. Which would save money. And easy in and out like snaps seem like it would work great.

[@blackfeathercrafts]

I used a medium tooling leather to make mine in school. The snaps are not loose at all. A thin leather would probably stretch a little. I don't use snaps in much of my stuff. I'm a fan of antique buttons like from the civil war. :) Hubby is going in wednesday to see if he has MS. He's having so much pain walking that it's getting hard for him to work. :( And I know about the hand thing. I have that issue myself. :( *hugs*

[@smooveking773]

very coooool

[@theclawless1225]

Me using this tutorial to make a collar for my *special homie*

[@backtoearthcreations]

Teehee :p

[@kyddoemiko100]

Thank you so much fun video

[@aquariuspisces219]

Nice!!!

[@cynthiahicks1909]

Hey Yvonne- love your talent. I'm so frustrated- I've been messing with snaps for over a year and will blow through l0 sets until I get one that will actually snap and work. I get them on o.k. but then they won't snap together. I have the kit and also the Dritz setter- nothing seems to work. I have bought line 25 and also line 20 and nothing is working for me. By the time I blow through like 5 or 6- it's like 2.50 a snap by the time I get one to work. Don't know what I'm doing wrong. I work with leather- but am ready to just forget about that part of my craft business. I make small leather and fabric pouches for sage. They are really cute but ruined by the time I rip out the snap. So da*m frustrating!!! xo

[@bipedalbob]

To bad no body ever answered your question I'm having the same problem. Did you ever find a solution?

[@cynthiahicks1909]

@@bipedalbob I bought some from I think the company is called Gold Star and they seem to be of higher quality and work better. Also you have to make sure the shank is long enough to split around the snap.

[@bipedalbob]

@@cynthiahicks1909 there seems to be a problem being to long as well then their inclined to fold, I think it's a lot to do with quality ad well, it seems Tandy is getting their snaps fron China now, not that China can't make quality product, but if you just want cheap they can do that too.

[@boystoyz8922]

Usung a short shaft tool,,, get you a pair of pliers, vice grips, needle noose pliers or something of that nature to hold on to the smasher rod and no more worrying about smashing hand / fingers.

[@semilivesixstringstrumist5595]

A thumbs up for you! Very helpful! Thanks.