Making a Decorative Hand Tooled Sleigh Bell Strap

[@amethystc7685]

My mouth dropped open when I saw how to do tooling 😮😮!! I learned something new and now I want to try it. Less complicated that I thought it was.

[@andreatthatsme]

Thank you Chuck. 🙂

[@donnaroberts164]

Dang that's beautiful!

[@RideorDieDietoRide]

Just ordered 5 1.5" bells . Can't wait to start this project .

[@Thorsten89342]

Another wonderful video, thank you, Chuck, you are a great presenter and I am learning so much from watching you.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Torsten!

[@KatiFalk1]

Got me all excited to make this, went to order and out of stock. If you are going to feature something should order enough stock to fill orders

[@tsgtduck4016]

I got home from work today and spent 45 minutes coming up with a reindeer sleigh bell concept. Logged into youtube, and this was the first video I saw, lol!

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Yay! I showed this vid to my 16 year old son, and he wants to make this for Gramma & Grampa. So! Hope the bells get here quick! ;)

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's awesome - what a special gift!

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Ha! We made it all the way through the tooling! Woot! Now for grooving and edging...

[@xunilpenguin]

Wonderful! I’ll have to give it a shot.

[@RideorDieDietoRide]

I'm halfway there Chuck, you can tell it's my first time using a swivel knife, but when it's done I'm hoping my hack job is mostly hidden by the dye.

[@JMRichard92]

Was looking for christmas gift ideas, thank you!

[@gr8whytz29]

That is beautiful!!!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you!

[@ArcticFlies56]

Chuck, I’m one of those that has a hard time growing around the round edges. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve for this problem? Richard

[@AnttiNannimus1]

So therefore, easy enough!

[@ruebarb1]

I printed out the Impression Template, the measurements are wrong, per the video the impression area is 0.5" from the edge and the spot is 0.25" from the edge. The template the impression area is 0.75” from the edge and the spots are 0.5” from the edge, can you please fix it, thanks

[@jimathey6153]

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, GREAT JOB CHUCK, I have noticed that you don't put a backing on your leather before tooling why? In my old age I have found a spoon works best 4 making straight edges cleaner, in fact I have been using it instead of the smooth bevels, if the client is 2 ues it in service I ALWAYS install a cover on the back as 2 not injured the annamal, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@rustybayonetcom]

Chuck! I have been using a shoe brush on the atom wax with excellent results, and easyer on the hand. Ease and outcome!

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

ooooh...got details???

[@rustybayonetcom]

@@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers not much to detail. As an old Infantry Soldier, learned how to put a shine on boots, which are leather. So I started using my old boot swing brush on the AtomWax as a final step, after the normal application (just less rag buffing). It also cleans the wax out of grooves.

[@skippy3898]

Just came across this video. Looks awesome. Tried to get to the pattern but it it says the page doesn't exist. Any chance of reloading it with the holidays coming up?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello! Here is a link to the downloadable pattern and product list for the Tooled Sleigh Bell Strap... www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/hand-tooled-sleigh-bell-strap

[@golden24k39]

the mailman came to the door and said, "couldn't wait to get these dang things (box of bells) off my truck", lol. they sound great!

[@Kennebec_Craft]

I’m giving these a try and got started yesterday. I found a single stitching iron works great for setting the spots!

[@scootch4224]

Do a video on how to make a Western Gun Belt and Holster.

[@andyshields5935]

Very nice, I like the belt design. Thanks Chuck.

[@GameparkGames]

I'd be scared to do the tedious parts because I got next to no patience with tedious stuff but it looks very fun to do. I'll have to give an attempt at doing something like this

[@chrisholt2474]

Hi Chuck, great project and I love the Christmas sounding bells. I have not done much tooling of leather, but I might give this a try. Thank you for sharing this project. Regards, Chris, from the UK.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

I hope you do give it a try!

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Question, Chuck: Is the impression pattern on the Weaver website narrower than the one you show here in the vid? It seems like it's a lot smaller...???

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Okay, yeah, it looks like the impression borders are 1" in from the edges, rather than 1/2".

[@davidshorb7453]

Hi Chuck. Great little project.i ordered a slew of bells. Some 120s some 118s and some 115s and I'm a bit stumped I must admit. How are the #115s attached? Unlike the 120s there's only a small hole in the back that I can't get anything into to secure them

[@kmersmann8040]

Hi, I have just recently started doing leatherwork and am so glad to see and follow your videos. You explain things so well and easy to follow along. I am excited to try to get a set of sleigh bells finished before Christmas! Thank you so much!

[@barrysvendsen9161]

Beautiful❣️🎄

[@johnpenrod6882]

I know this video is two years old, but is it possible to get an updated link to the pattern and the product list?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello! Here is a updated link to the downloadable pattern and the product list... www.weaverleathersupply.com/collections/hand-tooled-sleigh-bell-strap

[@patrickmckelvey3556]

What expectation should a beginner have for the amount of actual work time it would take to complete a project like this?

[@christophergould3673]

Looking good, as always you explane so even I can understand.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad to hear it! Thank you, Christopher!

[@purplefrogdesigns8795]

Love your enthusiasm! Great looking belt.

[@artstrutzenberg7197]

In this case to avoid the possible water stains when slicking, would it make sense too instead use beeswax?

[@judithwright5084]

I have made 3 of these now. I love them. But do buy the better bells for great sounds

[@rociodonoso3560]

Thanks for this beautiful video

[@artstrutzenberg7197]

When punching the oblongs (e.g. for the bells), how do you keep alignment so that the cuts are not angled/off?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Art, It's takes a little bit of practice to get them right every time, but, you can measure the center and mark where each side of the oblong will go first and then line it up according to your marks. As you use the punch more and more, you'll be able to get it centered just by looking.

[@2kidsnosleep]

Fantastic

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much

[@kellywalker754]

Anyone know what size bells he used?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Kelly, 1-1/4" is what was used. 👍

[@sheilaanthony5521]

Anyone want to be my Boyfriend 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️