Scrap Leather EP 3 - VLOG Belt Scraps

Hello all my fellow leather crafters in this episode, I want to take the time to talk about what to do with the small pieces of leather that are left over after cutting custom belts to length. There are a couple of things that these can be used for.
1. You can make samples for future customers
2. Record the time it takes you stamp or stitch a given length of belt. This can help you understand what time you have in a belt to help you better price the final product.
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[@MountainFisher]

I have a small Tandy "High Tech" splitter and I skive the ends of scrap belts and splice them together using Weldwood contact cement that holds extremely well. After I glue the pieces I split them even and stitch the splices lengthwise 6 stitches in 4 lines, never vertical as it weakens the belt. I will then stamp a simple border, Pro Dye them and use those Zinc buckles and they sell fairly well for $40. Depending on the length of scrap pieces I use two or three cutoffs. I have also made a couple of advertising belts that I wear so people can see the different weaves and I have some Sergey stamps from Bulgaria that are unusual. My fav pattern is an arrowhead basket weave, sells very well. I also will make a knife sheath to match the belt it goes with as knife making is how I got into leather work as I had to make my own sheaths. When I sell a knife it comes with a matching sheath if desired. It got me into flashlight and small belt pouches. I designed a small belt pouch that is big enough for a phone and thin wallet, but doesn't look like a fanny pack. Do you get requests for horizontal carry sheaths more now? I seem to and I tell them they are not very ergonomic unless for short pieces. It just isn't comfortable to carry horizontal past 4 inches without being angled down.

[@CraftsmanshipwithAsh]

@mountain Fisher That is also a very good idea for you left over pieces. I have not been getting requests for horizontal carry sheaths, which is a good thing because I do not really like making them