[Jewelry making - Article 01256] - Re: [Orchid] [Source] Top-grain belts and exotics

[Donna E. Shimazu]

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    I have at times, gone to stores like Ross, Filenes, Loehmans, etc. to
    buy belts just for the leather. Nice leathers, interesting braiding,
    colors and textures can often be found at discounted prices.  I don't
    know if the prices are high versus finding a leather supplier, but
    since I don't make a lot of belts, I don't mind getting what I want
    and not looking in some black and white catalog. 

    I discard the buckles and attach my own buckles (stays and tips
    occasionally). If I don't want to attach the belts myself, I take
    them to a luggage or shoe repair person to stitch the leather. 

HTH,
Donna Shimazu

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