How to make a connecting strap with no raw edges | Illume Connect Skill

Описание: Take your construction of leather gear to the next level with this simple technique for creating a finished edge on a connecting strap or really any raw edge you want hidden.
Perfect for armor builds, straps, rigging systems, or anywhere you want smooth finished edges.
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Materials & Tools:

3–4 oz skirting leather (at least 6” long)
Wing dividers
Round knife or leather cutting tool
5/8" half-round punch
Contact cement (Barge’s recommended)
1 oz skirting leather (or similar for wrapping)
Spray bottle + water
Creaser (molding tool)
Hammer
Hole punch (sized for rivets)
Rapid-set rivets with ½” posts (or sized to fit your thickness)

🛠️ What You'll Learn:

How to create clean, professional-looking connector straps
Techniques for layered leather wrapping with zero raw edges
How to mold and shape top-grain leather around a structural core
Placement and alignment tips to ensure proper attachment
Final finishing to keep things secure, polished, and cosplay-con-safe

Use this method for custom harness points, shoulder straps, or bag reinforcements.

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🧵 Tools & Supplies We Recommend:

[Maker’s Leather Supply](https://makersleathersupply.com)
[Barry King Tools](https://www.barrykingtools.com)
[Angelus Direct](https://angelusdirect.com)
[Fiebing’s Finishes](https://www.fiebing.com)

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