winterland1
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What was the cost on the belt? Looks like good leather, but if they are getting their blanks in bulk, even with the hardware, they should be pretty cheap to make. Once you have all the equipment, you can turn out lots of belts for very little investment, especially if people are buying the "natural color." I'd like to see a more glossy, burnished edge on these, but some of that will occur naturally, sliding in and out of belt loops. Can you guys tell if these have any treatment or shellac-type coating on the outer surface, because if they don't they will stain quite easily. Just curious, like the width as well. Frank
Here is a video if that helps. Shows them cutting out each belt by hand.
My cost was $30 as I used a $20 credit you can get by signing up here. Belt was $45 and I take it the USA shipping was $5.
https://www.weargustin.com/invite_from/6029
[video]http://vimeo.com/weargustin/gustin-making-of-the-classic-belt[/video]
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