Step 5: Closures : Rivet
Place the top of the rivet just above the peak of the heart and press to get an impression.
Use a punch, awl, any sharp pointy object (carefully) to create a hole in the first layer.
Fold the flap of leather behind and using the first hole as a guide, punch a hole through the other side.
Lining up the holes, place the bottom part or the rivet on the back, and the top of the rivet on the front.
Carefully place the top rivet on the anvel part of the rivet setter, line up the setting punch and give one to three firm whacks, just until the rivet holds.
Be careful when hitting the setter, as the rivet can deform and shift.
Feed the key ring through the loop.
Use a punch, awl, any sharp pointy object (carefully) to create a hole in the first layer.
Fold the flap of leather behind and using the first hole as a guide, punch a hole through the other side.
Lining up the holes, place the bottom part or the rivet on the back, and the top of the rivet on the front.
Carefully place the top rivet on the anvel part of the rivet setter, line up the setting punch and give one to three firm whacks, just until the rivet holds.
Be careful when hitting the setter, as the rivet can deform and shift.
Feed the key ring through the loop.
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PuzzleJenn says:
Feb 19, 2013. 3:21 PMReply
Wouldn't it be easier to feed the leather through the keyring before riveting? Fold the leather tab THROUGH the keyring instead of having to twist the ring onto the finished fob? :)
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kmac1 (author) says:
Feb 20, 2013. 11:25 PMReplyIt wasn't for me, the ring tended to get in the way. However, it might be different for someone else and would certainly cut out a step! Thanks for the comment!
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