Leather fittings for handbags

michaeld17

Hi all,

I am not sure if this is the correct place for this post but I could do with some help.

I am starting business selling a handbag made to my own design and so far I have everything sorted. The last thing is the metal fittings. I was hoping to use Clic SRL but am having a few issues getting across what I need.

I was wondering if anyone here could help me with other places, I have looked into Abbey England and I've decided to avoid them as I have heard some horror stories about them tarnishing within an hour. I don't mind on price, I need:

D ring (internal diameter 1.25 inches) in Gold and Silver finishes
Double buckle with a bar going through the middle (int dia. 1.5 inch) in Gold and Silver finishes
Dog clip with a 0.5 inch diameter in Gold and Silver finishes

They all need to be in the same style and high quality so they last a long time (I've been so fussy with the quality of my bag xD)

If anyone could recommend and places to order from or part codes from companies I would be so appreciative as I have literally almost been tearing my hair out.

Hintza

Places that supply the saddlery trade?

michaeld17

Hintza wrote: »

Places that supply the saddlery trade?

Saddlery trade would be perfec, providing there isn't an issue with tarnishing

Hintza

michaeld17 wrote: »

Saddlery trade would be perfec, providing there isn't an issue with tarnishing

Decent brass will tarnish. Our expensive headcollar is polished.

Cheap coated stuff won't tarnish but the quality of the metal can be iffy.


Nickel won't be too bad.

Surely the way to go is put in small orders with different companies and find out which products work best for you.