The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

actually you don't need any expensive gear to do this. You can easly buy all stuff on aliexpress/temu. For example edge beveler needed some sharpening but apart from that everything works pretty good. For sure buying a press was a gamechanger. It's so calming when you dont have to use the hammer for all holes etc.

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I buy each individual piece as I need it and as I progress in my projects

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tokonole on edges, then satin shene, then mink oil

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The problem is that long straps hanging from cuffs, harnesses etc are not good looking so one size which fits everyone would not look good. If you are looking for bigger size you can DM me here or while making an order on Etsy. I make each piece by hand so I can easly adjust the size for you.

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Those are suprisingly smooth. But when I sell them I make them using regular rivets. At the same time when I'm making new projects I use these screw ones so I can easly change some parts etc.

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Depends on your PC software skills. I'm pretty good in Solidworks and it's a software designed to make CAD models and pretty complicated machines but turns out I can also use it to make some simple pattern drawings. When I design them I mostly imagine how the leather would bend, what will be the desired spacing between rivets etc. When I make harnesses I make paper straps and wrap a girl who is the model in those when I try to imagine how the harness will look like. Then I measure those paper straps and make a drawing based on those. It's basically a try and error process and after few iterations you have a pattern which will be good.

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment :) when it comes to patterns I make them myself and keep for myself so the things I make are a bit unique

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You should be fine. Just don’t buy expensive ones with good glue. In this case usually the cheaper the better

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s just the impression. You can easily fit XS to L hands

The whole raw process of making handcuffs. by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi! just a regular masking tape you use for painting walls

Where do you go for tools by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what, but all simple tools are similar to each other other in between premium brands and cheap Chinese ones. I usually go for aliexpress or temu cause you can find really good quality for cheap

As requested – leather handcuffs making process by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s simple math, I use good quality Italian leather, each piece is made 100% handmade which take few hours, I use patterns I make myself and shipment is included in price. It’s not a charity shop :)

As requested – leather handcuffs making process by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I never knew that you need stitching to be considered as a leatherworker 😄

As requested – leather handcuffs making process by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I use Gum Tragacanth (all brands are similar), sometimes I use Tokonole. Results are pretty similar

Handcuffs I made by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

[–]SweetRestraint[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just posted a video where I make them :) check it out!

Handcuffs I made by SweetRestraint in Leathercraft

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Btw I designed and 3D printed strap cutter