Making a Velle Alexander Handmade English Bridle Leather Watch Strap

Bespoke leather watch straps expertly handmade by a sole craftsman using only the finest materials. Combining exquisite detail with an unpretentious, consultative approach, Velle Alexander crafts custom watch straps worthy of the watches on which they are worn.

To learn more about Velle Alexander or request a custom quote, visit my website at vellealexander.com.

If you came across this video as a fellow leather worker, you can find my purpose-built watch strap templates here:
https://www.vellealexander.com/shop/digital-watch-strap-templates-english-point

Further for leather workers, you can find a list of tools and materials used in this video below.
I’ve used affiliate links where appropriate and only recommend tools that I personally use. If you plan on buying any of the products I recommend, please consider using my links to support my business. Cheers!

Work Bench: https://amzn.to/38ayJWl
Cutting Mat: https://amzn.to/3mQe0LB
Metric Straight Edge: https://amzn.to/3l1bhyy
Metric Square: https://amzn.to/34YPpye
Fiskars Rotary Cutter: https://amzn.to/3eoHfSG (not used in video for aesthetics, but is my daily use cutter)
Vergez Blanchard L'Indispensable Brass Knife: https://ebay.to/3jYLkye (used in video for aesthetics, but rarely used day-to-day)
Sharpie Ultra Fine Point: https://amzn.to/3kXDoyv
Vergez Blanchard Angled Skiving Knife: https://ebay.to/2I6CvVz
Bench Mounted Skiving/Splitting Machine: http://ebay.us/dJoTAl
Tandy Marble Slab: https://amzn.to/2I1rIMw (not exact piece used)
Glue Spreader: https://amzn.to/3engdLy
Seiwa Glue: https://ebay.to/389Gc7Y
Amy Roke Leather Clamp: https://ebay.to/2JBlcgm
Bone Folder: https://amzn.to/3mKmrrQ
Oblong Slot Punch: https://ebay.to/34WZICL
Vergez Blanchard English Point Punch (15mm): https://ebay.to/2TQcOLI
Tandy Heat Imprinting Machine: https://bit.ly/38cQ40S
Sanwa Wing Divider/Compass: https://ebay.to/2I1yJNl
Wuta Edge Creaser (Size 2.5): https://ebay.to/38bXstu
Crazy Cut Diamond Pricking Irons (2.7mm): https://ebay.to/3oYu8wk
Tandy Cutting Board: https://amzn.to/3oZzlnB (not exact model used)
Barry King Maul: https://ebay.to/2I3k5Fk
Lin Cable Waxed Linen Thread: https://ebay.to/2I4R6kT
Beeswax for Thread: https://ebay.to/2I4cZAB
John James Needles (Size 4): https://ebay.to/34XoCCs
Needle Case: https://ebay.to/3kYC8v2
Dream Factory Stitching Clamp: https://bit.ly/32aSxF6
Vergez Blanchard Saddlers Hammer (Size 4): https://ebay.to/32doA7H
Summit Electric Creasing Machine: https://bit.ly/3kT8qaJ
Summit Creasing Tips (F1.5 and Watch Strap Tip): https://bit.ly/3kT8qaJ
Sanding Block: https://ebay.to/32cOici
Edge Paint Roller: https://ebay.to/363P1gX
Vernis Edge Paint: https://bit.ly/2TTwyy6
Tandy Scratch Awl: https://amzn.to/2I1yamH
Sinabrooks Hole Punch: https://bit.ly/34XiyJV
Bergeon Quick Release Strap Punch: https://ebay.to/3jTjovr

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