Oh wow now that's great to see that a paper cutter can actually cut thru that faux leather, I have a few of them, but just didn't think that it would have worked, I'm a bit surprised.
I tried this with the same glue and they were hard/ridged and they separated less than a day later, just sitting on a table. I switched to 1/4” red line tape and they are so soft and supple like leather should be. I am also able to put the sides together before clamping. I totally recommend the tape if you’re having trouble with supergluing.
Why not use heat and bond strips…I ordered some key fobs from a gal and the super glue was all over and some of the side were pulling apart I was not impressed and would thing the heat and bond tape would be a much better option 🤷🏻♀️
Hey Francy, I used the brush-on Gorilla Glue, it worked great and the brush was amazing easy to use. I have also used the gel type super glue, it also works great on leatherette. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I can pull my leatherette right out of the fob. I even had my husband so it to see if I wasn’t tightening it enough but thats not the issue. Should i glue the ends first? Or is the problem that i only use one layer of leatherette?
Good question, I guess I've never tried only one layer of leatherette. If you can pull the leatherette out, I would say that the teeth aren't grabbing it on the inside, so I would try a second layer. I don't pull on them with my whole strength or anything, but I have given them quite a tug and mine are secure. Hope this helps and let me know if you try two layers! ---Becky
Hey there! You are correct, the bee leatherette was part of a scrap pack a friend of mine passed on, leatherette wasn't her thing. Let me see if I can find out where she purchased it from. Hope this helps! ---Becky
I just recently tried the gorilla glue and it does not give the wristlet any bend. It also came apart after letting it dry for a day.. is there any other alternatives to mending them together?
Hey Taylor, it's Fiskars brand, I'll link one I found on Amazon below so you can see exactly which one it is. Hope this helps! ---Becky www.amazon.com/Fiskars-SureCut-Portable-Paper-Trimmer/dp/B000OMYB18/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=fiskars+paper+trimmer&qid=1621326566&sr=8-7
Forgive me if I missed it and ask a stupid question. I am wondering about the inside double layer of leatherette. Is it for looks or is the leatherette not strong enough for a single outside layer or another purpose for 2 layers?
Hey Andrea! Not a stupid question at all! The leatherette is very plain on the back side, so I like to make them double sided so they are prettier AND because it makes them sturdier. So you are right on both fronts! Hope this helps! ---Becky
HI, EXCELLENT TUTORIAL. I'm not sure where to look for Crafty Chameleon? Yours were so cute. Also, I was wondering if all Faux Leather can have the (dull side) be used for htv? Or, just slap 2 designs back to back and use the glue would be a better option? I would appreciate any help, thanks.
Hey Michelle, CraftChameleon.com is their website. You can absolutely use HTV for the dull side of your Leatherette, whatever you prefer. Hope this helps! ---Becky
@@DesignBundles front and back no vinyl or anything I've been learning how to make keychains so any input and what that glue is would be so helpful for me to know? Thanks
Hey Yuliana! I searched online and the low end seems to be around $6, which seems low in my opinion. I would feel out your local market and determine what will work best for you. Hope this helps! ---Becky
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Hola Vicente, el cierre de hardware se llama KeyFob Hardware Set de Amazon, publicaré un enlace a continuación para usted. ¡Espero que esto ayude! ---Becky www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YXPVQPX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hey Tiffany! The sheets are typically 8" x 10" and I can get typically 8 x 1" strips, but that all depends on the size of the hardware you purchase. Hope this helps! ---Becky
Great video, put this idea on my crafty to do list! Can we have a video of the faux leather being submitted as well as being made into a wrist strap? 👍
Hey Leigh! Thanks for stopping by and watching the video. I understand that this may cause some confusion, but key fob is being used in the crafting community in this way, not just for the electronic key fobs. This is not correct by the technical definition, but it is what it is. Hope to see you on future videos! ---Becky
