Decorative hardware (rhinestones, studs, stars, spots etc.)- tips? experiences? favorite retailers?

[antoine p]

TFL- I'm looking to buy decorative hardware for a potential outerwear project. In the planning stages, so just want to gather general information about what's available and people's experiences... let's have this serve as a general thread- practical questions, general discussion, history, etc.

Any longstanding makers people trust? Anyone here have good or bad experience with particular retailers? Any fallen brands I should keep my eye out for on the resale market?

With the TFL musician and biker contingent, I'm thinking that perhaps some here have watched this culture and market change over the years- I would love to hear about your experiences. I'm curious about the history of custom decorative hardware jobs, what would have been accessible at different times and what was popular among various subcultures.

Share anything remotely relevant...

 

[Bahabp100]

TFL- I'm looking to buy decorative hardware for a potential outerwear project. In the planning stages, so just want to gather general information about what's available and people's experiences... let's have this serve as a general thread- practical questions, general discussion, history, etc.

Any longstanding makers people trust? Anyone here have good or bad experience with particular retailers? Any fallen brands I should keep my eye out for on the resale market?

With the TFL musician and biker contingent, I'm thinking that perhaps some here have watched this culture and market change over the years- I would love to hear about your experiences. I'm curious about the history of custom decorative hardware jobs, what would have been accessible at different times and what was popular among various subcultures.

Share anything remotely relevant...

I have a couple of side lace ornaments on a jacket and some wooden beads on the side laces of another . I have some great pins but I’ve never put them on leather , just denim https://www.ebay.com/itm/113714668860
https://www.ebay.com/itm/264687815876

 

[Dumpster Diver]

If it's a biker Jacket, I Like the vintage or classic style round brass studs. My thoughts are that this look originated from Horse tack in the pioneer days, and stuck with motorcycle "Iron horse" Riders perhaps? I could be mistaken, it could just be a thing from early Motorcycle Clubs trying to toughen up their leathers for wipe outs? If you look at some centennial antique horse leathers, sometimes you'll see nice custom hand made brass.

 

[Bahabp100]

Eagle Ornament and beads on my Schott 125 side laces. I use a black wire tie to keep it together

 

[AeroFan_07]

You might have some good luck from an old=school western-boot shop as they often have nice items such as what you are seeking. Or dip your toe into ebay and buy something like this to fetch all you can handle in one shot...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393095133525?hash=item5b864bb955:g:vlwAAOSw-uRf~y8l

This is a first for me - an eagle made all out of studs!!

 

[Monitor]

This is something I am curious about, too. In case those in the know missed the thread the first time around, any ideas?

 

[Yamahana]

Springfield Leather Co
https://www.springfieldleather.com/shop-now/hardware/upholstery-hardware/spots