How to Make a Tire Tread Belt
Search for used tires with a nice tread., Buy some belt buckles., Buy some bolts called Chicago screws to fix the buckles., Cut out the tread in the width of your belt buckle from the centre of the tyre., Make the amount of holes needed to fit...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Search for used tires with a nice tread.
Check out various bicycle repair and sales stores; look for tires with regular, even treads that are not too worn.
Tires that have a simple tread design (for example, not a bumpy tire) will slide through belt loops more easily. -
Step 2: Buy some belt buckles.
Look in belt stores, flea markets, or recycle an old belt that you presently own.
Find belt buckles of any type and shape and color that would fit your look. , These are sometimes called "sex bolts" and can be found at hardware stores, specialty paper stores (people use them to tie folios together), or a saddlery. , The edges will curve too much to be useful. , Cut from the inside side of the tire (closest to the fabric threads in the tire), as this will give a cleaner cut, as illustrated. , Ensure that the bolt is close to the buckle when you join the ends together, this will prevent the buckle from moving sideways.
Fold the end of the belt.
Cut a small square on the folded part of the belt.
Insert the buckle. , -
Step 3: Buy some bolts called Chicago screws to fix the buckles.
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Step 4: Cut out the tread in the width of your belt buckle from the centre of the tyre.
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Step 5: Make the amount of holes needed to fit comfortably around your waist using a leather hole puncher.
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Step 6: Add the buckle to the belt and fix it securely.
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Step 7: Put the belt on your trousers or skirt fit the belt to your size
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Step 8: and enjoy wearing it.
Detailed Guide
Check out various bicycle repair and sales stores; look for tires with regular, even treads that are not too worn.
Tires that have a simple tread design (for example, not a bumpy tire) will slide through belt loops more easily.
Look in belt stores, flea markets, or recycle an old belt that you presently own.
Find belt buckles of any type and shape and color that would fit your look. , These are sometimes called "sex bolts" and can be found at hardware stores, specialty paper stores (people use them to tie folios together), or a saddlery. , The edges will curve too much to be useful. , Cut from the inside side of the tire (closest to the fabric threads in the tire), as this will give a cleaner cut, as illustrated. , Ensure that the bolt is close to the buckle when you join the ends together, this will prevent the buckle from moving sideways.
Fold the end of the belt.
Cut a small square on the folded part of the belt.
Insert the buckle. ,
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