Materials: Long thin piece of leather (most leather stores have these pre-cut out of scraps), 2 key rings, metal hole punch & hammer (or tool like a crop-a-dile), screw posts.
Cut leather piece to length you like, I cut mine to about 32 inches. Fold one end of leather up, keeping room for the ring to go in, and with your hammer and metal punch make a hole through both layers of leather. Slip ring into where you folded the leather up and secure with screw posts. Repeat on other end. Optional: Decorate with paint pen or even tie embroidery floss around strap. The possibilities are endless.
This is such an easy project to customize to your own liking. I have been using my strap for about four months now and it has held up through lots of summer traveling. I think camera straps are something you want to be strong and durable since it is carrying a load of (pricey) equipment- so with this strap I have found it stands the test of time!
This black and white strap is the only strap for sale right now in my etsy shop, so head on over to snatch it up for yourself...or for a friend!
I love this DIY! I've been looking for a replacement for my stock camera trap. Its too thick, too short, gets stuck in my nest of hair... generally annoying! I may go one step further with my thrifty-ness and use a purse strap!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great DIY! Absolutely love this idea :)
ReplyDeletexo TJ
this is a great diy! i would love to change up my camera straps for something like this!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea, not sure why I have never thought of using leather as a camera strap!
ReplyDeletewow, this is so useful! and pretty too :)
ReplyDeleteChantilly
this diy is great! love how simple & awesome it is!
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