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    Custom belt buckles?

    Does anyone know anyone who makes custom design kilt belt buckles? Where or who should I ask about custom designs? I really want a buckle nobody else has
    "Pay no attention to what the critics say; no statue has ever been put up to a critic." -Jean Sibelius

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    try pm'ing hank... he had the XMARKS Kilt pin made up... they may be able to make buckles for you as well!

    One note... there will probably be a minimum order, so get ready to shell out some major cash.
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    It may be a bit of a long shot,but you could look for a local blacksmith to make some hand forged ones.I just finished a few sets for my future kilts and it's not very difficult.
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    I did talk to a silversmith/jeweler once about doing one for me several years ago. The price is what prohibited me from following through.
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    What about getting a plain buckle and either engraving it or fixing a badge of significance to you onto the buckle?

    Do you have any themes or designs in mind?
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    Plan A would be to learn a bit of soapstone carving and casting. The belt loop and the hook are set in the molten mix.

    Plan B would be to find some welder friends, TIG is probably best, and see what you come up with.

    What did you have in mind?

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    Im going to share one of the biggest secrets on the net...Google it bro'!!!!!! Seriously, I have a buddy who knows about a guy in the UK who makes custom kilt buckles. Ill get back to you on this monday morning.
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    Thanks! I was thinking about buckle with St Michael slaying the dragon. And another was one with reindeers... Maybe I should put up a company of my own... Maybe I think about it...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ackwell
    Thanks! I was thinking about buckle with St Michael slaying the dragon. And another was one with reindeers... Maybe I should put up a company of my own... Maybe I think about it...
    excellent choice, just remember to tuck in the pointy bits.


    wait...Michael the Archangel never fought reindeers, must be an apocryphal book.

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    What a great idea! St Michael slaying a reindeer! Local reindeer farmers would love that! ...If any of them would ever wear a kilt...
    "Pay no attention to what the critics say; no statue has ever been put up to a critic." -Jean Sibelius

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