Note: We are phasing out some of our metal Spots/Studs.
Items that are sold out will not be restocked.


Miniature 1/8" and 3/32" studs (or spots) you can attach to tack items for decoration! Available in flat and domed styles, these can be added to saddles, breastcollars, harnesses and even strap goods like bridles.

Choose between star, and round flat-topped or domed styles, and with 4 short prongs, or two long prongs (star studs have 5 short prongs). Available in silver and gold color (except ST647g, which are bare brass).

Studs

To attach on top of leather, gently press the stud onto the leather where you want it so the prongs leave an indent in the leather. Use the tip of a hobby knife to cut a tiny slit where each prong should go. Then press the prongs through the slits. Bend the prongs over carefully with a tool such as a needle-nosed pliers. To avoid marring the top of the stud, place a little piece of scrap leather between the head of the stud and the pliers when crimping.

The tiny 3/32" size can be difficult to work with... tweezers are recommended to hold them for placement.

You can "nip off" the prongs and attach the studs with glue also (however, this is not as secure.) If you have trouble dealing with all 4 prongs, you can nip 2 of them off and just use two prongs to attach instead.

NOTES:
The 2-pronged studs are made of heavier metal, and are a little harder to trim/bend than the other styles.

The grid lines shown in the images are .05" apart, twenty squares to the inch.

Studs
All items sold in packs of 20, except where noted.
ST611s Silver flat-top 1/8 round studs
ST611s
1/8" Flat, Silver color, short 4-prong
plated brass

$1.80/2gm. (approx. 45-50)
ST624s Silver domed 1/8 round studs
ST624s
1/8" Domed, Silver color, short 4-prong
plated brass

Discontinued/Sold Out
ST613s Silver domed 3/32 round studs
ST613s
3/32" Domed, Silver color, short 4-prong
plated steel

$1.35/.5 gm (about 20)
ST647s Silver domed 2-prong 1/8 round studs
ST647s
1/8" Domed, Silver color, long 2-prong
plated brass

$1.35/pack of 20
ST635s Silver flat-top 2-prong 1/8 round studs
ST635s
1/8" Flat, Silver color, long 2-prong
steel

$1.35/pack of 20
Studs
All items sold in packs of 20, except where noted.
ST611g Gold flat-top 1/8 round studs
ST611g
1/8" Flat, Gold color, short 4-prong
plated brass

$1.80/2gm. (approx. 45-50)
ST624g Gold domed 1/8 round studs
ST624g
1/8" Domed, Gold color, short 4-prong
plated brass

Discontinued/Sold Out
ST613g Gold domed 3/32 round studs
ST613g
3/32" Domed, Gold color, short 4-prong
plated steel

$1.35/.5 gm (about 20)
ST647b Brass domed 2-prong 1/8 round studs
ST647b
1/8" Domed long 2-prong
raw brass

$1.35/pack of 20
ST688 Silver and Gold color 5-prong 1/8 Star studs
ST688s
1/8" Star, Silver color, short 5-prong
plated brass

Discontinued/Sold Out
ST688g
1/8" Star, Gold color, short 5-prong
plated brass

$1.35/pack of 10



Tips for Using Studs


Use the short-pronged studs as a decorative "crimp" on strap goods.
Shown on 1/16" lace.

Flat Topped Stud Crimp
Dome Topped Stud Crimp



Use the long-pronged studs as a decorative "slider"; useful for browbands, adjustable buckle straps, etc.
Shown on 3/32" lace.

Stud Slider Front
Stud Slider Back



Short-pronged studs can be used to decorate strap goods such as bridles, reins and more.
Shown on 3/32" lace.

Studs on Leather Strap




Mounting 4-prong studs on wider 1/8" lace may require different techniques. Two opposing prongs can be cut off and the stubs filed flush, or simply bent under.
The studs with two longer prongs fit 1/8" lace just fine.
On laces wider than 1/8", the studs should be attached by pushing the prongs through the leather.

Clips on the back of metal Studs

Sample below shows studs attached to 1/8" leather.

Studs on 1/8 leather




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