FINISHES FOR YOUR LEATHER CREATIONS: 15 DIFFERENT FINISHES!
To embellish your leather creation or finalize your sewing project (bag, wallet, belt, pouch...), choose from our 15 accessory finishes (rivets, snap fasteners, eyelets, bag chains...) and buckles (round rings, D-rings, rectangular loops, belt buckles...). Finishes for all your projects. Fall for our wide choice of finishes: antique silver, bronze, gunmetal, gold, brass, nickel-plated, and much more...
ANTIQUE SILVER |
BRONZE |
GUNMETAL |
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LIGHT GOLD |
LUXURY GOLD |
BRASS |
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ANTIQUE BRASS |
SATIN ANTIQUE BRASS* |
NICKEL-PLATED |
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SATIN NICKEL-PLATED* |
GLOSSY BLACK |
MATTE BLACK |
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ROSE GOLD |
ANTIQUE COPPER AND COPPER |
ANTIQUE NICKEL |
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*SATIN: brushed metal that offers better scratch resistance.
NICKEL-FREE
For several years, we have been committed to gradually replacing nickel-plated items with nickel-free items, as some people are allergic to nickel.
NOTE
The finish of leather accessories is done in batches. It is possible that from one series to another, the finish may be slightly different depending on the surface treatment bath. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the finish of all our items will be perfectly identical.
The materials of our accessories: buckles
Most of our metal accessories have a finish that will beautify them, prevent them from oxidizing, and give them durability over time.
The finish is generally achieved by an electrolytic deposition of a thin layer of metallic material that will give the correct color to your metal accessory.
| QUALITY | OXIDATION | WEIGHT | PRICE | USE | COMPOSITION | |
| STEEL | ** | +++ | ● | € | leather goods accessories |
iron + carbon |
| STAINLESS STEEL | *** | ● | €€€ | tarpaulin, boat, animal buckles |
iron + carbon + chromium | |
| ALUMINUM | ** | + white oxidation |
◌ | €€ | bag chains, eyelets |
alumina |
| COPPER | ** | + verdigris |
●● | €€€ | rivets | copper (native) |
| BRASS | **** | + verdigris |
●● | €€€ | high-end accessories, animal buckles |
copper + zinc |
| ZAMAK | ** | tarnished | ● | €€ | leather goods accessories |
zinc + aluminum + magnesium + copper |
For metal maintenance, there are cleaners like MIROR that eliminate tarnish and protect against re-oxidation.
FERROUS ALLOYS
STEEL: an alloy of iron and carbon. In contact with humid air, raw steel oxidizes easily (reddish rust).
STAINLESS STEEL: an alloy of iron and carbon with added chromium. Main characteristic: good corrosion resistance.
NON-FERROUS PURE METALS
ALUMINUM: a chemical element resulting from the transformation of alumina (extracted from bauxite). It is a lightweight but strong material. Aluminum is not very susceptible to oxidation; it can oxidize if untreated (white rust which makes it slightly duller).
COPPER: one of the rare metals that exists in its native state. It is a red or orange metal, often alloyed with tin (bronze) or with zinc (brass) to be strengthened. Copper and its alloys have very good corrosion resistance.
NON-FERROUS ALLOYS
BRASS: an alloy of zinc and copper. It is a dense (heavy) metal used for high-end items. When it corrodes, brass is covered with a layer of verdigris (only on the surface).
ZAMAK: an alloy of zinc, aluminum, magnesium, and copper. This metal is strong and has the advantage of being easily molded. ZAMAK accessories generally receive a finishing layer.
