WHAT IS A CONCHO?
DEFINITION :
A concho is a decoration that you can add to your leather creations . Conchos are very popular in American culture: a Native American people are said to be at the origin of this accessory (their creation dates back to the 1870s). Etymologically, "concho" comes from the Spanish "concha" which means "shell": one of the first materials used for making the accessory.
There are several types of conchos: lace-on, rivet-on, and screw-on. Conchos are primarily available in an antiqued silver finish (for a more rock-inspired look), but other finishes are increasingly available: antiqued brass, old copper, nickel-plated, etc.
Discover, on our site, a choice of more than 150 conchos to personalize/customize your creations with the style of your choice: western, rock, steampunk, Celtic...
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VIDEO: HOW TO ATTACH A CONCHO?
LEATHERWORKING & CONCHOS
SOME EXAMPLES OF USE - CREATIONS BY OUR CLIENTS
Conchos can be applied to any type of creation: saddlery (western saddle, motorcycle, etc.), bags, belts, chaps, armor, etc.
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©REMIFLYS Vegetable tanned leather knife sheath |
©THE LEATHERS OF THE CLÉDOU Vegetable tanned leather bag |
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©FRED GESTIN - ARTKASE Case for card games |
©JEAN-PASCAL GUIHARD Spur straps for western riding |
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©lER DERVENN STEVE MONTAUBAN Leather quiver |
©LeAZher Leather smartphone pouch |
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONCHOS
RIVETING CONCHOS
Rivet conchos are attached using a rivet (usually supplied with the concho) that you must place with a striking handle (e.g. Seiwa)
Pay attention to the thickness of the leather, it will depend on the length of the concho rod (indicated on the product sheets). 
SCREW-ON CONCHOS
Screw-on conchos are simply attached with a screw, which must be tightened using a flat-head screwdriver.
Add some flair to your snap fasteners by adding a screw-on concho as a cap/head! This requires a screw-on concho snap fastener adapter. 
CUSTOMIZABLE SCREW-ON CONCHOS
With the "Personalized Concho - ref. 77091_00" accessory, let your creativity run wild by creating your own concho: bottle cap, coin, mosaic, etc. 
LACING CONCHOS
To apply a concho to lace, you need to make two slits in the leather and pass a leather strap/lace through it: to put on a jacket, suit, hat, etc. 
2 comments
Anonymous
Bonjour Laurent,
Merci pour votre commentaire ! Il y a diverses façons de travailler le cuir.
Si vous le souhaitez, nous proposons des formations dans nos locaux :
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Mais aussi une formation en ligne en partenariat avec l’atelier GRINDA : https://www.decocuir.com/pages/ecole-du-cuir-atelier-grinda-formations
Bonne journée,
L’équipe Deco Cuir
Laurent LILLIU
Je découvre le travail du cuire en commençant par la fabrication d’une ceinture western (motards et danseurs country) pour ma femme et une pour moi mes je trouve au fur et mesure que je regarde des vidéo qu’il y a tellement de technique passionnantes quand on aime travailler avec ses mains.