What is the best way of attaching a strap to a powder horn?
This can be a little difficult to answer as there is no “one way” to attach a strap to a horn. I have seen many different methods of attachments, so I believe it is up to the wearer do decide what works best for them. One way is simply to use long braided fringes of a strap to tie to the horn. This method can be used for awhile and easily be changed later if desired. Many times leather attachments may be sewn to the strap itself, either at the end of the strap leaving no fringe, or a few inches above the end of the strap leaving the fringe long and hanging. The leather may be cut into various shapes (weeping heart, diamond, circular, oval or oblong) and left with a long leather tab or tail hanging down. This may be looped and sewn around the horn, or cut through the center leaving 2 tails to tie to the horn itself. For a few pictures see my leather attachments page. Please note that I do not do the leather sewing (not enough time in the day!) but there are contact links you may follow
