Silver-decorated saddles have helped identify famous film stars from the Lone Ranger and Silver to Roy Rogers and Trigger. The application of spots can turn a pleasure saddle into a parade or show saddle for a fraction of the cost of a new saddle. Design, measurement and spot location are vital keys to a professional look when turning a plain saddle into a show saddle. The type and size of the spots will determine the type of set used to secure each spot to the design.
Things You'll Need
Round spot setter
Poly or rawhide mallet
1/4-inch round spots
Felt-tip pen
Ruler
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Instructions
1
A ruler and felt-tipped pen ensure equal placement of spots on the saddle for a professional finished look.
Measure the area of the saddle with the ruler where spots are to be attached and mark with a felt-tip pen to create equal spacing between each spot. This will ensure a uniform finished look when the project is completed.
2
Saddle spots can be plain or decortive.
Center the spot over the mark on the saddle.
3
Dots secured into leather enhance beauty of the piece.
Hammer the spot into place using the mallet, seating the spot into the leather. Repeat the spot placement according to the marked pattern.