Antique Nickel Wide Leather Rivets Double Capped - 13 mm Head

Our Double Cap Rivets are the ideal choice for leatherworkers looking for a strong, attractive and corrosion-resistant fastening.

Designed with a finished cap on both sides, double cap rivets create a clean, professional appearance from every angle. They’re a popular choice for belts, bags, wallets, straps, dog collars and countless other leathercraft projects where both sides of the leather are visible.

Whether you’re a hobbyist, professional maker or small leather goods business, these leather rivets deliver dependable performance with a timeless finish.

Double cap rivets are suitable for a wide range of leatherworking applications, including:

• Leather belts
• Wallets
• Handbags and satchels
• Dog collars and leads
• Key fobs
• Watch straps
• Notebook covers
• Leather aprons
• Cases and organisers
• Decorative strap fixings

They are especially useful where stitching alone may not provide sufficient strength or where additional reinforcement is required.

Selecting the correct rivet is essential for achieving a secure, professional result. Our double cap rivets are available in a range of cap diameters and post lengths to suit different leather thicknesses.

When choosing a rivet, consider the combined thickness of the leather layers being joined. The post should be slightly longer than the total leather thickness (1.5 to 2 times) to allow the rivet to set correctly without becoming loose.

These rivets are designed to be installed using a compatible rivet setter and anvil, producing a neat, consistent finish with minimal effort.

For best results:

Select the appropriate size rivet: Choose the post length according to your leather thickness (1.5 to 2 times the leather stack thickness).

Punch a hole: Use a rotary punch or hole punch sized correctly for your rivet post. The hole diameter should match the post diameter or be slightly larger (0.5 mm) for a snug fit.

Position the rivet: Place the bottom rivet piece (post) up through your leather layers from the back.

Add the cap: Push the second cap down onto the protruding post.

Set on anvil: Rest the lower head on the concave base of your anvil.

Hammer secure: Place the concave end of your rivet setter over the cap and strike firmly with a mallet 2 to 3 times.

Extra Tips:

Use the right tool: Use a dedicated rivet setting tool.

Practice makes perfect: Test on an offcut before fitting to your finished project.

Correct installation ensures maximum holding strength and helps maintain the attractive double cap finish.