# DIY Budget Belt fobs (pic heavy) **URL:** \ **Category:** Tutorials & Guides\ **Created:** [October 5, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064 "2013-10-05T16:46:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2014, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/21 "2014-09-15T18:15:13Z")
> [@Cyberkorr](#): > > Alan, I just completed my first set of Fobs using your tutorial. It was easy, fun, and they come out great!!! > > Excellent alternative to the leather fobs!!! > > I agree that this thread should be a sticky. Your instructions are very clear and and very easy! Thank you for this tutorial Alan!! You’re very welcome! 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Havoc0213](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/57b2e6/32.png) [@Havoc0213](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Havoc0213)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2014, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/22 "2014-09-20T17:10:35Z")
Just made four of these and they’re awesome! Thanks for the tutorial! ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/23 "2014-09-21T13:28:03Z")
> [@Havoc0213](#): > > Just made four of these and their awesome! Thanks for the tutorial! Awesome! Glad to help! ---
**Author:** ![Peterson](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/db5fbb/32.png) [@Peterson](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Peterson)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2014, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/24 "2014-09-21T23:07:12Z")
I came across some possible alternatives for those that aren’t near a craft store or Walmart: ![New-nylon-dog-collar-C42-with-ID-plate-big](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/8/2/822cf69df1ed84e606f98913ab3d2279d0e94236.jpeg) For a GBII style fob - remove the buckle and sew, plus leftover material for at least one more. [http://precioustails.com/images/thumbnails/double\_layer\_lead\_\_28955.jpg](http://precioustails.com/images/thumbnails/double_layer_lead__28955.jpg) Comes with a clip, albeit not screen-accurate. Use it or add your own - I found the leash and collar at Fred’s along with one snap clip they had in stock. I didn’t notice any there, but I bet they could be had in white (for GBII) as well…! At least basic black should be able to be found most anywhere I would think (grocery store, etc). I’d mentioned in another thread about using one of the rifle slings I’d bought in bulk to try this with, for a fob to connect the [leg hose](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/uniform/yellow-hose). Turns out my memory was fuzzy, they were an OD green fabric rather than black nylon. Not sure the composition, but it would NOT take Rit dye very well at all. Also, I had to sew the keyring in as the material was too thick to get a snap to attach through two layers of it. I used a bit of regular black spray paint, which at first looked good. But most of it came off on my hands the next day when I was attaching the snaps! I guess dedicated FABRIC spray paint is a must for such projects. Anyhow, here’s what my “experimental” fob came out like: ![image](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/3/e/3e8b106522f47fa9612c09f2ffd4b917f8d4f1d9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2014, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/25 "2014-09-22T01:23:22Z")
This probably would have been better as it’s own thread. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![toby88](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/toby88/32/186941_2.png) [@toby88](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/toby88)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2014, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/26 "2014-09-22T01:34:44Z")
I pretty much made mine the same way except I used leather that was pre cut to be used as wrist bands. I bought them at Michaels, I think they’re called craft leather wristbands. Thanks for sharing! ---
**Author:** ![Guitarman](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/d9b06d/32.png) [@Guitarman](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Guitarman)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/27 "2014-10-04T23:52:57Z")
Just completed my first set. It was fun and easy! 🙂 Think I’ll do another set in the near future. ---
**Author:** ![da\_rambler20](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@da\_rambler20](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/da_rambler20)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2014, 11:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/28 "2014-10-04T23:56:33Z")
I’m putting together a set for my two boys Halloween costumes. ---
**Author:** ![Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/alan_hawkins/32/4015_2.png) [@Alan\_Hawkins](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Alan_Hawkins)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/29 "2015-08-07T18:30:57Z")
Bump for new busters looking to get ready for Halloween… ---
**Author:** ![wkbarkov](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/eb8c5e/32.png) [@wkbarkov](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/wkbarkov)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/30 "2015-08-07T20:06:46Z")
These are sweet I will definitely be using to complete my uniform! Thanks for bumping it ---
**Author:** ![Pieman007](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/85f322/32.png) [@Pieman007](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Pieman007)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2016, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/31 "2016-10-09T20:51:21Z")
I just followed this tutorial and it works brilliantly. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Reppert7](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/9fc348/32.png) [@Reppert7](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Reppert7)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/32 "2017-08-27T16:44:44Z")
Very nice!! ---
**Author:** ![cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/cpu64/32/104792_2.png) [@cpu64](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/cpu64)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064/33 "2017-08-30T03:04:35Z")
I second the idea of making the hole with a hot nail or old soldering iron. It keeps the hole from fraying and the button popping out. I had to redo my Alice straps because the buttons were about to fall off from the fraying strap. [Previous page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/diy-budget-belt-fobs-pic-heavy/28064.md?page=1)