Zippers have always been a mystery for me. Don't get me wrong, I see them discussed in some very influential publications. However, I find it hard to grasp the concept of how they are resized, assembled and installed properly. Additionally, the advantages and disadvantages of zipper metals and materials would be interesting to know. What tools are required to make a custom zipper? Has anyone come across a good resource on this topic? Perhaps a good youtube video has covered it...or maybe it can be a topic that can be discussed in a leathercraft master class if the demand is there.
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Might find these references helpful re anatomy of a zipper:
https://doitbetteryourself.club/understanding-zipper-types-weights-sizes-and-parts/
https://www.ykkfastening.com/products/zipper/s_zipper.html
Not on topic, but my preference has always been for RiRi zippers, because of their quality and availability.
I wrote and posted a basic zipper tutorial using Riri zippers over on the Reddit Leather craft site. Ellen's book helped me figure out the correct way to fold the zipper end. I've used the CS Osbourne zipper pliers to crimp the top stops. The bottom stops are a little trickier depending on when your zipper needs to be complete.
I have a page in my book on how to shorten zips, as well as several projects with pictures
that cover installing them. You can find it at LeatherworkSchool.com