Belt Buckle Ideas

For some people, belt buckles are those metallic things that you stick your belt through. For others, they are a world full of character. If you are in the latter group, then you may be wondering about some new buckle ideas that you haven’t thought of. If you are in the former group, open your mind and be inspired, belt buckles serve all sorts of purposes and can take on a range of personalities. Inola Castings can help you make…

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Cowboy Buckle History

Before the 1920s, cowboys didn’t actually wear belt buckles. Many cowboys didn’t even wear belts and today, some still don’t. Most cowboys by the late 1800s actually wore suspenders. Suspenders did the simple job of keeping the pants up just fine, and were very functional for the work of a ranch lifestyle – riding, roping, saddling, tending to and caring for animals, building, and any other tasks of ranch management. In fact, the entire attire of the cowboy in the…

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Belt Buckles and Much, Much More

Inola Castings’ expertise in pewter and zinc mold casting can help you define any metal product you want. Their most popular specialty is belt buckles. Inola Castings can help make your own belt buckle, of any shape, style, or design. Whether you need hardy and rugged mens belt buckles, small or large belt buckles or want to adorn your waist with the style of cowboy belt buckles, Inola Castings has what you need. In addition to belt buckles, here are…

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Big is the New Big with Supersize Belt Buckles

Working in metal castings, you eventually get asked to make just about everything from custom pins and belt buckles to fantasy swords and collectibles and… in this case, something that blurs the line between belt buckle and novelty item. Is it a plate? Is it a shield? Nope, it’s a belt buckle that puts some of the loudest and proudest Texans to shame.

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Personalized Custom Belt Buckles Make a Great Gift for Friends and Family (and Yourself)

When it comes to Christmastime and birthdays, you basically have two choices for getting people a gift: make one or buy one. Well, a custom belt buckle offers the best of both worlds.  Sometimes, a handmade gift, if it’s not really spectacular, can look a little cheap. A store-bought gift, on the other hand, can feel a little impersonal. Custom belt buckles offer the personal touch of a handmade gift with the permanence of having your personalized design cast into…

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Bling Bling Buckles Can Complete Any Look

Bling bling, baby! Whether you’re a hip-hop head, a fashionista, rollin’ on twenties or just need a little shine for your outfit, a little bit of bling goes a long way. These days, you can’t hit the club without seeing a little sparkle in every outfit. One of the most popular ways for guys who aren’t into jewelry and girls who need a little something extra to add some shine to their get-up is with a fully stacked, pimped out…

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Marketing for Top Entertainers: Ditch Those Cheap T-Shirts for a Bold Custom Belt Buckle

T-shirts are so 20th Century. These days, entertainers are looking for new merchandising opportunities. Ever since the marketing blitzes that took place in the seventies, eighties and nineties with properties like Star Wars, K.I.S.S. and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, these days you don’t just put your brand on a t-shirt and call it a day. These days, you can put your brand on a t-shirt, on a coffee mug, on a toothbrush, on bumper stickers, you license out action…

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