Custom Buckles
STEP ONE- SEND ARTWORK: art@westernheritage.com
Anything you have is welcome: ideas, doodles, vector images. If you have an official logo you want, it is always preferred to have a vector file. This is anything that ends in AI, EPS, SVG, and sometimes PDF. Black and white artwork is also preferred. High resolutions of anything not vector is also the best. If you don't have your file in any of these formats, don't worry. We can help get things made for you. We try to help save you additional art costs and initial design time if we can get the appropriate files first.
STEP TWO - READ PRICES BELOW & WATCH HOW WE MAKE BUCKLES:
Once we see your artwork, we can let you know if 3D printing, sculpting, or additional art charges will be required. If applicable, we will quote those for you at this time.
CASTING VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/bxDfetbATdI
STEP THREE- MAKE ACCOUNT:
We need you to have an account with our online store so we can create a draft order on the backside of our system. We will then send you a screenshot of the totals for approval.
https://westernheritagestore.com/login.php?action=create_account
STEP FOUR- SIGN APPROVAL AND PAY:
We will send you a final design approval sheet that must be signed and returned to start the process. You'll need to call us at 800-303-5703 to make payment. We only require payment for the set-up fees. You will get a copy of the paid official order. Your buckle will be assigned an item number and placed in the appropriate section of our website, where you can order as needed online.
STEP TWO - READ PRICES BELOW & WATCH HOW WE MAKE BUCKLES:
Once we see your artwork, we can let you know if 3D printing, sculpting, or additional art charges will be required. If applicable, we will quote those for you at this time.
CASTING VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/bxDfetbATdI
STEP THREE- MAKE ACCOUNT:
We need you to have an account with our online store so we can create a draft order on the backside of our system. We will then send you a screenshot of the totals for approval.
https://westernheritagestore.com/login.php?action=create_account
STEP FOUR- SIGN APPROVAL AND PAY:
We will send you a final design approval sheet that must be signed and returned to start the process. You'll need to call us at 800-303-5703 to make payment. We only require payment for the set-up fees. You will get a copy of the paid official order. Your buckle will be assigned an item number and placed in the appropriate section of our website, where you can order as needed online.
We cannot start on any new buckles until mold fees are paid.
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CUSTOM BUCKLES PRICES: updated 2-4-25*
*Prices are subject to change due to metal being a traded commodity. Metal costs, investment (plaster for bronze casting), wax, gas, electricity, and shipping costs have all been raised and continue to rise. Please understand we are a small company with less than ten employees trying to keep the doors open, lights on, and machines in working order.
Please let us know RIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVE A NEED-BY DATE OR EVENT DATE. We can help create a reasonable timeline for getting your new design done. This process is LONG. Please understand not all need-by dates may be possible to reach. RUSH FEES MAY APPLY.
SET UP FEES, due up front:
•MOLD FEE: A one-time $320 charge that includes a free production sample in bronze. Silver alloy samples are available for an extra $28.00.
•ART FEE: $45/hour for art cleanup. Your first hour is free. Not all designs are perfect for casting. Modifications and suggestions will be made to help get the best product possible.
•SCULPTING $350 - 600 pending design; some designs could be more. Hand sculpted by a local artist to size. Not all designs require this.
•3D RENDERING AND PRINTING: $200 minimum. Additional costs pending design need to be quoted. Not all designs require this.
•SERIAL NUMBERING FEE: $55.00 one-time fee for sequential numbering. Optional.
Serial Numbering details:
There is no extra charge for standard sequential serial numbering per buckle. Requests for a number out of sequence have a $15 per buckle charge. NOT ALL NUMBERS ARE GOING TO BE AVAILABLE. EX: if you want #15, but the next open number for your buckle is 60, we will not renumber any number that has already been issued. That compromises the point of having serially numbered items. If you want #154 and the next number is 60, we can do that for you. We will note that #154 has been used and skip over it when we get to that point in the sequential numbering.
•CUSTOM BACKPLATE FEE: $50-80 one-time fee. This is great for blank backplates for engraving, custom text, and logos. It's optional. Specific engraving requests are an extra $15 per buckle. Buckles need to be molded with this backplate. If you'd like this, please request it when placing your initial order.
•CUSTOM BACKPLATE ENGRAVING: $15.00 per buckle. Limit 6 characters if using a standard serial number plate. Custom blank backplates can have more room and allow for more characters. It's optional
CUSTOM BUCKLES PRICES: updated 2-4-25*
*Prices are subject to change due to metal being a traded commodity. Metal costs, investment (plaster for bronze casting), wax, gas, electricity, and shipping costs have all been raised and continue to rise. Please understand we are a small company with less than ten employees trying to keep the doors open, lights on, and machines in working order.
Please let us know RIGHT AWAY IF YOU HAVE A NEED-BY DATE OR EVENT DATE. We can help create a reasonable timeline for getting your new design done. This process is LONG. Please understand not all need-by dates may be possible to reach. RUSH FEES MAY APPLY.
SET UP FEES, due up front:
•MOLD FEE: A one-time $320 charge that includes a free production sample in bronze. Silver alloy samples are available for an extra $28.00.
•ART FEE: $45/hour for art cleanup. Your first hour is free. Not all designs are perfect for casting. Modifications and suggestions will be made to help get the best product possible.
•SCULPTING $350 - 600 pending design; some designs could be more. Hand sculpted by a local artist to size. Not all designs require this.
•3D RENDERING AND PRINTING: $200 minimum. Additional costs pending design need to be quoted. Not all designs require this.
•SERIAL NUMBERING FEE: $55.00 one-time fee for sequential numbering. Optional.
Serial Numbering details:
There is no extra charge for standard sequential serial numbering per buckle. Requests for a number out of sequence have a $15 per buckle charge. NOT ALL NUMBERS ARE GOING TO BE AVAILABLE. EX: if you want #15, but the next open number for your buckle is 60, we will not renumber any number that has already been issued. That compromises the point of having serially numbered items. If you want #154 and the next number is 60, we can do that for you. We will note that #154 has been used and skip over it when we get to that point in the sequential numbering.
•CUSTOM BACKPLATE FEE: $50-80 one-time fee. This is great for blank backplates for engraving, custom text, and logos. It's optional. Specific engraving requests are an extra $15 per buckle. Buckles need to be molded with this backplate. If you'd like this, please request it when placing your initial order.
•CUSTOM BACKPLATE ENGRAVING: $15.00 per buckle. Limit 6 characters if using a standard serial number plate. Custom blank backplates can have more room and allow for more characters. It's optional
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ART APPROVAL:
Signed art approvals are required to begin the process. If you have paid for your order and the form has been sent to you 3 times, you have voided your option to change anything on the buckle without full payment on your part for the replacement mold.
MOLDING AND SAMPLE PRODUCTION TIME:
After the artwork is approved and the mold fees are paid, it is approximately 6-8 weeks for a sample to be made. Additional 3-5 weeks if there is custom sculpting on your buckle. Times can vary depending on the time of year. Once the sample is approved, we go into standard production times. Mold fees are for an individual item to be molded. We use 12" round production molds. The mold fee is for 1 item to be made within this 12" space. Discounts are offered if you want to have more than one item molded in the same mold. The mold is shared with other customers. WHC owns all molds. Molds are not sold to individuals as they are our production molds.
BUCKLE SIZE:
Buckles can be made in any size or shape. Prices below are for 3.5" or less. Oversized buckles (over 3.5" long) add $4.00 per buckle in bronze. Add $8.00 per buckle in silver alloy.
Signed art approvals are required to begin the process. If you have paid for your order and the form has been sent to you 3 times, you have voided your option to change anything on the buckle without full payment on your part for the replacement mold.
MOLDING AND SAMPLE PRODUCTION TIME:
After the artwork is approved and the mold fees are paid, it is approximately 6-8 weeks for a sample to be made. Additional 3-5 weeks if there is custom sculpting on your buckle. Times can vary depending on the time of year. Once the sample is approved, we go into standard production times. Mold fees are for an individual item to be molded. We use 12" round production molds. The mold fee is for 1 item to be made within this 12" space. Discounts are offered if you want to have more than one item molded in the same mold. The mold is shared with other customers. WHC owns all molds. Molds are not sold to individuals as they are our production molds.
BUCKLE SIZE:
Buckles can be made in any size or shape. Prices below are for 3.5" or less. Oversized buckles (over 3.5" long) add $4.00 per buckle in bronze. Add $8.00 per buckle in silver alloy.
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COST PER BUCKLE:
Solid Bronze
1-24qty $87.95 each
25-49qty $85.95 each
50-99qty $83.95 each
100+ qty $81.95 each
+ $4 per buckle for oversized
Production time 7-10 weeks
SOLID SILVER ALLOY
$115.95 each
+ $8 per buckle for oversized
Production time 7-10 weeks
SOLID STERLING SILVER **
Approx $764.00 standard size/ $820 oversized/ $920 XL
**Pending weight and current metal cost.
Production time 8-12 weeks
SOLID GOLD:
Every buckle is a different weight. Individual calculations will need to be made.
This model gives you the basic rundown. Gold price 2-4-25
7.9 oz total to cast x $2830.10 per oz = $22,357.79
Casting Fee $260
Finishing Fee $200
Shipping: $250 USPS fully bonded
Total: $23,067.79 per buckle.
Production time 12-15 weeks.
GOLD OR SILVER PLATED
$314.00 each for a Sterling Silverplate, $339 oversized.
$339 each for the Gold plate, $364 oversized
Production time 12-16 weeks
This price is for a solid bronze buckle plated with gold or silver.
9-30-2020 WHC IS NO LONGER ABLE TO DO 2 TONE BUCKLES.
**Pending weight and current metal cost.
Production time 8-12 weeks
SOLID GOLD:
Every buckle is a different weight. Individual calculations will need to be made.
This model gives you the basic rundown. Gold price 2-4-25
7.9 oz total to cast x $2830.10 per oz = $22,357.79
Casting Fee $260
Finishing Fee $200
Shipping: $250 USPS fully bonded
Total: $23,067.79 per buckle.
Production time 12-15 weeks.
GOLD OR SILVER PLATED
$314.00 each for a Sterling Silverplate, $339 oversized.
$339 each for the Gold plate, $364 oversized
Production time 12-16 weeks
This price is for a solid bronze buckle plated with gold or silver.
9-30-2020 WHC IS NO LONGER ABLE TO DO 2 TONE BUCKLES.
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BELT BUCKLE PASSCODES:
Buckles in the restricted section have the option of having a special passcode. BUCKLE PASSCODES are NOT the same as your login password. What you use to log into the system (to place orders) is not what you use to unlock the ability to order restricted buckles. Passcodes were made by the person who created and paid for the buckle. We understand that crew captains can change. If you need help resetting the passcode, email Nicole at nicole@westernheritage.comBELT BUCKLE LIFETIME GUARANTEE:
You have the finest buckle available! We are proud of our high-quality handcrafted buckles. MADE IN THE USA. Due to humidity variations, your buckle may tarnish. To restore it to its original high luster, lightly apply metal polish and buff it with a soft cloth. You may allow your buckle to oxidize naturally. If that is your choice, there is no need to polish it. We guarantee our workmanship against cracks and breaks in your casting. Please send your buckle to us, and we will make it right or replace it. EXCEPTIONS: plated buckles do not apply to the lifetime guarantee.
In the event your buckle needs repair:
We need to determine which part of the buckle is busted. If it's the boss or the hook, we need you to send it to us for full replacement. If it's just the bail, please call us at 800-303-5703, and we can mail you a new one.
If you need to send it to us for replacement, please know we will melt down your buckle and use that metal to cast you a brand-new belt buckle. We will translate any serial numbering or engraving onto the new buckle. There is no charge for this. You get it to us, and we'll take care of the rest. We only ask that you send it to us with a note INSIDE THE PACKAGE with your name, phone number, return address, and email if possible. This way, we can get it back to you. Repairs are a priority. Casting is not a fast process and can take 4-5 weeks.
WHC Attn: Repairs
337 E. 4th St.
Loveland, Co 80537
