Designing
Santa Richard’s computer designs are downloaded into a computer-driven hydro cutting machine.

Cutting
All buckle designs are precisely cut using the multi-axis hydro cutting method.

Backstock
Santa Richard works all year long to prepares lots of buckles and products for the Santa season.

Backstock
To prepare for a busy season, Santa Richard prepares  over 100 pieces, including brazing, so that he can have sufficient stock for the busy season.

Grinding
Many hours are required to bring a choice piece of brass up through the manufacturing process, including brazing and lots of grinding.

Polishing
This is a six step process with various grits of grinding and polishing to bring a drab piece of brass all the way up into a mirror shine fit for professional Santas.

Leather cutting
Santa Richard selects the finest quality of 9-10 heavy-duty black Latigo leather and cuts it to custom sizes for professional Santas.  These Santa belts are designed to last a lifetime.

Leather punching
12” of holes are punched into each belt.  Santa Richard takes the ‘cookie zone’ measurement and punches 6” of holes shorter, and 6” of holes longer than this so that Santa will have lots of holes to accommodate expansion or contraction of his shape.