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Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:17:53 AM   
shykitty1


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Status: offline 		Can anyone please help me figure out how to measure for a collar and ankle and wrist?  Is it just the length of your neck and such or do you add any difference to it.
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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:25:55 AM   
akisha


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Status: offline 		take a seamstress measuring tape and measure widest part of each body part.

For a collar for myself we buy the ones that fit 13"-15". because sometimes your neck swells in heat or if you are not feeling well etc. same with ankles and wrist.

For a posture collar you might want to measure top of neck and bottom so it can be fitted properly.

Easiest thing is take said sub/slave to the person or store custom making the equipment and have them do the measuring.

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:29:08 AM   
DiurnalVampire


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Status: offline 		It depends on what sort of collar, bracelet and  anklet you are looking into. Measuring for something thick and ridgid is going to be different than measuring for something thin and flexible. For Fox's collars, we used his shirt-collar measurements as a guide and then added an inch to allow it to move around when he wears it all the time. Depending on how often, long term and the materials you use, you will have differnet needs for spacing and such

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:31:14 AM   
shykitty1


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Status: offline 		Ugh, i dont know which type of collar..sigh lmao.  but i guess i can just do my neck measurements and add a inch..you think that will work for now?

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:35:08 AM   
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Status: offline 		If it is a chain, hemp or other thin collar, yes. thicker and you might need to change that. His collar he wears is an 18", he wears a 17 dress shirt. It fits well, if a tad snug. The play leather collar we have is a 18-20, and it fits well too. So, depending on where you are getting it, you might want to try it on or take it home and try it and return it if it doesnt fit properly.

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:35:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		Nother trick is go to the store and try different things on in different materials. my rigid heavy leather collar is a 14 - 16" adjustment. my suede is 13 - 15"

my neck mesurement is 14"  normally

DV is very right in regards to the difference in material making a difference. Which is why I'd suggest going to the maker and trying different things on.

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:41:12 AM   
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Status: offline 		BTW the width of a collar somehow makes a difference. Just something we have found as vendors. So if you know the width you want we suggest making a posterboard mock up of the width you want. Then mark the point where they overlap, lay them out flat again and measure the paper between the marks. (also works when you don't have a sewing type tape.)

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 10:56:38 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thank you all.  And btw Archer , i have seen your work, and if i was still living in GA id be getting my stuff from you all.  lol actually think i have gotten some of your stuff in the past if i remember correctly, but that was awhile ago.

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 11:37:00 AM   
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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 1:35:26 PM   
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Status: offline 		We always just go to Petsmart and try a few....

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 3:25:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		Also TRY one on for a while, It may measure right but in reality especially a neck collar the size may have to be modified depending on the anatomy.

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RE: Collaring Measurements - 4/22/2008 3:31:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		If you're going to be investing in a really nice collar I suggest you wear an assortment of different types beforehand. Little things, like I have a gold choker and when I turn my head (while driving and changing lanes) I've found it tends to choke me a bit.If you're going to sleep in it then again wear different styles to see how they feel. You can use a grosgrain ribbon or thick yarn to try. Also places like craft stores usually have plain metal chokers to decorate, they are very lightweight, cheap and easily sized. You can also add heavy beads and the like to change the weight. I made a mistake in getting one smaller than I should have but luckily I chose a style of solid metal linked with a chain in back to lengthen it a bit. I should have gone up a full inch in the solid bit for true comfort.

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