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METAL STUD SETTER TOOL

No more bent studs. No more guesswork.

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Metal stud setter tool  ·  $12  ·  In stock

PRODUCT DETAILS

WHAT IT DOES

Sets flat-back and prong-back metal studs cleanly into fabric, leather, and denim. No splitting. No bending.

WORKS WITH

All standard metal studs — round, pyramid, star, spike. Use with the DIY Punk Stud Kit for the full setup.

BUILD

Solid metal construction. Compact. Built to last. The punk stud setter that pros use on every project.

HOW TO SET A STUD IN 4 STEPS

The tool does the work. You do the placement.

01

MARK YOUR SPOTS

Lay out your jacket, bag, or belt flat. Use chalk or tape to mark placement before you commit.

02

PUSH THE STUD THROUGH

Push the prongs through the fabric from the front. Work on a hard surface. Don't force it.

03

USE THE TOOL

Place the stud setter tool over the prong ends on the back. Apply firm pressure. The prongs fold flat — clean, even, permanent.

04

DONE

Flip it over. Your stud is set. Repeat. No bent prongs, no split fabric, no regret.

DON'T HAVE STUDS YET?Grab the DIY Punk Stud Kit — $24. 150 mixed-shape studs included.

THE FULL SETUP

THE STUDS

DIY Punk Stud Kit

$24

150 mixed-shape metal studs. Round, pyramid, star, spike. Everything you need to customize a jacket, bag, or belt.

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Metal Stud Setter Tool

$12

Sets studs cleanly every time. Solid metal construction. The leather studding tool that separates clean results from bent prongs.

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The metal stud setter tool from Velvet Riot is the essential DIY punk tool for anyone serious about customization. Whether you're using a punk stud setter for the first time or upgrading from a bargain-bin tool that keeps bending your prongs, this is the stud setter tool that does the job right. Works as a leather studding tool, a stud setting tool jacket applicator, and a metal stud applicator for denim, canvas, and bag straps.

If you want to learn how to set metal studs the right way, the 4-step guide above covers everything. The core technique works across all materials — the tool handles the prong folding so you don't crack or bend them. This is the punk customization tool and studding jacket tool that pairs with the DIY Punk Stud Kit for the complete setup.

Read the full DIY punk customization guide for technique, material tips, and step-by-step stud setting. Browse all DIY studs & tools, punk accessories, and alt fashion guides. See all items in the Velvet Riot catalog.