There are several ways to make a collar base.  The possibilities are explored below. Ruler Pen possibly the following... Belt Dog collar Leather / faux Leather / fabric Ribbon Nylon/lycra fabric
Purchase a belt in the color of your choice.  (If you plan on using the buckle as a clasp (see "Clasp" tutorials) cut your collar so that the buckle is attached to one end when you fit it).
Purchase a dog collar in the color of your choice.
Purchase a small strip of leather, faux leather, or other fabric in the color of your choice.
Purchase a small wide ribbon in the  color of your choice.
Purchase fabric trim in the color of your choice.
Preferably nylon/lycra.	no picture yet, sorry
Step 1: wrap your collar base around your neck and mark on the good side of the material where the the two ends overlap. From that mark, measure about 2-3 extra, then cut off the extra material. Visit the "Clasps" tutorial for instructions on how to attach your collar in the back.