mlapaglia Report post Posted August 28, 2011 I got a new poly board to do my hole punches and chisel work on. I was using a single diamond chisel to put some stitching holes in a triple layer of 6/7 veg tan. I had to flip it over, grain side down, to finish a hole that was stubborn. When I turned it back I had a pebble texture around the hole. I had failed to pay attention to the fact that the new poly board had a pebble finish. I used a modelling spoon to fix the sheath but it gave me an idea. I took a scrap of cased 6/7 and placed it grain side down on the board. I tapped the full length of the leather with my hammer and was treated to a very nice textured surface. I plan to use this for a Belt I am doing where the person wanted it textured and I didn't really want to use a stamp on the whole surface. It will sure be a lot faster. I'll sand the other side of the poly board for normal work but it was an interesting discovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 28, 2011 Interesting discovery and fantastic idea. You might expand on this a bit and make some 'stamps' for other things, or for when you need to maintain a border....maybe use a rolling pin for constant pressure over large areas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted August 28, 2011 I have also used fly wire a few times to remove plain look of leather! Tony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mlapaglia Report post Posted August 28, 2011 Interesting discovery and fantastic idea. You might expand on this a bit and make some 'stamps' for other things, or for when you need to maintain a border....maybe use a rolling pin for constant pressure over large areas? I tried the rolling pin and it was not as deep or as textured as using my poly hammer. It wasnt a problem to hammer it out. Even on a bigger piece. Good idea. Maybe someone with better upper arm strength could make the rolling pin work. I have also used fly wire a few times to remove plain look of leather! Tony. Tony, what is "fly wire"? I am not familiar with that term. Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alb Report post Posted August 28, 2011 that's really nice. thanks for sharing the pic. I got a new poly board to do my hole punches and chisel work on. I was using a single diamond chisel to put some stitching holes in a triple layer of 6/7 veg tan. I had to flip it over, grain side down, to finish a hole that was stubborn. When I turned it back I had a pebble texture around the hole. I had failed to pay attention to the fact that the new poly board had a pebble finish. I used a modelling spoon to fix the sheath but it gave me an idea. I took a scrap of cased 6/7 and placed it grain side down on the board. I tapped the full length of the leather with my hammer and was treated to a very nice textured surface. I plan to use this for a Belt I am doing where the person wanted it textured and I didn't really want to use a stamp on the whole surface. It will sure be a lot faster. I'll sand the other side of the poly board for normal work but it was an interesting discovery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyc1 Report post Posted August 28, 2011 (edited) I tried the rolling pin and it was not as deep or as textured as using my poly hammer. It wasnt a problem to hammer it out. Even on a bigger piece. Good idea. Maybe someone with better upper arm strength could make the rolling pin work. Tony, what is "fly wire"? I am not familiar with that term. Michael It is what screens are made from to stop insects coming in windows of your home. We call them Flywire screens! Edited August 28, 2011 by tonyc1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
