Stamping
Geometric tools, basketweave, 3D stamps and alphabet and number sets. Learn to make patterns to suit your style.
527 topics in this forum
-
- 1 follower
- 8 replies
- 13.9k views
First of three little tutorials on how I lay out basket stamping. This first one is using a template to establish the angle. To make a template, I take a piece of firm scrap and lay out a base line. I stamp one row, then a row above leaving off one impression until I have a triangle. I marked the outline on the scrap of how I cut that triangle. Depending on your stamp and your personal amount of overlap, that exact angle can be different even with the same stamp. Next I took some rectangular scrap, cut in a border line and lightly beveled the inside cut. I took my template, layed the flat side on the cut line, and scribed the angle line in. Next step was stamping alt…
Last reply by bruce johnson, -
-
-
- 2 followers
- 27 replies
- 28.9k views
Here is another way I lay out angled baskets. Actually this is the way I do most of them now, especially for strap work. It involves no templates, and the angles may be just a bit different for the same stamp than my template method. First off, I make a light horizontal impression to establish a stamp width mark in the corner. I exxagerated the impression a bit for illustration purposes. I set one leg on this mark, and the other end of the same leg on the base line. This is my first impression. I then use that angle, setting the next impression against the base line and lining up the leg with the previous impression. I stamp an entire horizontal row. I then line up th…
Last reply by OLDNSLOW, -
- 1 follower
- 21 replies
- 18.4k views
I do a lot of this type border around inlays or to break up a large area of basket stamoping on round things like rope bags and rope cans. I put in the border I use on a lot of these too. I scribe my borders inside and out, and then stamp in the rope stamp impressions. I normally start on the outside for wider borders or tighter arcs. I think these cans have a 15" circle or so. I used that pattern to make this arc. I line up the first row of impressions with the legs just barely overlapping, They will overlap more as we work in. If you start on the inside of the arc, Murphy's law says your impressions will be too wide and not meet when you get to the outer row. Mu…
Last reply by ryankim3612, -
- 4 followers
- 10 replies
- 5.7k views
I'm starting to be interested in doing some stamping. I briefly looked at the stamps when I was in the Tandy store the other day and there must be 200 different stamps available just from Tandy. Unlike most new leather crafters, I'm not independently wealthy. But as I look at the various videos on stamping, there seems to be a handful of stamps that a lot of people are using for the majority of their stamping, a beveler, a veiner, a camouflage tool and a pear shader. What do you feel are must have stamps that every leatherworker should have in their tool roll? Could be that
Last reply by Sheilajeanne, -
- 0 replies
- 2.2k views
I go to Springfield leather more than I need to but I'm always on the lookout for tools/stamps. I see basketweave tools all the time and don't trust that they are consistent. Take a piece of your child's PLAYDOUGH with you. . Flatten it out like a pancake and press the tools into it lightly. Not only can you see what it is going to look like later but it's a great way to practice basketweave patterns on your final project. Don't waste leather practicing if you don't have to! Playdough doesn't stick to the tools so Kevin won't get mad at you either. Also- I have 7 flower center tools. I numbered each one on the shaft and stamped each one on a 1/4" belt strip wit…
Last reply by pete, -
- 9 replies
- 3.8k views
Does anyone know where I can find a "&" symbol stamp? Or how to stamp this symbol? Thanks!
Last reply by Rue, -
- 1 follower
- 14 replies
- 2.8k views
I bought a basket stamp about 3 months ago so I thought it was time I gave it a try. I’m not sure stamping is for me but I’m pretty pleased with my first attempt.
Last reply by Lakejumper, -
- 1 follower
- 11 replies
- 3.2k views
1st, how hard should you hit the stamp to leave a good impression. I've had to really wack it a few times to get a good impression. 2nd, I noticed that the end of the stamp that the hammer makes contact with mushrooms a little. the stamps are from ebay. should I be buying stuff from a reputable leathercraft store? Thanks
Last reply by Ed in Tx, -
- 5 replies
- 3.1k views
I've been practicing using the 2D and 3D stamps. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong, but the stamps are moving on me when I strike them with the mallet. I'm using the heavy handle and piece of marble.
Last reply by wvcraftsman, -
- 3 replies
- 2k views
While trying to make an accurate list of 2D and 3D stamps for my own inventory purposes, I found the link to a partial spreadsheet on the forums here. I have been scouring the net for over a month to compile a list, that I am sure is still lacking, and not wholly accurate, but I figured I should share. The resultant PDF (Including pictures of the stamps I could find) is around 3.4mb and too big to post here, at least by me. If someone else has permissions to upload a file of that size they are welcome to, otherwise I have uploaded it where it should be easily downloadable. HTTP://www.gunliness.com/2D_3D_Stamps.pdf Enjoy, Eric
Last reply by Jimmy McLaughlin,
