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hello, i have some cheap chrome tanned leather that i would like to turn into some leather moneybags but i would like to buy a money sign stamp and stamp and emboss the leather on the front of the bag so i searched on youtube and found this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NeNF0oWncY&t=78s and he says that you want "vegetable tanned leather" but i know that the leather i have is cheap garbage chrome tanned leather but ye doesn't say what i should do in that situation just wanted to ask here if i can successfully stamp cheap chrome tanned leather and what the best way to do that is, thank you
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I have 200 Tandy craftools that I would like to sell as bulk. What is a suggested price anyone have an idea.
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Personalized leather goods have become increasingly popular as thoughtful gifts and stylish accessories. One of the most elegant and eye-catching ways to customize leather is with foil monograms. Whether you're crafting handmade leather wallets or offering a luxury branding service, this guide will show you how to personalize leather goods using foil stamping to create professional and lasting impressions. What Is Foil Monogramming? Foil monogramming is a method of imprinting letters or designs onto leather using heat and metallic foil. This technique gives leather items a premium finish, with gold, silver, or colored foil catching the light and adding visual app…
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Hello all-hopefully the title above explains the jist of it, I am looking for help in finding the best hand-held alphabet stamping tool and set for customizing goods at craft shows. Ideally it would be a self-enclosed system where you load the letters in and simply pound once (vs the classic sets where you are placing and pounding each individual letter) Any help and/or recommendations would be stellar!
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brass letters stamp How to Choose the Right Font and Size for Brass Letters in Foil Stamping
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Brass letters are at the heart of hot foil stamping. But how do you choose the right font and size for your project? Whether you're stamping on leather, paper, or packaging, the right typography makes all the difference. In this guide, we’ll walk you through key considerations to help you choose the perfect brass type for your needs. 1. Why Font and Size Matter in Foil Stamping Choosing the right brass font and size isn’t just about style — it affects legibility, impression quality, and your brand image. Since foil stamping involves high heat and pressure, fonts that are too thin, intricate, or small may appear faint or blurred. Conversely, fonts that are t…
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Hot foil stamping machines are widely used to enhance the texture and visual appeal of products in industries such as leather goods, packaging, paper, and plastics. However, many users—especially beginners—encounter various technical or operational issues. This article provides a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and actionable solutions to help you get the best results from your foil stamping machine. Issue 1: The Stamped Pattern is Blurry or Incomplete Possible Causes Temperature or pressure is too low Stamping time is too short Poor quality die or foil Solutions Adjust the tempe…
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I know this has been asked thousands of times, but bear with me. I recently bought a very large undyed unfinished double butt piece of leather from Tandy. I usually work with pre-dyed, prefinished leathers, but I figured I’d take a risk and learn how to die and finish leather myself. However, an unexpected issue that has risen is that before I can even get to finishing/dying, mildew/mold begins to form on the belt on both sides, very soon after I finish stamping a design(I’m talking under an hour). What on earth do I do to make sure this doesn’t happen? This also happened with the same leather when I attempted to wet form leather around an AirPods case and when I clamped …
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I had a stamp that I was having a hard time identifying. Originally, I thought it was an R244 ... but it is a B244. A round, smooth-faced beveling tool. I'm having trouble understanding why I couldn't just use a regular (rectangular-ish) bevel. To save someone having to look the tool up, here's a link: https://proleathercarvers.com/products/smooth-round-beveler-set
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Even if this has been posted before, it probably ought to be posted again: I recently moved, but when my stuff arrived, my granite block had somehow "disappeared". So I went to a local granite / marble countertop shop, told the guy my problem, and he even helped me dig through his scrap pile. Wound up with a lovely 26" x 18" x 1 3/8" perfectly flat polished granite tooling surface ABSOLUTELY at no charge. The guy even helped me put it in the back of my truck. While there, I picked up a couple of smaller pieces for use in tight spaces and so forth. Even if you think your local shops might cooperate, it's worth a try to find out - no?
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I was just wondering what weight of poly maul everyone is using to stamp with? I have the Tandy rawhide mallet but I think especially for basketstamping I would like something heavier. I usually have to hit the stamp more than once even with the leather cased well. Thank you, Todd
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