Leo1995

As of the time this post was made, a total of five members have applied for the trial cutting dies. Four packages have already been shipped. For the remaining one, I have yet to receive a response regarding the type of cutting die required, so production is temporarily on hold.

As of the time this post was made, a total of five members have applied for the trial cutting dies. Four packages have already been shipped. For the remaining one, I have yet to receive a response regarding the type of cutting die required, so production is temporarily on hold.

As of this posting, a total of 5 members have come to collect the cutting molds; Has been sent: 1 set Expected to be sent within 24 hours: 2 sets Expected to be sent within 72 hours: 2 sets

As of this posting, a total of 5 members have come to collect the cutting molds; Has been sent: 1 set Expected to be sent within 24 hours: 2 sets Expected to be sent within 72 hours: 2 sets

Thank you for your recommendation. I will try to understand this market. I also want to apply cutting dies in as many scenarios as possible.

Hello everyone, First of all, I sincerely apologize for any misunderstandings caused by this event. I am the organizer of this free trial activity, and the main purpose of this event is to promote my Etsy shop. Through this, I hope more people can learn about and test the quality of my cutting dies. As a new shop, I need sales and professional feedback to build credibility, and real reviews will help attract more customers. To achieve this, I launched this free trial campaign, hoping that users could provide honest feedback after testing the product. To ensure transparency, here is an update on the distribution of the trial cutting dies: As of March 19 (PST), I have sent free trial cutting dies to two Leatherworker members. The first set has already been shipped, and the tracking number has been provided. The second set is still in production and is expected to be shipped within the next 24 hours. Please note that the trial is not completely free—participants are required to pay $2.90 for shipping, which allows the order to be placed on my Etsy store. This ensures that the order is properly recorded, enabling trial users to leave feedback on the product later. If anyone has any questions or concerns, I am happy to answer them one by one. I also encourage the trial users to share their experiences. Thank you all for your attention and understanding! I will post every set of molds I give out here. A total of 20 sets of trial cutting molds will be distributed in this event. The event will end after all 20 sets are taken. Each person is limited to one set.

Hello everyone, First of all, I sincerely apologize for any misunderstandings caused by this event. I am the organizer of this free trial activity, and the main purpose of this event is to promote my Etsy shop. Through this, I hope more people can learn about and test the quality of my cutting dies. As a new shop, I need sales and professional feedback to build credibility, and real reviews will help attract more customers. To achieve this, I launched this free trial campaign, hoping that users could provide honest feedback after testing the product. To ensure transparency, here is an update on the distribution of the trial cutting dies: As of March 19 (PST), I have sent free trial cutting dies to two Leatherworker members. The first set has already been shipped, and the tracking number has been provided. The second set is still in production and is expected to be shipped within the next 24 hours. Please note that the trial is not completely free—participants are required to pay $2.90 for shipping, which allows the order to be placed on my Etsy store. This ensures that the order is properly recorded, enabling trial users to leave feedback on the product later. If anyone has any questions or concerns, I am happy to answer them one by one. I also encourage the trial users to share their experiences. Thank you all for your attention and understanding!

Welcome Leatherworker members to claim a die-cut sample 😊 I’m offering a keychain die-cut sample for you to try. Please visit my shop, choose the keychain die-cut style you like, and let me know via Etsy message. 🔗 Shop link (you can choose any style from the keychain category): https://www.etsy.com/shop/EncounterDesignStore Once you receive the die-cut, please test it out and share your feedback with me. I look forward to hearing from you! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime! Thank you! Leo

I'm glad you have the idea of custom cutting dies. If you need it, maybe I can help you. I have been making cutting dies for almost 10 years.

Indeed, many people prefer steel dies due to their high durability, making them suitable for mass production in factories. However, their precision is relatively lower. For handcrafted leather goods, wooden and acrylic dies are often more suitable as they offer greater flexibility, making them ideal for complex and customized designs. What tools do you mainly offer? Do your products include leather knives, hole punch tools, and leather carving tools? Also, do you sell cutting dies? If so, we might be able to explore ways to optimize the existing die designs. As you mentioned, stitching holes often become misaligned or fall off, which is indeed a common issue. This is especially true for round punch holes, as glue alone struggles to create a strong bond between the wood and the steel blade.

Thank you for your message! When customizing intricate curves and narrow areas, you might find that acrylic-based dies are a great option. Compared to wooden bases, acrylic offers higher hardness, making it more suitable for complex and curved designs. For high-precision patterns, acrylic dies provide better stability and cutting accuracy. Of course, besides wooden bases, acrylic bases, and fully welded metal dies, there is also a CNC-engraved solid steel die option. This type of die is particularly ideal for designs requiring extremely high precision and complexity. It is commonly used in medical devices or precision component cutting. The advantage of this method is its exceptional accuracy, but the downside is its higher cost, and it is not suitable for cutting very thick materials. If your project involves intricate and highly precise designs, you might consider CNC-engraved dies. While they are more expensive, they offer excellent precision and adaptability. If you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to reach out! I’d be happy to help.

Thank you for your detailed response! 😊 Our dies are designed to meet various cutting needs, whether custom or standard. Regarding stitching holes, testing their performance on different machines is definitely important. I currently have dies with stitching holes available, and since you're willing to test them, that's great! I'll include one with your trial die so you can test it As for die quality, our dies focus on strength, sharpness, and inner punching, which I also consider the most important factors. I’ve already sent you the link for the trial—your experience will be very valuable to me, and I look forward to your test results! Thank you for your support, and I look forward to your feedback! Wishing you smooth crafting! 🚀

Hi Dwight, I appreciate your insights! Keeping things simple and effective is definitely the way to go. About stitching holes—I’ve noticed that they can be really convenient for beginners or for quick projects, but for those who prefer a more refined look, like the saddle stitching style seen in high-end leatherwork (think Hermès-style), pre-made stitching holes might not be precise enough. Hand-punched holes tend to give a cleaner and more controlled stitch pattern. By the way, I’m sending out some free keychain cutting dies to get feedback from different leatherworkers. if you're interested, I’d be happy to send one your way! Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!

Hi everyone, I’m a cutting die supplier specializing in custom dies for leatherwork, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on using cutting dies in your projects. I want to understand what leatherworkers truly need and how I can improve my designs. Do you prefer pre-made dies, or do you usually get custom ones? What are the most important factors you consider in a good die? (Material, durability, compatibility with machines, etc.) Do you find dies with stitching holes useful, or do you prefer marking and punching them yourself? What die-cutting machine do you use most often? Clicker presses, roller machines like Sizzix, or something else? To get direct feedback, I’m considering sending out free keychain cutting dies to a few interested leatherworkers. You’d only need to cover $3 for shipping. Would this be something you’d be interested in? I’d appreciate any insights you have! Looking forward to your thoughts and experiences.