Studio-N
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hello my wallet making peeps. I'm thinking of offering embossed wallet backs (some examples shown but would be UNpunched). of course unless you're working from a kit, everyone does theirs a little different in size. So this is kind of a poll. What would be a good size to make the wallet back? Or would it be better to just make it oversized so it can be trimmed to fit? This is generally 3/4 oz leather but that is easy to change. Any help or suggestions is appreciated. cheers!As a reference, these are kit backs and are 3 1/2 by 9 1/4. Once I lock down the size I'll have a clicker die made for it.
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Where does Tandy’s leather come from?
Studio-N replied to rivetandchain's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Full disclosure - Ron and his wife were great people and were good to work for. It was a very human company then. When they retired and left the Thompsons in charge, it became the 'evil empire' after that and they never gave a rats azz about people; only money. in fact they had about an 80% turnover under that model. -
Where does Tandy’s leather come from?
Studio-N replied to rivetandchain's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
the evil empire only buys what it can find as cheap as possible (and mark up as much as it can). I remember being at a managers meeting where Ron Morgan (co-founder and president at the time) stood up and declared in response to the mgr's complaints - "We sell CRAP. Just sell it". and that was that. -
I don't know who you've been checking with but any real machine shop can do that. Downside is it will be pricey for a one-off.
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I like the look of that detail blade. Terry Knip. made a replacement blade for my plough guage and I love it. have fun.
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look for 'letterpress' stamps on eBay. lots of designs to choose from.
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from evilBay: round clicker dies
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sending a PM
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this should balance out my last stamp posting. RIP John Lennon
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Ok, so I'm digging the enveloped letters. Here is another one. I may have found a new style to concentrate on. It's 7 1.2" long by 2 1/2 tall.
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thank you. I'm kinda digging this type of enveloped letters. I've got a second in the works and will be looking at some other themes. suggestions welcomed. Cheers!
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just testing the waters with this one. 2 1/2" by 7.5" wallet back stamp.
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thank you
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meet The Similar. first attempt at a 3D skull with flag, Similar to the Punisher with flag I posted before. This has teeth which are difficult in the 1/8" total thickness I have for embossing everything else. I'll work on them if I get a chance. Overall height was 3". so much for tonight's folly. cheers!
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the makerspace I belong to in DFW just got a commercial vacuum former. Although most people are interested in using it with 3d printing moldss, Mine is in leathework. here is a test I ran where I vacuum formed a wrench to the leather. Obviously there will be a lot of interest in forming knife sheathes and holsters. I'm looking forward to figuring out more things that it can be used with.
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I made it. It's on 1/2" delrin plate for a press. It is $20 plus ship.
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2" on flat plate for press.
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there is also www.maker-stamps.com
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Fabreze does wonders in the meantime.
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Sheep wool alternative for Neat Lac/Wyosheen
Studio-N replied to SmashySkins's topic in How Do I Do That?
I use the preval sprayers to apply neatlac with good success. -
Tanner's Bond Contact Cement - why isn't it working?
Studio-N replied to teresamwong's topic in Sewing Leather
you didn't say, but make sure you're applying the glue to both surfaces not just one. -
I think using an antique gel letting the black pigment fall into the recesses would highlight it pretty well.
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hello. this was done on a HAAS vertical mill. 15 HP of power!
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thanks. the main figure is 2 3/4" tall and about 3 1/4" wide.
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Here's Taz done in low relief for a wallet back stamp. Cut into Aluminum. cheers!