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  1. Long time ago, but always fun to mix a sealer and antique. I find that going over the piece with sealer 3 times or so worked best for me, then to build up the antique to the required tint without rubbing over the sealed parts too much. Overworking the area can cause tears and cause the colour to blend in under it.

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  2. My guess is either it´s the tanning, or the leather was too dry when applying the sealer.

    Also, i never wait so long as to the next day if i seal a piece and colour it as well. For me, i wet the entire leather, let it dry enough to stamp, seal the stamped parts...let it dry an hour tops, then cover it all in antique and wipe it dry. Have never had an issue.

     

    Oh... did you stamp the patterns after you added the sealer or before?


  3. If i was to dye this, i´d use a dye like ROC, and add 1 part of the dye, then 4 or 5 parts water in a pump spray bottle. Then mix it properly and spray it all over, and control the patina and stains of the facehugger bit by bit.

    When done, i´d go over it with a satin sheen and then polish with a fat / wax.

    I only see stains like this as patina and a cool effect, so try working it in instead of out if possible =)

     

    Added an old piece i made years back, and i ended up with stains that i instead rubbed out and left in, then sealed it and it worked out fine for the job.

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  4. 1 hour ago, Affaltar said:

    I don't know what thickness I need, between 1 and 2mm, 10-12mm wide, I'd like to have all the colors as option and I want at least 10m rolls for start

     

    When i hear lace i see this, and it´s also what i make myself. ( pic of the brown lace )

     

     

     

    It seems you are more into this if im correct? ( Black bracelet )

     

    Oh.. also...what´s the budget / Meter of lace? Just an approximation. 

     

     

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  5. On 1/17/2022 at 5:04 PM, MikeF said:

    Help...sourcing case and bag "ornaments"...I don't even know what they are called but already burned a day on the internet trying to figure it out...project is a hip bag for a martial artist and I'm trying to dress up the Dee shields as shown in the pictures.  Something rivet backed would be ideal but at this point I'll adapt a small door knocker if i can find it!

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    Google for conchos, or etsy has them all basically.

    Leathercraft conchos | Etsy UK

     

     


  6. On 11/4/2018 at 6:46 PM, blackmad said:

    Hey all,

    A friend asked for a few piece made out of vegan leather. I'm looking for something that's thick/stiff enough to work for straps (bracelets, collars, harnesses) without sewing/gluing. Anyone have a suggestion of where to look / what to look for?

    Thanks,

    David

    I have not done much in this myself yet, but cork fabric as an alternative i found was very nice.

    There are several versions you can get with beautiful patterns, and even colours and foil specs.

    Adding a link to Etsy where there are so much to choose from.

    Portuguese Cork Fabric Printed Pattern 68x50cm / | Etsy UK

     

    Tip: If you buy it, make sure it´s from an Eco friendly source that has a good system in harvesting and replanting etc. Also look if the seller already have strips made so you don´t have to cut it yourself, and if you are to cut it at home, ask what sort of knife or roller cutter you need that will make the best cuts. Cork is a bit odd to both cut and make holes in for stitching, so it´s a small learning curve to it i felt.


  7. 10 hours ago, PastorBob said:

    I think 3mm would be good for purses, but I use 4 or 5mm for the other.  nice looking tools. 

    Yes i feel that would do a good job of most products. I will possibly order a seconf set as well, and in that i´l go 3.8 or so, but i feel it´s hard to know before you have the tools in hand you know =)

    Btw... their website was even cheaper to order from than etsy, so check them out if you wanna buy something. 

    4 hours ago, dans79 said:

    I have the 3.85 mm set, and used them to make the test sample on the left side of this photo. The right test sample was done with the the 4.0 mm diamond set. 

    The thread from top to bottom is :

    1. 0.4 to 0.45mm Vinymo MBT #8
    2. 0.6mm Vinymo MBT #5
    3. 0.6mm tiger thread
    4. 0.75mm Vinymo MBT #1
    5. 0.8mm tiger thread


    Please note I'm a complete newbie!

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    These are great stitching's indeed. I really must get more thread since i only use waxed linnen thread. They are not as easy to get in these perfect lines :p  but i have always been a bit sold on the organic aspects in my material, but i will for sure look into it. 

    3 hours ago, JayEhl said:

    @dans79 for a noob, that's some good stitchin'!  I ordered a set of chisels a couple of weeks back but haven't a chance to use them, yet.  But will soon and I will report back.   But if the punches that @Spyros mentioned are still close (with inflation and all) I am sorely tempted to get some of those punches for myself, soon.

    Looking forward to hearing your experience of them.

    I feel i will make the purchase and try it out. It can´t get worse than my old rubbish ones i have today anyways haha. New end cutters is also needed so... oh crap this will be costly, but still fun and worth it =)


  8. What interested me with this machine is it´s size. My own one weighs at about...a lot. As i can remember, at least 100 pounds +.

     

    Anywho... What i find intriguing is portable size and the ease of lining up the brand. 

    I will get my machine back next week or so, so i´l be posting pics and info about it and maby i can get some help in how to best line up what i have and perhaps not be needing another one.

     

    As for my stamps.. i had a few we ordered in Sweden, but the making of them was a bit less than optimal. They did good prints, but you had to " guess " the lining up part since they did not center it on the block they cut it from.

    I will be ordering new stamps for the future projects, and as for lettering, that´s another headache as well. For such, i have seen these soldering pens more or less you add letters to in a row and then press... but me i don´t do much lettering at all anyways... More interested in gold foiling books and details on smaller bags and hunting gear etc.


  9. KemovanCraft is now on my list of options to upgrade to. I have been using... well... one of those " starter kits " for 10 + years out of just no idea really..but now it´s time to step up.

     

    What i was drawn too now was that they had a set of stitching chisels, and not only 1 for 80 bucks or so. 

    This kit seems a bit too good to be true haha.. but i think it´s well worth a try at least. 

    Upgrade Version French Flat Pricking Iron Leathercraft | Etsy UK

     

    A 2-5-9 set for under 50 Euro... and i have never tried them. Now just to decide what sizes to get in terms of mm in between.

    Would 3 mm be too slim for lady purses and hunting gear, knife sheets etc?


  10. A bit of an update.

    I have been offered now a chance to buy a hot foil stamping machine, not even with my own money.

    Before i pull the trigger on a buy...i am still a bit confused about this machine, and also it´s origin. I cannot find a link now, but somewhere i know i saw " this machine " for around 600 - 800 Euros, but it had a different number on the front. Basically it was this machine in any other sense as i could see.

     

    Anyone else that might have any insight of it, and if not if someone know of an alternative.

     

    My needs

    * " Easy " to line up and straighten the stamp, preferably with some form of screw in or click in option.

    * Adjustable heat.

    * Something somewhat known brand or reliable if it breaks to get it fixed or parts.

    * Budget topping around 350 Euro, with some wiggle room.


  11. I have not tried these, but looking at a low end one myself. Here toy can read up on a few more models.

    https://workonleather.com/collections/stamping-machine

     

    Thing is, it´s probably a random chance tbh. My own antique ambosser is basically 80 kg of metal and a heat wire.. Not much that can break. These are a bit more flimsy...but i do actually think they may survive quite well.

    I would say, keep your prints to a lesser size, and you will probably manage. I´d say a max size of 5X5 cm or so.


  12. Hi all.

    In short, i was looking around online for Hot Foil Stamping Machines, and i came across this.

    https://workonleather.com/collections/stamping-machine

     

    Anyone have any experience with these, or knowledge on what sort of quality one can expect to get?

    I know it´s no high end equipment, but for anyone with limited budget and not an everyday need for it, could these be a good purchase?

     

    Best Regards

    Johan


  13. 10 minutes ago, MikeRock said:

    Australian lace maker.....  you are right!!  I'd gotten mine so long ago I forgot the name.   They came out of an Amish harness shop in southern Wisconsin. 

    Awesome! I like the look of it as well since it´s no plastic.

    Question. Can you use it as the Tandy plastic one as well? I mean to make leather cord from a round piece starting from a center hole?


  14. 17 hours ago, Grihm said:

    Kudos for the info!
    Il be trying out the Strander one i feel. If it´s not what i hope for, il probably go for the old antique one that makes rounded lace, but they too are quite expensive. Oh well... trial and error i suppose. Also, may be different with my veg tanned leather so i´l be sure to take note on it.

    Rein rounder ity was called. I call it lace maker in Sweden but i hope it makes sense anyways. Adding a pic.

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  15. 1 minute ago, Mark842 said:

    I guess it depends on the type of leather. I have the Tandy handheld cutter, the Australian Strander and some gizmo lace cutter I bought at the Sheridan trade show for about $300. Unfortunately that was wasted money. For me the tandy cutter is the best tool. I cut chrome oil tanned hides to lace, 1 whole hide per week. The only problem I ever had with the Tandy lace cutter is the leather would eventually cut through the plastic making your lace wider and wider till eventually it would cut through all the way cutting the tool in half. I have since remedied that issue but lining the inside of the lace cutter with aluminum from a pop can. problem solved. I buy high carbon steel blades as they last about 20 times longer than the crap blades Tandy sells for them.

    I cut my leather hide into 1 foot squares. Cut a hole in the center and start cutting lace. I can cut a full 45 sqft 6-7oz hide to lace in about 3 hours using the Tandy cutter. The Aussie Strander is a waste of time with oil tanned leather and the 300 dollar gizmo cuts at about a 1/4 the speed of the tandy cutter. I guess I'm just a cheap date.

    Kudos for the info!
    Il be trying out the Strander one i feel. If it´s not what i hope for, il probably go for the old antique one that makes rounded lace, but they too are quite expensive. Oh well... trial and error i suppose. Also, may be different with my veg tanned leather so i´l be sure to take note on it.

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