Search the Community

Hello to everybody. I dare to to offer branding iron and bras stamp for leather. https://www.etsy.com/shop/vonHanke Martin alias von Hanke

Hi guys, I would like some helping in tackling leather patches/labels, I am trying to make leather patches to use on beanies, 5 panel caps etc.... I already bought my custom stamp, I am struggling to get crisp two tone (for lack of a better word) impression, I tried using soldering iron (60w) no temp adjustment on both veg tan and chrome tan leather. I also tried using as hand stamp on both veg tan and chrome tan. I am sure there is something wrong I am doing or using wrong type of leather.... I have uploaded my outcome and desired outcome.

Hi guys, At the moment I'm using an inexpensive hand branding iron to stamp leather, but it's difficult to guarantee consistent positioning. I know you can buy branding irons designed to fit into a drill chuck, but they're expensive ($300-$600). Does anyone have experience sticking a hand branding iron into a cheap drill stand (http://www.ebay.com/itm/0-6cm-Working-length-Drill-Press-Stand-Work-Station-for-Electric-Handheld-Drill-/252212399269?hash=item3ab907cca5:g:GV0AAOSwfZ1WbnXg) ? Looks like it would work and for $30 I might just buy the stand and give it a shot, but figured I'd ask here incase anyone has tried a similar DIY solution. Thanks!

Huge Artisan Workshop Clearance Sale in Boulder! Handmade leather wallets, leather belts, beads, vegetable tanned leather, antique textiles, tools, antiques, vintage jewelry. Lots of nice pieces from around the world. Some tools listed on craigslist here: https://boulder.craigslist.org/tls/4979252939.html Saturday April 18 - Sunday April 19, 2015 9am - 5pm Location: 740 University Ave. Boulder, CO 80302

Hi all. Question related to branding irons -- I just got mine in the mail and am using it on some pretty thin leather -- 2/3oz for wallets. In a rush to get new pieces up on my site I went ahead and applied my finish (Bee Natural RTC) to a few of my wallets (all are hand dyed with the regular Fiebings spirit based dye) and when I went to test my brand on some scrap (finish applied to scrap for test purposes), it sizzled and over burned the leather. I'm turning down the heat right now to see if that helps but am concerned because in many of my tests so far it appears to have MELTED the finish. 2 issues there -- I thought the RTC was beeswax based (am I wrong?? it's acting like plastic) and is my brand just too hot? Additional issue: When branding UNFINISHED leather (post-dye application) it appears to burn even faster, probably because of the dye content. Oh and the coat pure neatsfoot oil applied after the dye job. A quick Google search showed a few folks who dampened their leather with water prior to branding but I've only used water in conjunction with the Delrin and steel makers stamps, not branding irons. I'm turning down the temperature now but am wondering if I'm missing anything. Had it at 50% heat capacity and realize that may be more appropriate for a 7/8oz leather. Will update if I see an improvement upon dropping to 30% but any advice for branding leather would be greatly appreciated.

Hi all, We are specialized in making custom brass leather stamps for fellow leather workers! We provide different versions of stamps that suits your branding preferences! Price starting from only $38 + shipping. (click on the links for details) Stamps Brass plates - for use with table top vice clamp or arbor press Stamps for hammering - the old school method Electric Branding Tools Heat embosser with temperature adjustment - easy and convenient for branding leather. It takes only seconds for a long lasting emboss! 500W heat embosser with temperature adjustment - Best for large stamp up to 3x3inch! 26 letters set with holder - we can custom make almost any font you like! It can be used by vice-clamp or with our heat embosser. Just send us your design and we can make your unique brass stamp to high precision by CNC machines. We are fast! A custom stamp can be made ready to ship in 3-5 days. We can even ship next working day for rush orders (additional cost applies). There is no limitation to size so please email me to discuss! calvin@lwleathers.com