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I work with Scouts mostly on small projects. I have at most 4 hours to complete all the requirements for the Leatherwork Merit badge. The 1st hour or so is discussions on various related topics and tool demonstrations. So 3 hours is the time they have to complete their projects. Including hand sewing. What can I do to really speed up the drying time between tooling then dying then applying top coat then sewing. There is definitely not enough time to allow the proper time for each of these steps. I normally use Saddle Lac because it dries super fast but if I teach in California I'm not sure I can use it since it's not available for sale there. I've been using the Tandy Professional dyes instead of the All-in-One type of finishes because of the color options. I live in Las Vegas and can leave it in the sun after each step. But there are issues if the weather isn't cooperating, especially if it's windy, and I use fans for indoor classes. I'm wondering about other options available no matter how crazy. Here are some ideas I'm spitballing: Microwave Convection oven Food dehydrator Warming mats like the kind used when starting seeds in the winter Heat lamps or heat emitters like the ones used for reptiles Build something that uses a combination of 2 or more of the above. I don't have any idea how the leather would react to any of the above ideas. We don't want to end up with leather that gets too hard or curls too much I'd like to get you opinions along with any additional ideas you have. Thanks, Dale

Anyone interested in trading leather stamps? I'm not looking to sell anything. Just trade. I'm looking for multiples of all the Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Girl Scout, O.A. and Wood Badge Leather Stamps. Plus a lot more. Our Council has at least 5 sets of leather stamps I'm trying to add to. Four of the sets are smaller and loaned out to MB Counselors and used in CS Day Camps. The fifth stays at the Council and I'm trying to get as many different stamps as I can for it. I also want to have an extra or two of some stamps, especially the Scout stamps since we do occasionally lose one here and there. I have around 275 different 2D/3D leather stamps with a total over 750. Attached are 2 PDF files. One for The Leather Stamps I Want and the other is Extra Leather Stamps I Have. Most trades, I'm willing to give at least 2 of my stamps for each one of yours. Many I will give more and some a lot more. Especially for the red and yellow ones in my list. I want the trades to be fair for both of us. The stamps I have are in great condition and I would like the same from you. If you would like to donate any leather stamps and/or tools, instead of trading, it would be most appreciated. All donated stamps and tools go directly to the Las Vegas Area Council. I'm NOT looking to get these stamps so I can resell them. They are for use with Scouts and other Youth Groups only. I will eventually have to sell the extras I currently have, but I really hate selling on ebay which is why I haven't done it yet. I am posting this on several forums so some stamps may not be available. Contact me with what you have and which stamps you want for them. I will try to get photos soon, but most likely won't get to it until after Christmas. Thanks, Dale 12 21 2019 Extra Leather Stamps.pdf 12 21 2019 Leather Stamps Wanted.pdf

I started collecting the 2D/3D stamps more than 15 years ago. I have identified 778, possibly 779, stamps issued by Craftool, Midas/Ivan, The Leather Factory and Scouts. I am down to the last 5 that I need to complete my personal set. If you have any of these please contact me ASAP. Notes: There were 2 slightly different Midas 8262 Armadillo stamps issued. I need the top one and not the bottom one. Read the text to the right of the other 4 stamps. I do not have photos of the 3 Scout stamps. They were sold only through the BSA but the actual image is probably identical to the corresponding Craftool stamps. I am just trying to collect them all, even though they are duplicates of other stamps. Thanks, Dale

A some of you already know. I am starting to work with Scouting and Youth Groups on small leather projects. i.e. key fobs, bracelets, bookmarks, coasters, etc... I am looking for the following stamps: 1 - 3/4" Rodeo Alphabet Set 1 - 3/4" Greek Alphabet Set 1 - Craftool 69018-00 Circle Weave 4 piece Stamp Set 2 - Craftool (no #) Cub Scout 3D Stamp Style 2 (textured background) 2 - Craftool 8440 Cub Scout Arrow of Life 3D Stamp 2 - Craftool 8508 or 8545 BSA Order of the Arrow-Indian Head 3D Stamp 2 - Craftool (not sure of #) BSA Order of the Arrow Round 3D Stamp 2 - Craftool 8506 or 8543 Boy Scout BSA Eagle 3D Stamp 2 - 8544 or 8410 Wood Badge Axe and Log 3D Stamp 2 - 8412 Wood Badge Fox 3D Stamp 2 - 8413 Wood Badge Buffalo 3D Stamp 2 - 8414 Wood Badge Antelope 3D Stamp 2 - 8415 Wood Badge Bear 3D Stamp 2 - 8416 Wood Badge Owl 3D Stamp 2 - 8417 Wood Badge Bobwhite 3D Stamp 2 - 8418 Wood Badge Beaver 3D Stamp 2 - 8419 Wood Badge Eagle 3D Stamp 2 - 8483 Girl Scout Girl Scout Contemporary 3D Stamp 2 - 8484 Girl Scout Girl Scout Trefoil Traditional 3D Stamp 2 - 8485 Girl Scout Daisy 3D Stamp 2 - 8486 Girl Scout Brownie 3D Stamp 2 - Craftool 8532 2 Finger Peace Sign 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8523 Flag of Isreal 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8524 Star of David 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8526 10 Comandments 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8528 Dreidel 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8530 Shofar Horn 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8531 Mezuzah 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8533 Celtic Cross 3D Stamp 1 - Craftool 8534 Angel Stamp 1 - Craftool 8535 Angel Stamp The above stamps I am willing to pay a reasonable amount for. Please IM me with what you have and your asking price. If you have extra stuff that you would like to donate I need the following: Mallets Poundo Boards (may be cut down to 6x6 to save on shipping Usable leather scraps (for kids to practice on) All Alphabet and Number sets and sizes (especially standard, wood, block, any 3/8" and any 1/4") even partial sets any handle stamps (any brand welcome) any other 3D stamps especially Midas 3D Stamp Sets like the emoji, wildlife, native american symbols, cartoon, etc... Edgers Project kits Any other leather tools and supplies. Heck, even gift certificates to Home Depot, Tandy Leather, Springfield Leather, Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, Joann's, Lowes or Costco will help me out. NONE OF THIS STUFF I BUY OR YOU DONATE WILL SHOW UP ON EBAY OR BE SOLD. ALL EXCESS WILL BE DONATED TO THE CUB SCOUTS OR GIRL SCOUTS TO BE USED IN THEIR SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS. Send all donations to: Dale Prezgay 4800 Crimson Glory Lane Las Vegas, NV 89130 Thanks, Dale