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Wanted to show my first attempt at a belt with some tooling involved. I see plenty of mistakes, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Especially since it's a donation for a school auction. I welcome any critiques and/or suggestions on how to do better. Thank you.

Hi All I'm new here on this forum and I'm doing some research into stamping leather. I've got a client who owns a bar and he wants his logo on certain items and furniture within his bar. Is there a way on making your own purpose made stamp(s) and what would be the best materials to use? Would I have to purchase from a company where I have purchased a stamping machine from? Thank you for your help.

I need a two inch by three quarter(ish), acoustic guitar stamp made preferably metal or composite with fair detail made without me having to sell drugs or stolen cars to afford it

I'm looking for the following leather stamps. If you have any of them please let me know. I will buy them or we can do a trade. I have lots of stamps that you might want. Please note the stamp number to the left of the image. That is the exact stamp I'm looking for. Note that there are 2 stamps that do not have an image. Both of these are the Bobcat badge for Cub Scouts. They look the same as the Craftool version except one has NO NUMBER and the other is numbered 8403 on the back of the stamp. My phone number is at the top of the page. Feel free to call or text. Thanks, Dale Stamps Needed - Updated 04 09 2022.pdf

I'm trying to organize my 3d stamps into categories. This includes the 3d stamp sets also. Between Craftool, Midas, The Leather Factory and the various stamp sets, there are around 1,000 2d/3d stamps. My plan is to stamp them on leather squares, then organize them in notebooks in those plastic sheets that hold slides or baseball cards. I work with scouts and want them to sign out these stamps instead of leaving them out. Many of the stamps are expensive to replace. You would be surprised how many get "lost". I realize that a particular stamp may fall under more than 1 category so i will make multiple copies to cover all the categories they fit in. The categories I have so far are: Animals/Insects/Reptiles (Should these be separate?) Native American Symbols Western Scouts/Youth Groups Religion Nature Biker Organizations Sports Zodiac Celtic Military/First Responder (Tandy just came out with 10 stamps that would fit here) Vehicles Misc. I know I need additional categories since there are so many that don't fall into any of the other categories. So... What categories should I add/delete? What is the minimum number of stamps to start a new category? I'm thinking 6. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks, Dale

Note: I tried to reduce the file size of the photos but couldn't figure it out. So I made it into a PDF and attached it. I am selling these to raise money to buy additional leather tools and supplies for use in Scouts. I have the following leather stamps for sale or trade: Message me with what you want. Include your email so I can send a Paypal invoice. 05 Zodiac Symbol $5.00 8201 Deer Head Right $10.00 8205 Trout $12.00 8220 Eagle with Shield $15.00 8221 Praying Hands $12.00 8223 Skull & Crossbones $15.00 8226 Saddle $20.00 8238 Owl on a Branch $12.00 8229 Native American Head $15.00 8250 Maple Leaf Left $10.00 8251 & 8252 Small Feet $25.00 8253 &8254 Large Feet $25.00 8261 Masonic Symbol $25.00 8266 Attack Eagle $15.00 8267 Flying Eagle $15.00 8295 Clouds with Rain $12.00 8297 Mountain Peak with Clouds $12.00 8302 2 Flying Ducks $15.00 8321 Rhino Head $18.00 8322 Panther Head $15.00 8323 Yak $15.00 8324 Lion Head $15.00 8325 Lioness Head $15.00 8326 Kudu $18.00 8327 Elephant Walking $18.00 8328 Lion $15.00 8329 Giraffe $18.00 8330 Steer $15.00 8331 Sheep $15.00 8332 Long Tail Possum $15.00 8333 Cockatoo $15.00 8334 Kookaburra $15.00 8335 Platypus $15.00 8336 Wombat $15.00 8337 Tasmanian Devil $15.00 8338 Kangaroo $15.00 8339 Kangaroo with Joey $15.00 8340 Kangaroo Jumping $15.00 8341 Koala Sitting $15.00 8342 Koala with Baby $15.00 8343 Koala Climbing $15.00 8352 Oak Tree $15.00 8363 Iris $15.00 8365 Wild Cat Face $15.00 8367 Cougar Left $15.00 8371 Shark $20.00 8376 Bull Dog $20.00 Shipping is 4.00 for the first stamp and 1.00 for each additional stamp. Send me a message with what you want along with your email address and I will send a paypal invoice to you. If you want to trade, look at my post in the Wanted section (it should be posted soon after this). I'm sure we can work out a fair trade for both of us. Thanks, Dale Midas Stamps for Sale.pdf

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

Hello all, Not sure if this is the right section to be posting in, but it seemed the most logical. I have a large brass stamp, 10cm x 10cm. It came with an electric branding iron advertised to handle that size of brass stamp, but it does not get hot enough to properly brand the leather. It will smoke the leather, but it wont singe it like with the smaller brands. I am planning on using it on both wood and leather, but the heater I have simply wont work, by the time it gets to its maximum temperature, it starts to melt the black handle. So, either I need a cheap recommendation (under $200) for a better electric iron, or I need some advice on how to heat it up alternatively. I have heard that you can heat it up over an open flame, so I was planning on getting a butane torch from walmart and trying that out, but I am worried that I will get the brand too hot and it will burn the wood/leather too much as I have experienced in the past branding when an iron gets too hot. Is there a good method for doing this? How long to hold the flame over the brand? If the brand gets red hot, is that TOO hot? Thanks! Zayne

Like many others I have seen videos by Ian and Nigel about high quality professional stamps made from brass. I was wondering if anyone here has experience of the lower cost options from a forum sponsor or the various other ones available from the internet. Ideally I would like to start with a smaller set and expand this in the future if required. I have an arbour press and plan to use it hot and cold. Thanks Michael

Hey guys, Im looking to get some new geometric stamps and bevelers as the ones i acquired a while are of poor quality and im just not getting a defined stamp out of them now. Ideally looking for some geometric stamps that are a bit "different" as well. Are there any suggestions on where i could purchase stamps that will send to Australia or New Zealand? have had a look on Tandy Thanks

Howdy, I'd like to stamp leather goods I make with a personal stamp. I'm looking for supplier recommendations that can meet the following criteria: 1) Arbor press stamp - Stamp should accommodate use on an arbor press machine (ie, preferably stamp should have a flat back) 2) Manual hand stamp - Stamp should come with attachable handle for manual hammer stamping 3) Hot stamp - Would like option to buy stamp heater for "branding" with the stamp 4) Rust proof - stamp needs to resist rust (eg, brass, stainless steal, etc) 5) Quality/longevity - high quality craftsmanship that should last a lifetime of use. 6) Ownership - I need to retain design ownership 7) Quick turnaround - given an existing image design (e.g., in jpg format), would like to receive delivery to Texas within 1-2 weeks. 8) Two simple design versions - (1) 1"x0.5" containing two words of three and seven alphanumeric characters, respectively, plus a small 3-line logo. (2) 0.5"x0.25" 3-line logo by itself. 8) Budget - $50 or less including shipping. I look forward to your inputs! Thanks, Tom

Now that the Confederate Flag has pretty much been banned everywhere from Amazon to Walmart, I thought that I would set up a listing for this 2" wide stamp......it's $40.....and if you want a different size, just let me know.

These are the stamps I am currently looking to acquire for Scouts. I'm willing to purchase but if you could donate them it would be most appreciated. I also have a post in the For Sale section for some stamps I have for sale. I'm willing to do trades. See the attached photos of what I need. In addition, we are always looking for any additional leather stamps and tools that you might be willing to donate. Please send donations to: Dale Prezgay 4800 Crimson Glory Lane Las Vegas, Nevada 89130-5348 702-768-3335

Looking to buy 2D/3D Leather Stamps I need the following for my Scout's set of tools: Craftool 8216 4-H Symbol Craftool 8240 Crescent Moon Craftool 8371 Shriner's Symbol Craftool 8389 Sports Car Craftool 8401 Leather Hide Made In USA Craftool 8433 Standing Goose Craftool 8447 Armadillo Craftool 8478 Cowboy/Horse/Lasso Craftool 8479 Bronco Rider Craftool 8480 Bull Rider Craftool 8484, 8485, 8486 Girl Scout Stamps Craftool 8488 Barrel Racer Craftool 8498 Indian Chief on Horse Craftool 8508 Church Craftool 8511 Sword in Bible Craftool 8513 Dove Craftool 8516 Motorcycle Craftool 8522 Flying Saucer Craftool 8523 - 8531 All the Jewish Stamps Craftool 8532 2 Finger Peace Sign Craftool 8533 Celtic Cross Craftool 8536 Rearing Horse Craftool 8537 Running Wild Horse Craftool 8538 Attack Eagle Craftool 8539 Roaring Bear Craftool 8542 Ying/Yang Craftool 8645 Lion Face Front Leather Factory 8501 Eagle Head Right 8502 Deer Head 8507 Wolf Head 8540 Wild Cat Midas 8234 Wild Boar 8339 Kangaroo with Joey 8344 Religious Fish 8347 Flower 8379 Cowboy Boots Willing to pay a reasonable amount or you could donate them. Shipping to Las Vegas, NV 89130 Thanks, Dale

I'm looking for the following leather stamps for Scouts: Craftool No# Cub Scout (Type 2 Background) Craftool 8216 4-H Craftool 8240 Cresent Moon Craftool 8389 Sports Car Craftool 8396 Beaver Craftool 8401 Leather Hide Made in USA Craftool 8428 Panda Craftool 8432 Swimming Duck Craftool 8433 Goose Craftool 8447 Armadillo Craftool 8448 Road Runner Craftool 8472 Rope Craftool 8478 Cowboy/Horse/Lasso Craftool 8479 Bronco Rider Craftool 8480 Bull Rider Craftool 8489 Barrel Racer Craftool 8498 Indian Chief on Horse Craftool 8645 Lion Front Of course If you are willing to donate them, I would appreciate it. I can pay $10.00 each plus ACTUAL shipping by USPS. Thanks, Dale

I have about 750 leather stamps that I'm going to be listing on ebay soon. But I wanted to give you guys a shot at them 1st. These are stamps I have bought over the years to work with Scouts and other Youth Groups. I was saving them because I wanted to put together multiple sets of tools that I could loan out to these groups. But I realize how impractical (expensive) that goal is. I've decided to focus on expanding the 5 sets of tools that our local BSA Council has along with two sets that I'm putting together. One for short (2-4 hour) classes and the other, a much larger set, for use at summer camps or weekly classes I want to do. The proceeds from selling these tools will go towards the purchase of additional tools, supplies, chairs, and workbenches/HD tables for use in Scout and other Youth Group leatherwork classes. I estimate I need around 9k - 10k to get what I need. This amount includes a trailer to store and haul everything around. It is basically everything needed to do classes almost anywhere as long as there is a room to set up in. The pdf file below, is a list of the Stamps and the prices. If I only have 1 of a particular stamp, you will get that stamp. If I have more than 1, then I will pick it out. I can send photos of the exact stamps before shipping, just ask. There is a 2nd pdf file that shows all the stamps, in boxes, in a post just below this one. PM me if you want anything. I will put the order together then send you a paypal invoice. Please pay within 24 hours from that invoice. Price does not include shipping. For the USA I will ship USPS. Either as a small package, for a few stamps, or Priority Mail for larger orders. A lot can fit in a small flat rate box. For other countries, I will rely on the buyer to recommend how to ship, since I have not done it before. But I'm sure we can work it out. Thanks for looking, Dale PS - If you are interested in donating any leather tools and stamps (or cash) to help out we would appreciate it. Please contact me. dprezgay - 2D 3D Leather Stamps for Sale Excel List - 01 26 2020.pdf Here is a file showing all the stamps in groups. dprezgay - 2D 3D Leather Stamps for Sale - 01 26 2020.pdf

I am looking for the following 3d stamps at a reasonable price. Please contact me with what you have and how much you want for them. Boy/Cub Scout Stamps 5 - Craftool 8506 - BSA Eagle 6 - Craftool 8543 - BSA Eagle 6 - Craftool 8508 - OA Indian Head 6 - Craftool 8545 - OA Indian Head 5 - Craftool 8511 - OA Round stamp with Arrow or 8411 - OA Round Stamp with Arrow 5 - Craftool No # - Cub Scout with Type 2 Background 4 - Craftool 8445 - Tiger Cub 2 - Craftool 8440 - Arrow of Light Girl Scout Stamps 5 - Craftool 8483 - Girl Scout Contemporary 5 - Craftool 8484 - Girl Scout Trefoil Traditional 3 - Craftool 8485 - Daisy Scout 5 - Craftool 8486 - Brownie Other Craftool 1 - Craftool 8389 - Sports Car 1 - Craftool 8395 - Boat Steering Wheel 1 - Craftool 8396 - Beaver 1 - Craftool 8432 - Swimming Duck 1 - Craftool 8433 - Goose 1 - Craftool 8447 - Armadillo 1 - Craftool 8478 - Cowboy/Horse/Lasso 1 - Craftool 8480 - Bull Rider 1 - Craftool 8488 - Barrel Rider 1 - Craftool 8511 - Sword in Bible 1 - Craftool 8516 - Motorcycle 2 - Craftool 8523 - Flag of Israel 2 - Craftool 8524 - Star of David 1 - Craftool 8526 - 10 Commandments 1 - Craftool 8527 - Eternal Flame 1 - Craftool 8528 - Dreidel 1 - Craftool 8529 - Menorah 1 - Craftool 8530 - Shofar Horn 13 - Craftool 8532 - 2 Finger Peace Sign 1 - Craftool 8533 - Celtic Cross 2 - Craftool 8536 - Rearing Horse 1 - Craftool 8537 - Running Wild Horse 1 - Craftool 8538 - Eagle with Talons - Right 1 - Craftool 8539 - Roaring Bear 1 - Craftool 8541 - Smiley Face 1 - Craftool 8542 - Ying/Yang Symbol Leather Factory Stamps 1 - Leather Factory 8501 - Eagle Head 1 - Leather Factory 8502 - Deer Head 1 - Leather Factory 8504 - Cougar Head 1 - Leather Factory 8507 - Wolf Head 1 - Leather Factory 8508 - Buffalo Head 1 - Leather Factory 8540 - Wild Cat 1 - Leather Factory 8546 - Bear Midas Stamps 1 - Midas 8234 - Wild Boar 1 - Midas 8299 - Wood Duck Left 1 - Midas 8339 - Kangaroo with Joey 1 - Midas 8344 - Religious Fish 1 - Midas 8347 - Flower 1 - Midas 8368 - Leopard 1 - Midas 8375 - Semi Truck 1 - Midas 8379 - Cowboy Boots Although I'm trying to buy the above stamps, I also take donations of all leather tools to give to the BSA. I am working closely with the Las Vegas Area Council and recently met with the Greater Alaska Council to determine their needs. See my other listings in the wanted section for what we need. Thanks, Dale

I'm shopping around atm... seeking recommendations for places to buy a full alphabet font set for use in my kwikprint machine. It's fairly significant investment and want to do my due diligence. Appreciate recommendations from suppliers based in Australia or overseas. Cheers, George

Bata clicker press and dies for sale. Over 50 dies for saddle and tack, holsters etc.

I am looking to upgrade some tools so my lot of stamps has to go. Below is a list one average pricing I have found and am looking to sell all together as one. Buyer will pay shipping and paypal is preferred. Looking for a reasonable offer for the lot or will barter for some BK tools. Please Pm me. $450-500 8303 Bass Jump Left $25 25.00 8362 Bass Jump Right $25 25.00 8407 Bunny $20 20.00 8343 Cougar $20 20.00 8341 10 pt Buck $10 10.00 8325 Tree $13 13.00 8307 Bulging Elk $20 20.00 8302 Moose $20 20.00 8327 Tree of Life $13 13.00 8328 Clouds $13 13.00 8315 Steer $11 11.00 8383 Buffalo $15 15.00 8412 Teddy Bear $24 24.00 8311 Wild Horse $13 13.00 8375 Leather Work Guild $30 30.00 8346 Tom Turkey $20 20.00 8368 Cougar Left $10 10.00 8321 Desert Mountain $20 20.00 8335 Butterfly $8 8.00 8374 Medical $50 50.00 8382 Owl on Branch $15 15.00 8345 Trout $10 10.00 8323 Catails $15 15.00 8305 Racoon $15 15.00 8309 Jumping Deer $12 12.00 8313 Tool Mountain Man $12 12.00 8354 Flag $8 8.00 8349 Big Horn $17 17.00 8306 Flying Duck $17 17.00 8409 Farm Chickens $15 15.00 8396 Beaver $unlisted as of now 8373 Fire Dept $50 50.00 8371 Masonic Shriner $50 50.00 8405 Steer $25 25.00 8326 Mountains and Clouds $10 10.00 8316 Mare and Colt $10 10.00 8329 Pine Trees $15 15.00 8324 Mountain and Trees $6 6.00 8322 Cactus $12 12.00 8318 Shield Eagle $12 12.00 8369 Flying Eagle $10 10.00 8365 Flying Duck $17 17.00 8361 Eagle Looking Left $10 10.00 8318 Rattlesnake $7 7.00 Cub Scout Style 2 $35 35.00 8308 Pheasant $15 15.00 8337 Rainbow Clouds $10 10.00 8332 Love Heart $10 10.00 8314 Horse and Rider $15 15.00 8366 Deer Jump Left $15 15.00 8367 Bear $19 19.00 8413 Teddy Bear $20 20.00 8344 Eagle Looking Right $10 10.00 8301 Eagle Flying Right $10 10.00 8338 Cross $13 13.00 8347 2 Ducks $20 20.00 8304 Walking Bear $10 10.00 8351 USA Eagle $15 15.00 8334 Unicorn $15 15.00 Prices averaged out $982.00

I have about 60 different types of old and discontinued Midas and Tandy Craft stamps for sale. Can I post them here?

I am looking for the following 2D/3D leather stamps at a reasonable price: Craftool: 8523 Flag of Israel 8524 Star of David 8536 Rearing Horse The Leather Factory: 8501 Eagle Head 8502 Deer Head 8504 Cougar Head 8507 Wolf Head 8517 Eagle on a Branch 8540 Wild Cat 8546 Bear Facing Right Midas: 8234 Wild Boar 8299 Wood Duck Left 8307 Deer Family 8339 Kangaroo with Joey 8344 Religious Fish 8347 Flower 8368 Leopard 8375 Semi Truck 8379 Cowboy Boots Please let me know if you have any of these. Thanks, Dale

Hi all! This is my absolute first attempt at stamping and carving (since cub scouts 30 some years ago). I will admit I did a few practice runs on some scrap but you get the gist. It is a presentation check for a breast cancer awareness drive and I really like the way it turned out. Even with my obvious newbie mistakes! My barbed wire stamping doesn't completely line up and gets a little wonky, but loose barbed wire doesn't lay straight anyway! AND, I managed to stamp the "3" at the bottom backwards... Serious forehead slap there! It was still fun to make though. I drew out and hand carved the "DC" in the upper left and used a beeswax/neatsfoot concoction I mixed up on a microfiber rag for the sealer. Hand burnished, still needs a little more to get the deep color I want. And yes, it IS supposed to have a "fade in" look. Anyhow, this is my first try and thought I would share after lurking around here for some time. Critiques are welcome! Scott

I am looking to upgrade some tools so my lot of stamps has to go. Below is a list one average pricing I have found and am looking to sell all together as one. Buyer will pay shipping and paypal is preferred. Looking for a reasonable offer for the lot or will barter for some BK tools. Please Pm me. Looking to get a Barry King Large Kit. $450-500 8303 Bass Jump Left $25 25.00 8362 Bass Jump Right $25 25.00 8407 Bunny $20 20.00 8343 Cougar $20 20.00 8341 10 pt Buck $10 10.00 8325 Tree $13 13.00 8307 Bulging Elk $20 20.00 8302 Moose $20 20.00 8327 Tree of Life $13 13.00 8328 Clouds $13 13.00 8315 Steer $11 11.00 8383 Buffalo $15 15.00 8412 Teddy Bear $24 24.00 8311 Wild Horse $13 13.00 8375 Leather Work Guild $30 30.00 8346 Tom Turkey $20 20.00 8368 Cougar Left $10 10.00 8321 Desert Mountain $20 20.00 8335 Butterfly $8 8.00 8374 Medical $50 50.00 8382 Owl on Branch $15 15.00 8345 Trout $10 10.00 8323 Catails $15 15.00 8305 Racoon $15 15.00 8309 Jumping Deer $12 12.00 8313 Tool Mountain Man $12 12.00 8354 Flag $8 8.00 8349 Big Horn $17 17.00 8306 Flying Duck $17 17.00 8409 Farm Chickens $15 15.00 8396 Beaver $unlisted as of now 8373 Fire Dept $50 50.00 8371 Masonic Shriner $50 50.00 8405 Steer $25 25.00 8326 Mountains and Clouds $10 10.00 8316 Mare and Colt $10 10.00 8329 Pine Trees $15 15.00 8324 Mountain and Trees $6 6.00 8322 Cactus $12 12.00 8318 Shield Eagle $12 12.00 8369 Flying Eagle $10 10.00 8365 Flying Duck $17 17.00 8361 Eagle Looking Left $10 10.00 8318 Rattlesnake $7 7.00 Cub Scout Style 2 $35 35.00 8308 Pheasant $15 15.00 8337 Rainbow Clouds $10 10.00 8332 Love Heart $10 10.00 8314 Horse and Rider $15 15.00 8366 Deer Jump Left $15 15.00 8367 Bear $19 19.00 8413 Teddy Bear $20 20.00 8344 Eagle Looking Right $10 10.00 8301 Eagle Flying Right $10 10.00 8338 Cross $13 13.00 8347 2 Ducks $20 20.00 8304 Walking Bear $10 10.00 8351 USA Eagle $15 15.00 8334 Unicorn $15 15.00 Prices averaged out $982.00