Frodo Report post Posted May 17, 2023 Can plexiglass be used to make leather stamps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 17, 2023 Yes, but I reckon it would need to be quite thick to with-stand either a thump from a mallet or pressure from a press Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 6:56 PM, fredk said: Yes, but I reckon it would need to be quite thick to with-stand either a thump from a mallet or pressure from a press I use an arbor press and metal plates above the stamp and below the leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 5:53 PM, Frodo said: Can plexiglass be used to make leather stamps? only one way to find out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Frodo said: Thats what I mean by thick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted May 19, 2023 I use 1/4" plexi and sandwich it between a metal plate and a thick piece of leather, then squeeze gently with an arbor press. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 19, 2023 8 hours ago, PastorBob said: I use 1/4" plexi and sandwich it between a metal plate and a thick piece of leather, then squeeze gently with an arbor press. Love that stamp !! I was playing around with my dragon scale stamp. And came up with this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 20, 2023 Interesting. An off-side look to what a stamp can do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 20, 2023 We could use a good stamping thread where everyone can show the different ways to use them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 20, 2023 Start one and we'll all follow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 20, 2023 7 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: We could use a good stamping thread where everyone can show the different ways to use them. Stomp around and start it up im in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 21, 2023 21 hours ago, chuck123wapati said: We could use a good stamping thread where everyone can show the different ways to use them. The name of this thread is leather stamps do let the games begin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Frodo said: That flower one on the right, using the dragon scale stamp, is much better than the earlier one, which I guess was just a try-it-out & see (?) So far the only alternatives I've done (photo to follow) is to use a long thin beveller and a seeder to make a ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 21, 2023 56 minutes ago, fredk said: That flower one on the right, using the dragon scale stamp, is much better than the earlier one, which I guess was just a try-it-out & see (?) So far the only alternatives I've done (photo to follow) is to use a long thin beveller and a seeder to make a ! Yes , the stamp does best with thicker leather a 5-7 oz is ok but a 9oz brings out the detail much better lower right is my favorite border stamp combination. To me , it has a south western look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted May 21, 2023 I have done a few with my little diode laser and they work pretty good. Mostly can only use black with a diode as the clear does not work at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 22, 2023 3 hours ago, RockyAussie said: I have done a few with my little diode laser and they work pretty good. Mostly can only use black with a diode as the clear does not work at all. I have no idea if a diode was used making this or not, but I do like the way the black looks on your stamp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 22, 2023 Playing around. Was surprised at how it turned out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 23, 2023 On 5/21/2023 at 9:36 PM, Frodo said: Playing around. Was surprised at how it turned out very cool!!! I gotta get on this, I've been playing instead of working lol. On 5/20/2023 at 8:03 AM, fredk said: Start one and we'll all follow i went fishin an missed it lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 28, 2023 Dragon doodles can you see a face? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 28, 2023 Yes i can !! heres a flower and a pinwheel . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 28, 2023 27 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: Yes i can !! heres a flower and a pinwheel . I like that what stamp # is the pedal on that flower? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted May 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, Frodo said: I like that what stamp # is the pedal on that flower? v407 for the leaves and f916 for the petals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted May 29, 2023 this is going to be controversial, might even trigger some get a can of this, around $5.00 use it over your stitches in hidden areas I also use it on the liner to help hold it in place while working on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheilajeanne Report post Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Frodo said: . this is going to be controversial, might even trigger some get a can of this, around $5.00 use it over your stitches in hidden areas I also use it on the liner to help hold it in place while working on it What would be the purpose, Frodo? To protect the stitches? Edited May 29, 2023 by Sheilajeanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
