Can you use an embossing plate without a clicker?

[DaleksInc]

Per the title, I'm interested in using some (mid-sized) embossing plates, but don't have a clicker (and probably won't for a while; those things are somewhat expensive.) Is it possible to use an embossing plate without one, or am I out of luck?

[fredk]

I use a Tandy Pro press, others use arbour thingies, what ever can give pressure. 

I have number of different sized embossing plates  I use

And if the plate is not too big a ginormous whack with a mallet will do the trick too

Edited August 8, 2024 by fredk

[TonyV]

a desktop arbor press should work.  or my ex could stand on it

[kgg]

28 minutes ago, DaleksInc said:

but don't have a clicker (and probably won't for a while; those things are somewhat expensive.)

Just to add to the list if you have a hydraulic shop press that would also work.

kgg

[fredk]

. . . . a car, a hydraulic jack, the ground . . . .

[toxo]

If nothing else, dampen the leather slightly and squeeze between couple of boards with some clamps will get you out of trouble.