RidgebackCustoms Report post Posted December 9 Needed a catchy title to maybe get more eyes. I cut out and collect the brands I find in the hides I buy. Some people like them, some people don't. For the people that like them I hang on to them and use them for special projects. For example I have a HP brand that I'm just waiting for the right customer to come along (initials or something) to use. I have an Omega symbol that I've also been hanging on to to hopefully mate with an Alpha symbol. Maybe for a custom bible rebind? I don't know. My question is: 1. Does anyone else collect their brands they find or am I a weirdo? 2. Is there any site or service that offers up brands to makers? I.e. you can specifically buy the brand you're looking for or cool brands to integrate into a project? 3. What other unique ideas have you had to use those branded pieces? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DieselTech Report post Posted December 9 I finally got my 1st side of leather with a brand mark. It is a horseshoe. I think I will make a wallet with it. When dyed it should really stick out & make a neat wallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlZilla Report post Posted December 10 I like Brands. I also like that hides with brands often get a discount. I try to feature brands somewhere on items I make. I think they add depth and character. And also distract from my man-made flaws ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted December 10 Many jurisdictions (counties, states, provinces, etc.) have brand books that list the registered brands. Some of these books are available on the web and go back many years. I have found and identified registered brands for my parents, grand parents, and other relatives and friends. Some example links: https://archives.utah.gov/research/digital/brand-books/ https://archive.org/details/utahbrandbook00salt https://archive.org/details/albertasaskatche00albe https://archive.org/details/officiallivestock1970albe Do a google search for the location and brand books and maybe even the year you want. Some libraries have bound copies of local brand books. A few years ago I looked up brands for a friend from Utah. It included sheep ear cuts that were registered. Found a few from her family. Made coasters featuring cattle and horse brands and sheep ear cuts related to ancestors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted 5 hours ago I used to work around cattle branding marks, but not any more, when making belts for example, I keep the marks in , you don't get branding marks on vinyl HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
