Cowboy316 Report post Posted April 17, 2009 hey guys and gals ive been makeing cell cases and was wondering what i could use to make a hard template that i could use over and over and get the same shape every time ive been using poster board but over time it get out of shape or does anyone know what i could have one made Cowboy316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted April 17, 2009 I sometimes use old litho printing plates to make templates. They're made from very thin aluminium (English spelling!), and can be cut with scissors. They don't rust, and our local printer is happy to give them away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted April 18, 2009 I use quilter's pattern plastic. It comes in 12"x18" sheets, and you can use packing tape to make it bigger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kani Report post Posted April 18, 2009 Quilters plastic here as well. works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdkid Report post Posted April 18, 2009 Don't know what the quilters plastic costs. If you want cheap try cutting up an old "for sale" sign like you get at walmart or the hardware store. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted April 18, 2009 There's a product called Bon-tex that works well too. It's cheap... about 5 bucks for a sheet that's about 4 ft by 3 1/2 ft. We sell it to a great many prisoners that do leather craft for their pattern making. Kevin@springfieldleather.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy316 Report post Posted April 18, 2009 thanks guys ill have to look around and see what i got maybe ive got some heavy plastic or something in that lines you guys are a great help thank you Cowboy316 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted April 18, 2009 When "back to school" time rolls around again, get some poly folders from wallyworld. I got a bunch at $.15 each, and when unfolded, they are ~ 11x17 inches....+ the pockets. It's pretty durable stuff, doesn't crack if folded, and is easy to scissor cut. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted April 18, 2009 Don't know what the quilters plastic costs. If you want cheap try cutting up an old "for sale" sign like you get at walmart or the hardware store. About $4 for a pack of three Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broncobuster Report post Posted April 18, 2009 I use floor tile or linoleum. works good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rustyriggin Report post Posted April 18, 2009 If you are making so many cases you are wearing out your pattern, you may want to invest in a clicker die. No thicker than the case leather you would be using is, you wouldn't need a several thousand dollar cliicker to use it, just a good rawhide mallet. There is a good die maker in Monett, MO I think the name is CUT RITE, a year or 2 ago he was charging .80 an inch to make them. Just an idea. Hope it helps. Rus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
