Makers Mark

[dbarleather]

Tom,

What type of leather are you using? Vegtan?

[ABC3]

Vegtan 6/7 oz Double layer (top layer dipped), dyed, glued, sewn

[ArtS]

I use a dead blow hammer when I use my maker's stamp. That way I avoid a double image because it doesn't bounce.

Art

[King's X]

Vegtan 6/7 oz Double layer (top layer dipped), dyed, glued, sewn

Are you stamping before or after you complete the belt? or project? I do like D-Bar and stamp before my project starts, so I can go around with my carving pattern. I forgot to mentioned this in my earlier post, you need to hold the stamp firmly down onto the leather especially when you strike it, as well as the maul, hammer, deadblow, or whatever you use. But moisture at whatever level you feel comfortable is key. Striking your stamp on dry leather is not going to provide you any good results. I would piggyback on the suggestion that you practice on pieces of scrap at different levels of mositure.

Please keep us informed.

[ABC3]

Tried it and it works great. I wet the buckle flap, anyway, to fold over to install the buckle & at that point I can stamp the "makers mark" on as well.

First time using one - I should have thought about it alittle more before crying wolf.

As always, thanks guys.

[dbarleather]

Tom,

I'm glad to hear that you are pleased with the results. Congrats!

Post a pic if you get a chance.

Best wishes,

Daryl

[Shorts]

I've pressed my mark after molding before dye.

I love the sharp cut imprint of a dead blown mark but unfortunately mine bounces quite a bit even with a deadblown mallet. Lack of a hand sorta complicates technique

Anyhow, I press for neatness.

If I came up with some kinda of notched punch being held in a slot catch that locks to the notch on a blow, that'd be great.