stelmackr Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 You know, I forgot about the machine I saw in England. The man who was the owner of the UK Tandy Store has a machine that looked like a Xerox machine that printed directly on leather. I have a piece of that leather and even made a book cover from it. I can't locate the picture. But, if anyone is really interested in obtaining the multi-thousand dollar leather printing machine--I can put you in touch with the man who owns it. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org Quote Bob Stelmack Desert Leathercraft LLC Former Editor of the, RawHide Gazette, for the Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-Op, 25 years of doing it was enough...
stelmackr Posted September 17, 2011 Report Posted September 17, 2011 You know, I forgot about the machine I saw in England. The man who was the owner of the UK Tandy Store has a machine that looked like a Xerox machine that printed directly on leather. I have a piece of that leather and even made a book cover from it. I can't locate the picture. But, if anyone is really interested in obtaining the multi-thousand dollar leather printing machine--I can put you in touch with the man who owns it. Bob Stelmack www.pslac.org Found it! Check out this link for printing on leather: http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/surface_decoration.asp Quote Bob Stelmack Desert Leathercraft LLC Former Editor of the, RawHide Gazette, for the Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-Op, 25 years of doing it was enough...
David Posted September 24, 2011 Report Posted September 24, 2011 This is a laser cutting, it is being done by Woodcraft. The results are kind of iffy in my opinion; but then each to their own. Dave Theobald Quote
JohnBarton Posted October 19, 2011 Report Posted October 19, 2011 So does anyone really KNOW what the image technique is? Laser seems to be a viable bet? Quote Support Quality. We are all humans. Buy the best no matter where it's made. That way everyone lives in harmony. Nature knows no flags.
Members randypants Posted October 24, 2011 Members Report Posted October 24, 2011 So does anyone really KNOW what the image technique is? Laser seems to be a viable bet? i could be wrong, but i don't think it's tattooed in with a machine. anyone who has used a tattoo machine, or even got a tattoo for that matter, knows that when the needle hits skin(real, pig, or synthetic) ink tends to get all over the area you're working in, and subsequently has to be wiped away. anyone who has dyed or stained leather knows that when it gets on an area you don't want, it colors the leather, and trying to wipe it away would just increase the problem. just my 2cents Quote
Members Hell Bent 4 Leather Posted December 28, 2011 Members Report Posted December 28, 2011 i could be wrong, but i don't think it's tattooed in with a machine. anyone who has used a tattoo machine, or even got a tattoo for that matter, knows that when the needle hits skin(real, pig, or synthetic) ink tends to get all over the area you're working in, and subsequently has to be wiped away. anyone who has dyed or stained leather knows that when it gets on an area you don't want, it colors the leather, and trying to wipe it away would just increase the problem. just my 2cents My thoughts exactly. I've been tattooing for 20 years, I have tattoo ink stains on just about every article of clothing I own. Once that type of ink gets on something porous like unfinished leather, it's almost impossible to clean it off. That's why most tattoo chairs are covered in non-porous vinyl, so it can be easily cleaned and sanitized, natural leather is much harder to get clean from exess ink and because the surface is porous, it makes a perfect bacteria trap to promote infections. I don't believe this is tattooed, they are just calling it a 'tattoo'. Quote IF YOU CAN READ THIS, THANK A TEACHER, IF YOU CAN READ IT IN ENGLISH, THANK A VETERAN! .
Members silkfatblues Posted February 15, 2012 Members Report Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) If I may... I do beleive it is a laser printer... a woman that does some of mine laser engraving had it in her workshop and I am 100% positive that is it... We tried some stuff with that and the results are as seen on these pictures... the only misadvantage of that kind of printer is that it does not print white colour, just like every ordinary printer actualy, so you need to print on leather that is light coloured as this ones are... but I have heard that printer with white dye is also available... btw. these printers can print on anything, wood, metal, leather and more... we also made a print on a plexy for my shop but we didn't put no protection so it soon was damaged by scratches and so... I can check what that laser printer brand is... best regards, Silk Edited February 15, 2012 by silkfatblues Quote
Members chancey77 Posted February 15, 2012 Members Report Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) It takes a lot of talent to print out or screen print an image onto leather.....wow NOT IMPRESSED!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like it was made in China and I wouldn't give 5 bucks for it! And they want 250 for those door stoppers! Give me 250 and see what you get! NOT THAT GARBAGE! And no one else will have the same seat! Rich Phillips has some ok tooled stuff why they would even bother selling that garbage is beyond me...They are not original pieces and for that walmart approach to motorcycle customising seats I DESPISE!!!! AND CRINGE AT THE THOUGHT!!!!!!!!!!!! Things like this make my blood boil...If you think this was tattooed you obviously don't have any yourself. (SORRY THATS MY BLOOD PRESSURE RISING THINKING ABOUT THIS) Edited February 15, 2012 by chancey77 Quote
Members silkfatblues Posted February 16, 2012 Members Report Posted February 16, 2012 chancey77 I agree totaly, I just wanted to share what I saw... this has nothing to doo with stuff we try to learn here and realy is wallmart aproach but far more expencivo... so, dont be angry at the mesenger please I respect Your work and advices apsolutely!! best regards, Silk Quote
Members Iron Pounder Posted February 16, 2012 Members Report Posted February 16, 2012 I'm with you guys on the whole Walmart approach. Having said that as a guy trying to put income otgether it has crossed my mind to do on some small stuff to keep the cost down yet customize some. For example I had a girl ask about making a slip cover for her Ipad but wanted the school name and color on it but we couldn't get together on the price due to the amount of time it would have taken me. If I would have just printed (transferred it) I would have gotten the sale but I stuck to my guns and ended up not getting any work out of the project. Quote
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