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Stamping Harness Leather

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Hello,

I'm wondering if the side of show harness leather I received from W&C will take stamping at all. I think the oil/wax content will make it nearly impossible for it to retain any moisture or the form from the stamp. I guess I can try it tonight but I was hoping someone might have some input.

Thanks in advance!

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Never tried it myself, but when I was looking at harness leather the fellow who was showing it too me said you can case in warm/hot water, which will soften the wax and allow some stamping/embossing.

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Never tried it myself, but when I was looking at harness leather the fellow who was showing it too me said you can case in warm/hot water, which will soften the wax and allow some stamping/embossing.

OK. This is looking pomising. I'm going to give it a try tonight. I'm sure I'll be able to leave a mark but I'm mainly concerned about the retention over time. I'm thinking the leather will swell back out and loose the stamping.

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The stamping wont last long. You might try their bridle leather instead. Ive had good luck with patterns staying with it.

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The stamping wont last long. You might try their bridle leather instead. Ive had good luck with patterns staying with it.

I'm sure I read in a harness making book that they do keepers with die-pressed patterns on them, and they stay pretty well. No personal experience though.

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