Branding Iron For Identification?

[leatherman54]

Hello all, I am thinking of getting an electric branding iron made to identify our leather products (belts, director's chairs, three-legged seats, lamps, whatever) but am unsure as to how to go about it. I think that an embossed stamp would not be visible on the flesh side of leather goods, which is why I am thinking of a branding iron. Will this show up well on the back side of leather? What is the most cost-effective way, do you think, to make a dark mark which will last? I'm looking in the $100 range, is that possible? Sorry to be so vague and inquisitive - a search in the forum didn't really answer my questions yet.

[immiketoo]

I think you could get away with a stamp and then apply an antique in the recessed area made by the stamp. Might be cheaper. I have no experience with a branding stamp.

[CicadaLeatherDesigns]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98894284/custom-leather-stamp-with-heat-embosser

I havent used it and the feedback varies but its all I've found yet!

[electrathon]

It will work well. Dampen the leather and press the mark into it. It takes about half a second, longer and it will blurr. Leaves a very nice looking burnished mark. No antique needed.

Aaron

[Liberty]

I've talked with them but haven't used their products. They are really helpful, great testimonials and seem to have all of their ducks in a row.

http://brandingirons.com/index.html

[Sylvia]

Whatever you do... don't brand any chrome tanned leather. You'll be sick for days. (ask me how I know) I used a wood burning tool and "signed" my work for months before I got a makers mark stamp. I still use it occasionally on smaller things.

[electrathon]

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[DoubleBarP]

I've branded live stock and a hot iron will indeed burn the leather.. There are companies that make electric branding irons. I know a guy that made his makers mark (branding iron out of a coat hanger). He use a small propane torch to heat it up red hot and branded his work. Now it uses a stamped impression.. The cheapest way would be get a makers mark ( like the brand) and just stamp it on your work. Cost me 60.00..

[KCF2013]

Try these folks http://lwleathers.co...ather-embossing

Im on the fence, I do some pyrography on buckles , sheathers was considering getting one of these for a makers stamp.

missed the first link to etsy shop..

Edited January 10, 2014 by KCF2013