Members GuardianConcealment Posted February 14, 2013 Author Members Report Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Cool... My friend used grey ghost for his Derlin stamp I am going to try it on dry eb I wrote one of the customers listed on that brand first site to ask about her brand as it looks nice. Looks like a cool option. Not sure how and electric brand would look on black leather. Thanks for your help Edited February 14, 2013 by GuardianConcealment Quote Guardian Concealment
Members billymac814 Posted February 14, 2013 Members Report Posted February 14, 2013 I'm sure ill get flamed here for my edger choice but my favorite thus far(at least best for the money) is the Tandy leather ones that they call " the belt makers favorite" or something like that, they are a round bottom edger. They do require a little polishing up when you first get them but after that they hold an edge ok and always cut easily and cleanly. So far I've tried those plus The other Tandy ones, they are terrible The Osborne ones similar to the round bottom Tandy ones. They are ok too but not much different than Tandys for twice the cost. Osborne "common" edger. I use it on occasion but in general don't like it. It works better on exotics than the others though. A Weavers Master edger. This is the worst one I've tried so far, you have to hold it at a very odd angle and it barely cuts. Gomph round bottom edger. This one works pretty good but the cost is very high, I was hoping these would be the end all be all of edgers and I can't say that I really have any complaints about it but they are flat out expensive and I haven't seen enough advantage over one for a fraction of the cost especially when you start comparing purchasing 3 or 4 in different sizes. That's all I've tried. There's plenty of others though, I think at some point ill try one from Ron's tools. They look pretty nice, they aren't cheap either though. The main thing is to know how to get them sharp and find one you like. Quote www.mccabescustomleather.com
Leela Valley Leather Posted February 15, 2013 Report Posted February 15, 2013 I am looking for advice on how to stamp my logo on pre-dyed leather. I have seen some info on hot stamping and also branding. Also what sources of stamps do you like? (Philips Engraving, Grey Ghost Graphics, etc.) Thank you for your help, James Grey Ghost get a +1 from me, exceptional detail in a small stamp. Quote
Members lwleathers Posted February 21, 2013 Members Report Posted February 21, 2013 We have 3 types of leather stamps and devices depends on your preference of embossing! The standard $38 one uses a c-clamp for emboss. Please see the instructions here: www.dropbox.com/s/jo2i4vjgxymko6t/instruction.pdf We have another one that can be hammered on. ($98) www.etsy.com/listing/118992398/custom-leather-stamp-with-hammering We also provide a custom heat embosser for leather stamping ($128). Please see the video in the link below. It's very easy to use and it takes only seconds to have a deep and long lasting emboss. If you are interested in it, please let me know! Listing: www.etsy.com/listing/98894284/custom-leather-stamp-with-heat-embosserPlease send us your design (AI vector or high resolution JPG) to calvin@lwleathers.com and specify the size so we can discuss further! Attached are some samples of leather branding with our heat embosser! Quote Cheers, Calvin www.lwleathers.com Custom Stamps - Heat Emboss - Branding Tools
Members Headlandshandmade Posted February 24, 2013 Members Report Posted February 24, 2013 I just wanted to throw it out there that I am very pleased with stamps I purchased from LW Leather Works. The email correspondence was quick and easy. The stamps are high quality and I expect to get a ton of use out of them. It may have not been necessary, but I made some aluminum jigs that fit into the rammer of my arbor press. The jigs hold the stamps and keep them from shifting. Quote
Members gnarlycreature Posted February 6, 2014 Members Report Posted February 6, 2014 Hexacon electric makes leather brand irons. I currently use a 250w iron. Anything under 100w won't get hit enough. A torch will leave a soot. I'll use a little acetone to dampen thin 2-3oz leather. If I use water the leather will curl. I need to get a temperature control and play with the settings. I also use a fine bristle stainless brush to clean the brass stamp inbetween stamping. Quote
Members lwleathers Posted February 11, 2014 Members Report Posted February 11, 2014 Good tips on using acetone! I wonder if it would leave a mark on natural veg tanned leather? We now provide a 500W branding iron with temperature adjustment too! It's efficient for stamps up to 4 inches wide: http://lwleathers.com/product/electric-branding-iron-for-leather-wood-temperature-adjustable Hexacon electric makes leather brand irons. I currently use a 250w iron. Anything under 100w won't get hit enough. A torch will leave a soot. I'll use a little acetone to dampen thin 2-3oz leather. If I use water the leather will curl. I need to get a temperature control and play with the settings. I also use a fine bristle stainless brush to clean the brass stamp inbetween stamping. Quote Cheers, Calvin www.lwleathers.com Custom Stamps - Heat Emboss - Branding Tools
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