When To Stamp Leather

[biker55]

Hello folks. I would like to put a stamp design on things like cell phone cases, knife sheaths, and maybe holsters when I get better at this leathercraft thing. my question is, do you stamp the leather first before molding, or visa versa? thanks

[camano ridge]

It is dificult to tool when the leather has been molded. Leahter is best tooled when properly cased and laid flat on a firm work surface. If you are planning on molding tooled leather be aware that yoou wil loose a lot of defenition in the tooled areas that get molded. a knife sheath or cell phone case can be tooled on the flat face of the case. If you are going to tool a holster that will be detail molded you will destroy the tooling any place you rub with a boning tool. Cruse the slings holsters sheaths forum and you will see examples of tooled items and see where they did their tooling or to what extent the moldded the tooled item.

[biker55]

thanks for the response. will have to figure this out.

[JLSleather]

Leather is often stamped when flat and then molded. If, however, you want extensive forming, you might take a look at that old book (still good, tho) http://www.tandyleat...s/61915-00.aspx

OH,

and to answer your question, when to stamp leather

♫ Stamp it in da moh nin

♫ Stamp it inna e-nin

♫ Stamp it when a sun go down ... ♫♫

Edited September 1, 2013 by JLSleather

[Spartan]

In my limited experience, depends on the extent of stamping and tooling... it could deform and loose its depth.... I have tooled on my mold, is all how you want it to look... I would try a few test runs to get the effect you are looking for first