Hot Stamping Thin Leather

[Buckinger]

I have a hot stamp - one of those soldiering iron thingies. My problem is when trying to stamp thin chrome-tanned leather, it curls and warps the leather. I have tried different heat settings, but it needs to be hot enough to burn the mark and that then curls the leather.

Do I need a different tool?

[shtoink]

It might be the tool, it might be technique. I personally haven't done any, but there have been other that have given some tips and helps in the forum.

I was able to dig up a couple videos that are on leather pyrography, I hope this is enough to get your pointed in the right direction despite my lack of personal experience on the topic.

[Northmount]

Try reducing the time you have the stamp on the leather. Just want to burn the impression, not cook all the leather under the stamp.

Tom

[stelmackr]

Perhaps just dampen the leather, then use the tool.