Members FlHobbyist Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 Is there a link for the stylus everyone is recommending? I have Barry King's and I'm pretty happy with it. Several here have also recommended Bearman's, though I don't have a link for him right now.Barry King: http://www.barrykingtools.com/handtools.htm Quote
Members BadW0lf Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 I have Barry King's and I'm pretty happy with it. Several here have also recommended Bearman's, though I don't have a link for him right now. Barry King: http://www.barryking...m/handtools.htm Thank you! Is it the Stylus Awl??? Quote ~Kate
Members FlHobbyist Posted October 9, 2013 Members Report Posted October 9, 2013 Thank you! Is it the Stylus Awl??? Yes Quote
electrathon Posted October 9, 2013 Report Posted October 9, 2013 Keep in mind a ball point pen rolls smoother than a stylus, and it leaves a line on the paper so you can see where you have already traced. You can use a red pen so that it really stands out and seran wrap between the paper and wet leather keeps your paper dry. You will need to replace your pattern every time, but most states have photocoppiers nowdays, so that is no big deal either. Quote
Members OdinUK Posted October 10, 2013 Members Report Posted October 10, 2013 I usually scan the design and print it on a laser printer on OHP film. You can press pretty hard if necessary and use the film several time before it breaks through. Since its made from acetate or similar, its fine on cased leather. I use it for pretty much all my work. Quote Lord Of Leather
Members Cyberthrasher Posted October 10, 2013 Members Report Posted October 10, 2013 I use a stylus I got from Ed "BearMan". It's awesome and doesn't tear paper at all because it's turned down to a fine point and then rounded at the tip, allowing smooth action and good detail. Using a pen, you risk getting ink on your leather. A good stylus is critical because if you can't transfer a fine detail, then you'll have a hard time tooling it. Those ball point stylus are not very helpful for detailed lines. Oh yeah, and this one is super comfortable - as is everything he makes. Really easy to hold it and work things for a long time, especially if you have any arthritis-like issues Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members BadW0lf Posted October 18, 2013 Members Report Posted October 18, 2013 Do you have a link for bearman's stylus??? Quote ~Kate
Members TXAG Posted October 18, 2013 Members Report Posted October 18, 2013 There's a link to the page it's on on his website in post #11 of this thread. Quote
LNLeather Posted October 18, 2013 Report Posted October 18, 2013 There's a link to the page it's on on his website in post #11 of this thread. That's the website for Barry King - not the Bearman... Here is the link to BEARMAULS and you can contact him from there Hope this helps Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
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