heyjohn Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Hey all, I have a little problem on my hands. I just finished this little project and after I added the finishing touches and sealed my leather with resolene, I then realized i forgot to add my stamp. So my question is it possible to still case the leather, maybe from the backside so it gets it damp near the core and then add my logo? I'm sure if i were to try to add water to the front it would just bead up and never soak in. Also the flesh side is lined with fabric that has been attached to the leather with some 3M 77 spray adhesive. Just hope someone had a few tips before I start this. Thanks! P.S. Its a little christmas gift for my girlfriend so I can't mess this up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 You don't have a photo so not sure what you're making her but I think you'll have trouble trying to put the logo on at this point. Maybe you could cut out a piece of leather and put the stamp on it and attach it as a decorative piece? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heyjohn Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Sorry, here is the picture of the clutch that I made. The little logo I want to put is going to go right above the button stud and is about 1" x 3/4" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Since the back side has glue on it, water won't soak through from the back either. Where the flesh side was accessible, have done just as you suggested, and it works. Takes longer to dry out after! Best do like Benlilly says. Acetone might remove the resolene but you may have trouble getting a nice finish again. Try it on some of the same scrap leather first so you can see the results before you inflict more damage. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted December 4, 2013 Too bad you didn't have a handle on it. You could make your logo on a piece of leather and chain it on like purse manufacturers do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heyjohn Report post Posted December 4, 2013 I had thought about that too, but she really wanted this style purse to keep it simple and minimal. And trying to tool while the leather is not dry would not work at all correct? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiverCity Report post Posted December 4, 2013 You can stamp it still (dry), the impression won't be as crisp or deep. You also risk "breaking" the surface of the leather, but it's doable. Realistically, it's a gift for your girlfriend. She knows who made it....... Do you really need to have your makers mark on it? Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heyjohn Report post Posted December 4, 2013 You can stamp it still (dry), the impression won't be as crisp or deep. You also risk "breaking" the surface of the leather, but it's doable. Realistically, it's a gift for your girlfriend. She knows who made it....... Do you really need to have your makers mark on it? Chuck very true, I was actually testing it on a dry piece and yeah, it didn't turn out too well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 4, 2013 IF, . . . IF, . . . you have access to an arbor press, . . . that might be the ticket. I've had good fortune using mine on my projects, . . . used to do it with a mallet, . . . and there were some that just DID NOT turn out like I wanted them to do. The arbor press allows you to try, . . . look, . . . and try again, . . . until you get the impression you want. Personally, . . . I'd pass on the stamp, . . . that is what I do if a piece gets away from me in the process. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
