BDAZ Report post Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) I recently had a request for a custom "makers Stamp" for an Item I am working on. I used a technique that I often use for transferring patterns from the computer to either grain or flesh side. In this case I needed to print on the suede lining. The process is utter simplicity, Print the text or graphic on a standard piece of copy paper, either with a laser printer or copier. Reverse the image so it prints backwards. I trim the print then tape it over the leather on a cutting board. Next, using a swab, I saturate the paper with acetone, then burnish lightly with a bone creaser. This may not be news to anyone but I haven't seen any references to the process. I have always used to to trace cutting lines, but this time I tested it for fastness with oil dyes, various finishes and neatsfoot oil and it doesn't run or blur. This test is printed on a scrap piece of pigskin suede. YMMV Cya! Bob Edited August 3, 2014 by BDAZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Bob! I'm going to have to give that a try now. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidL Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Amazing. How does it hold up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Much better than I thought it would. After covering grain side printing with Resolene, it's pretty impervious. It seems permanent on suede as well. Cya! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
