Members KateB Posted January 30, 2015 Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 Hello, I've recently begun working with leather and am interested in finding small leather punches (1/8" diameter) with various shapes. I'm specifically looking for star shapes. I found a set online at Tandy but they're too large. http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/3006-00.aspx Attaching an image of the moccasins i made with plain punches (please don't look too closely, the decorations are freehanded as i was just practicing with the rotary punch). The design I'm planning will have a combination of punched and stamped stars, so a recommendation for stamps would be really appreciated too (I know they also have these at Tandy). Thank you! K Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted January 30, 2015 Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 Don't know about the punches but you made some really nice moccasins! My smallest star stamp from Tandy is 3/16". Quote
Members camano ridge Posted January 30, 2015 Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 I have that set from Tandy and they work well. I really don't think you are going to find any smaller unless you have them custom made. Quote
Members KateB Posted January 30, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 Benlilly1- thank you! working on it ;-) camano ridge- thanks. just not even sure where to have them custom made. there is an etsy shop that is advertising them but I'm a bit put off by the description of "a bit of rust." https://www.etsy.com/listing/194581896/5mm-star-hole-punch-leather-hole?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=star%2Bpunch Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted January 30, 2015 Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 Since they're steel they may rust coming over from Hong Kong. They should clean up though. Also you will be waiting a couple to 3 weeks for delivery. I've ordered from Etsy in Hong Kong and it's not fast shipping. Quote
Members camano ridge Posted January 30, 2015 Members Report Posted January 30, 2015 Ok, I just made a liar out of myself. Goodsjapan has them in 4mm, 5mm 6mm and 8mm they are mixed in with other shapes so scroll down and you will find them. http://goodsjapan.com/leathercraft-shaped-leather-hole-punch-large-5-point-star-no12-8mm-x-8mm-554-p.asp The punch on etsy apears to be high carbon steel, it is not uncomon to have a little surface rust. As long as there is no pitting ( indications of severe rusting and lack of care). A little oil a wipe down with 0000 steel wool and you should be good to go. Quote
Members KateB Posted February 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2015 Oh, thank you! This looks perfect Camano Ridge Quote
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