applying makers mark

[Cheez]

Hello, I am to this sight and a new leather worker.

I have been through many pages throughout this forum trying to suck in as much info as possible.

My leatherwork is coming along really well and I just ordered a makers mark. I am finally proud enough of my work to put my name on it.

Question: Can I apply my makers mark after dying belt?

I know this would be better to do before dying, however I am running close on time for a birthday gift and I haven't received makers mark as of yet. Should be here in a week or so.

This is my plan: cut 2  belt blanks and laminate them together. cut ends, punch holes and cut tongue slot. stitch groove and use pricking iron. dye belt,  buff and then stitch . apply makers mark then 2 coats of resolene. Finally install buckle, keeper and rivets.

I appreciate any input.

Thanks

[JLSleather]

Your order of steps will work.  Use your stamp before or after dye, as long as it's before the finish layer.

Incidentally, I dont worry about a "makers mark"... I've been at this since before some of these boys wore big boy pants, and I've never owned a "makers mark"

 

[TinkerTailor]

I have never had trouble with marking any leather, I put the mark over the spot and squeeze it as tight as i can in a bench vise over night. It is best before final finish, but i have done it after and it turned out fine.

[Cheez]

Thanks fellows,  

[Cheez]

2 hours ago, TinkerTailor said:

I have never had trouble with marking any leather, I put the mark over the spot and squeeze it as tight as i can in a bench vise over night. It is best before final finish, but i have done it after and it turned out fine.

Thanks, The stamp I ordered instructed me to use a C - clamp.  However I was  planning on using your exact method.  I'll just have to play on some scrap to get the right moisture intake before bench vise. 

Thanks again 

[Studio-N]

since in your order of steps you will have dyed but not applied the finish, you can still moisten the leather to apply your stamp.

Since moist and temporarily softened - you shouldn't need to leave it clamped over night. Just long enough to take the stamp then let it dry before applying the finish. You can even speed it up with a hairdryer.

cheers!

[TinkerTailor]

Moist and temporarily softened Veg tan does not need an overnight clamp but it sure helps when marking chrome tan.

[OLDNSLOW]

ok so to ask a different Q, who has a decent stamp for reasonable dollars?

[Cheez]

I ordered mine on order from (not sure if I can say) .  The price was right at $38, hopefully I'll find out soon of the quality. 

[Halitech]

I had a buddy make mine for free but Studio-n on here makes them. I ordered 2 stamps and the quality was spot on and the price is good