Inky Doc Report post Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) I'm wanting to know how to do that bubbly-looking effect. Also, I'm assuming it is simply block dyed after its tooled. Am I correct? Edit: the larger "bubbles" are the subject of my question Thank you kindly. Edited February 10, 2017 by Inky Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted February 10, 2017 That is a matting stamp-https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/m884-craftool-matting-stamp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inky Doc Report post Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) My apologies, but that is a different tool. I have that matting stamp, the entire face of that tool is about the size of a dime. The "bubbles" in the picture are each about the size of a pea. However, when there is nothing to show relative size the appearance is very similar to one another. Edit: The tool you referenced is what does the smaller, tiny bubbles next to the larger ones. Edited February 10, 2017 by Inky Doc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted February 10, 2017 My bad, I tried Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inky Doc Report post Posted February 10, 2017 I appreciate it and hope my last post didn't seem rude. Thank you again and have a great weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted February 10, 2017 No worries Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cradom Report post Posted February 10, 2017 Possibly some kind of home made stamp? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SolarLeatherMachines Report post Posted February 10, 2017 I think it still is a type of matting stamp, but not one that is available from Tandy. There are a couple of makers out of eastern Europe that sell into the US with tools that are like this. One of them, Sergey, is on here. You might ask him if this is some of his work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inky Doc Report post Posted February 10, 2017 It looks like it would just be a tool with a rounded hemispherical end. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SolarLeatherMachines Report post Posted February 10, 2017 Check this post and see if it looks like any of the tools there: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inky Doc Report post Posted February 21, 2017 I bought an 89 cent screwdriver and a small box of furniture tacks. Next I hacksawed the screwdriver where the metal post meets the plastic handle. Then heated the sharp point of one of the tacks and then buried it to the head. Problem solved, total cost about $2.50. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigi Report post Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) I think those are not bubbles, those are depressions (optical illusion). Done with a Pear-Shader (tilted) or similar stamp maybe. Edited February 21, 2017 by gigi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjartist Report post Posted February 21, 2017 1 minute ago, gigi said: I think those are not bubbles, those are depressions (optical illusion). Done with a Pear-Shader (tilted) or similar stamp maybe. I second that opinion. There doesn't seem to be a unified pattern there like you would expect from a stamp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Inky Doc said: I bought an 89 cent screwdriver and a small box of furniture tacks. Next I hacksawed the screwdriver where the metal post meets the plastic handle. Then heated the sharp point of one of the tacks and then buried it to the head. Problem solved, total cost about $2.50. Nice idea but that isn't going to get you where you want to go. The pear shader is probably the answer. Most of the depressions are similar and some seem to be "siamese twins" next to one-another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inky Doc Report post Posted February 22, 2017 They are indeed depressions. The tool I made recreates the effect quite nicely. I've only messed around with it for a few minutes but was able to easily make the different nuances that are displayed in the pic at the top of the thread. I also guessed that someone more skilled than I accomplished the same with a smooth pear shader. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Logans Leather Report post Posted February 28, 2017 looks like a smooth pear shader twisted randomly between each strike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glockanator Report post Posted March 1, 2017 On 2/10/2017 at 9:05 AM, Inky Doc said: I'm wanting to know how to do that bubbly-looking effect. Also, I'm assuming it is simply block dyed after its tooled. Am I correct? Edit: the larger "bubbles" are the subject of my question Thank you kindly. That looks like a Duane Ballard piece. He is a super cool dude just email him and ask. I would be surprised if he did not answer you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
