Members desertwastes Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 Hi gang, I'm wanting to create a fairly basic 2D logo. I'm looking for tips on ways that are the most cost effective but will still mark the leather permanently. Stamping? Cutting? Burning? I have been looking into customized 2D stamps, but they are quite pricey. Though I'm sure they are a good future investment, I'm wondering if there is an alternative. This stock photo is similar to the design I will be making, with a small crescent moon. Thanks! Quote
Members Dwight Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) For that, . . . it would depend upon the size, . . . whether this is 1 inch long or 6 inches long, . . . For discussion sake, . . . say it is 3 inches long. I would go to Lowes and buy a couple feet of 12/3 or 12/4 Romex cable. You want solid copper wire, . . . not stranded. Using needle nosed pliers I would then bend the wire to match the shape of the scorpion. (You need to strip the plastic covering off the wire) It can be spot soldered together, . . . then spot soldered onto a piece of galvanized sheet metal. The sheet metal I would then contact cement to a nice looking 3/4 inch thick pine board. You could then dampen your leather, . . . place this stamping tool on the leather, . . . and roll it with a rolling pin or even probably a wall paper seam roller, . . . it will give you a nice impression. May God bless, Dwight Edited May 5, 2017 by Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members desertwastes Posted May 5, 2017 Author Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Dwight said: For that, . . . it would depend upon the size, . . . whether this is 1 inch long or 6 inches long, . . . Thanks for the reply Dwight! It would need to be relatively small so I could fit it on items like knife sheaths and wallets. Likely about an inch. Would this process still work for that size? Hannah Edited May 5, 2017 by desertwastes typo Quote
Members cjartist Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 Wow, Dwight. That is a great idea. I will have to keep that in mind for other things. Instead of 12 AWG wire, try 14 if your are going to make it that small. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members Dwight Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 Definitely, yes, . . . just a bit more intricate, . . . probably have to do it under a magnifying glass, . . . The big key is to make the exact shape you want on the computer first, . . . print it out, . . . use it for the template / pattern. Again, . . . solder the connections, . . . file and sand the solder joints smooth, . . . should work really well for you. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Chief Filipino Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) I am by no means a professional, nor an expert, but I had a similar question I was asking awhile back and the information I got was that basically anything that is harder than the leather can make a mark. I played with several ideas for my mark and so it would have been very costly for me if I went gung ho and spent money on one of my earlier designs. I went down to my local art store and bought a "wooden people" doll thing from their wood craft aisle. I cut off the spherical head part and just carved my logo in the bottom. I also have a square one that I carved out of a square wood block. It seems to me like it works. I use my arbor press to stamp in my mark. I have a belt that I wear a few times a week for the past... I think two years and the mark is still clearly visible. I think if you put it in a location that won't see much wear and tear that it will do just fine. The picture is of my EDC wallet. Ignore the black dye.... I had a clumsy moment and spilled half a bottle of my precious dye Edited May 5, 2017 by Chief Filipino Quote Halo-Halo Creations your home of culturally inspired handmade leather, calligraphy, and more. http://tinyurl.com/hhcreations
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 5, 2017 Contributing Member Report Posted May 5, 2017 I've been getting stamps cut by a dealer in Hong Kong [cos there is absolutetly no-one in my area at all that can do this]. He cuts the design on brass, so it can be used for stamping or with a pyrogravure/soldering iron it can be used for burning in. His work is able to copy the finest of lines. A 1 inch stamp costs about $23 and I get it about 7 to 10 days after ordering & paying. Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members cjartist Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 34 minutes ago, fredk said: I've been getting stamps cut by a dealer in Hong Kong [cos there is absolutetly no-one in my area at all that can do this]. He cuts the design on brass, so it can be used for stamping or with a pyrogravure/soldering iron it can be used for burning in. His work is able to copy the finest of lines. A 1 inch stamp costs about $23 and I get it about 7 to 10 days after ordering & paying. I believe I used this same group. Very happy with it and it has nice fine detail. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members Wild Bill46 Posted May 5, 2017 Members Report Posted May 5, 2017 Please, If you don't mind ? Post the name and address for many of us here to use, and or inquire. Don't think it infriges on anything. Thanx a million __________ Wild Bill Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted May 5, 2017 Contributing Member Report Posted May 5, 2017 2 hours ago, fredk said: I've been getting stamps cut by a dealer in Hong Kong [cos there is absolutetly no-one in my area at all that can do this]. He cuts the design on brass, so it can be used for stamping or with a pyrogravure/soldering iron it can be used for burning in. His work is able to copy the finest of lines. A 1 inch stamp costs about $23 and I get it about 7 to 10 days after ordering & paying. I use this one mostly; http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/351557320132?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&var=620582510649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT and I've used this person too http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Seal-Stamp-Logo-Leather-Carving-Tool-Foil-Embossing-Stamping-Machine-Mold-/131849677396?var=&hash=item1eb2da6a54:m:m8JF0-uDByLiJGhePKo_gVw not much to choose between prices, service times or quality; both I find very excellent A couple of weeks ago I got a 50mm [2 inch] wide stamp made; cost me £24.86 [about $30], taking the day I paid as day one the stamp arrived in the mail on day 10 Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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