stamping logo on leather

[desertwastes]

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!

 

[Dwight]

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

[desertwastes]

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
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[cjartist]

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. 

[Dwight]

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

[Chief Filipino]

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

[fredk]

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.

[cjartist]

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.

[Wild Bill46]

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

[fredk]

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