Members LyndHoll Posted December 9, 2019 Members Report Posted December 9, 2019 I'm finally thinking of having a maker's stamp made. Would love some input before I commit. Making mostly small things, belts, wallets, etc. What size should I be considering to have it readable, but not overpowering? Any other suggestions and guidance would be much appreciated. Would love to see some of your marks and how you're using them! Please share photos if you're willing. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted December 9, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted December 9, 2019 I do believe this subject has been covered many times before However: I use 'Lazy-D' as my make My stamp - In use I had it cut in brass. Its 3 cm across x 1.7 cm high. Its plenty big for most items and small enough for narrow straps and belts Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 9, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted December 9, 2019 (edited) I had a couple new ones made recently. Guy does great work. One is larger, for holster panels, notebooks, etc. and the other is just under 1" square, fits nicely on belts/straps (and anywhere else room is limited). Skip the standard "line art" stick-man drawings and contact Alex for a stamp that turns every piece into art. Edited December 9, 2019 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members LyndHoll Posted December 9, 2019 Author Members Report Posted December 9, 2019 @fredk thanks for the reply. Sorry if this is redundant, however, in searching the forums, I found very little. Perhaps archived? Anyway, still appreciate those willing to help out a newcomer. Quote
Rockoboy Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 I have 3 sizes of makers mark, 30mm X 50mm,15mm X 25mm and 10mm X 12mm. The two larger are both oval shaped, the small one is just my first initial. 1st pic is the medium size, 2nd pic is the largest stamp. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
wizard of tragacanth Posted December 9, 2019 Report Posted December 9, 2019 As a hobbyist, I don't do very many projects, so I went with a "plastic" stamp. Think I paid maybe $35 for it. It is very generic but it works. If you are doing high production, then you will want a more durable metal stamp but you may pay $150 or more for it, I don't really know. nick Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted December 9, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted December 9, 2019 One more reason to call Alex (use AM link below) -- I paid less for TWO stamps than many charge for ONE LOW RENT stamp. Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members LyndHoll Posted December 26, 2019 Author Members Report Posted December 26, 2019 Thanks to all. Quote
MikeRock Posted December 27, 2019 Report Posted December 27, 2019 Alex has a good site. Long time loading the gallery, so I'll ask, does he make roll stamps yet? God bless Quote
MikeRock Posted December 27, 2019 Report Posted December 27, 2019 I just emailed to ask about roll stamps. Quote
MikeRock Posted December 27, 2019 Report Posted December 27, 2019 He replied that he does not do rolls. God bless Quote
Rockoboy Posted December 28, 2019 Report Posted December 28, 2019 On 12/27/2019 at 8:30 AM, MikeRock said: does he make roll stamps Is that a roller stamp for along the edge of a belt, holster etc? @arbalet12 Sergey Neskromniy makes some. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members arbalet12 Posted February 13, 2020 Members Report Posted February 13, 2020 Quote https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeatherStampsTools Brass and stainless steel stamps for leatherworking
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