I need to make it perfectly clear this video was not made to show how to do great tooling, it was made only to show the PROCESS in which to transfer a design onto leather.
Do you prefer the ceramic blade over the steel blade? Also, do you like a narrow blade? Once again, thanks for the tutorials. They are much appreciated.
Yes! The ceramic blade is MUCH better. I used a steel one for many months when I first started then switched to the ceramic, HUGE difference. I'm not sure how narrow it is though haven't compared it to anything else, thanks for watching!
How do you make leather pieces hold a specific shape? I've been told that you can make a mix of water and wood glue, paint it on the project and then bake it? Have you heard of something like that?
+Annony Mouse You don't mix water and glue, you just soak the leather in water and form it into the shape you want and let it dry, it's called wet forming.
Thank you Jason. I find your video really helpful. After I finish tooling, do I need to do anything special to finish the leather, or just go with what you describe in LeatherWork6?
+JDOCustomLeather Cool. I just ordered a bottle of Eco-Flo Pro gloss finish, based on your other video. I'm making imprints of my logo in vegtan. Getting the leather wet first has been a game changer. Now I just want to seal them so they stay water resistant, and the imprint looks finished. I'm hoping the gloss works. Thanks again.
+Topaz Terry After you apply the finish let it completely dry then apply Eco Flo professional conditioner creme if you want, this will make it even more water resistant.
Why cut the design in? I worked with leather in the past an never cut in the design with the cutting swivel? In my opinion it looks better and stands out more if you do not cut it in.
clear concise and enjoyable, Thanks!
Love your vids man. I'm a total noob and you explain things clearly.
n2dabloo Thanks
I need to make it perfectly clear this video was not made to show how to do great tooling, it was made only to show the PROCESS in which to transfer a design onto leather.
This video was a great help. I'm just starting in leather, and I hadn't really grasped the process from what I read. You video made this clear.
+John Coffey Glad to help!
straight to the point video. awesome!
Great job, thank you. :)
Di Q You're welcome.
cool thanks bud!
After wetting how long is it workable? And the second stylus mark on the band, does it disappear?
Do you prefer the ceramic blade over the steel blade? Also, do you like a narrow blade? Once again, thanks for the tutorials. They are much appreciated.
Yes! The ceramic blade is MUCH better. I used a steel one for many months when I first started then switched to the ceramic, HUGE difference. I'm not sure how narrow it is though haven't compared it to anything else, thanks for watching!
Really nice video. Can you continue to spray the leather with water-- if it gets dry?
Yes you can re-wet the leather as many times as needed, just don't wet it too much after the first one.
After the first time.
How do you make leather pieces hold a specific shape? I've been told that you can make a mix of water and wood glue, paint it on the project and then bake it? Have you heard of something like that?
+Annony Mouse You don't mix water and glue, you just soak the leather in water and form it into the shape you want and let it dry, it's called wet forming.
+JDOCustomLeather Even for something like firefighter shields (the leather numbers on helmets) that are exposed to heavy water and heat?
+Annony Mouse That I don't know.
Thank you Jason. I find your video really helpful. After I finish tooling, do I need to do anything special to finish the leather, or just go with what you describe in LeatherWork6?
+Topaz Terry It all depends on what you want it to look like, you can dye it, finish it, wax it, there's many options.
+JDOCustomLeather Cool. I just ordered a bottle of Eco-Flo Pro gloss finish, based on your other video. I'm making imprints of my logo in vegtan. Getting the leather wet first has been a game changer. Now I just want to seal them so they stay water resistant, and the imprint looks finished. I'm hoping the gloss works. Thanks again.
+Topaz Terry After you apply the finish let it completely dry then apply Eco Flo professional conditioner creme if you want, this will make it even more water resistant.
Why cut the design in? I worked with leather in the past an never cut in the design with the cutting swivel? In my opinion it looks better and stands out more if you do not cut it in.
Theo Evans Get cow hide they only eat grass