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.
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.
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.
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.
