Scout stamps for embossing leather

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Kerne

Maker
Dec 16, 2007
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Gloucestershire
I’ve had a go at the Scout Association logo after several people asked me about it. Here are the results:

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The sizes (of the image, not the overall stamp) are approx:
Small 30 x 26mm
Medium 37 x 32mm
Large 46 x 40 mm

I was surprised at the detail of the ropework on the small one – I reckon this would be a good size for a 40mm belt. Prices? I did say that I would charge £4.50 for “standard” designs and £8 - £10 for custom designs, but since there seems to be quite a few out there who want these and, as the Scout’s are as worthy a cause as one can find, then they come in at £4.50 each (I know this sounds daft as they are different sizes, but I have to use the same amount of material for each – I just cut away more for the smaller ones.) Want a set of three? Then £11.00 a set (since I can save on P&P).

Word of warning: I’ve used up a lot of the scrap material experimenting recently so if there may be a slight delay until more becomes available.

Incidentally, one of my colleagues is making a belt for his lad who is in the Scouts and I have made him a campfire logo as well – I will post a picture of this as soon as I can.

Note to Tony and the Mods:
The proceeds are going to buying materials for the kids at the school, but if you feel I ought not to do this until I have paid to be a "Maker" then I will pay up asap.
 

mick miller

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Jan 4, 2008
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Herts.
Lovely results, very clear indeed. I have a couple of images ready now but as your running low on stock material I'll hang fire until I hear otherwise.
 

clownman

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Jan 9, 2009
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Tamworth
awesome stamps, excellent detail. I'd be interested in one when you get more materials in etc. Drop me a PM when you have.
 

Kerne

Maker
Dec 16, 2007
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21
Gloucestershire
Clownman, SimonM and Bothwell Craig - I should have enough for you three. I'll check it out when I get to work on Monday and I'll PM you the details.

Mick Miller - I've PM'd you my work email so that you can send me the images - at least I can prepare them for the laser while I await material.
 

dave1942

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Nov 15, 2005
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Hemel Hempstead
They are brilliant and I am very interested in a set of these stamps but very naive as to how to use them.
Are the impressions made in wet or dry leather ? How do you apply the pressure to create the impression ? I know that with metal stamps you can use a mallet or hammer. What are the stamps made of. I will also send you an e mail as I have another scouting design that i wonder if you can make.

Dave
 
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The Hoff

Guest
These stamps look fantastic - I would be very interested in acquiring a set.
But may I ask would you be interested in creating a new stamp? My scout group are celebrating the 80th Anniversary and it would be good to discuss the viability of a similar stamp but personalised to our scout group. Would this be something you would be interested in?
 

Thijzzz

Nomad
Jan 8, 2007
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The Netherlands
Gents, is there a tutorial somewhere to make these stamps by yourself?

Is it just handywork (if so - brilliant job!) or is there some kind of laser cutting involved?

Thanks,

Thijs
 

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