Leather laser cutting and engraving.
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- Episode 1 in our series of laser leather making. In this video I cover the three essential steps that I use in every leather piece that leaves our shop.
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Have taught for 23 years, you knocked it out of the park!!!!!!! Simply a blast to watch!!!!!!
Glad I watched this before I did my first run on leather. Saved me a bunch of headache! Well done video, informative and fun.
Thank you.
Just getting started with my laser and this was perfect. Exactly the information I was looking for. Appreciate it. Thank you for putting it out :)
Fantastic video. Great quality, humor and advice. Can't wait for your leather finishing video!
I'm just stationg out working with leather and I found this video very helpful and I love the entertaining way you delivered the information. Needless to say, I've subscribed. Thanks Heath 👍👌
This video really gave me a boost of hope. thank you for these tips. My pieces are far more finished looking now
Awesome video. I learned the three major errors I did with my first ever leather laser engraving. I won't make these mistakes again. I am one week into using my first inexpensive laser engraver. I learn the hard way. Try on my own, fail, look for answers to why I failed. Your video explained very clearly what I was doing wrong. Thank you, and many blessings. Henry Bronger Louisville KY
I just purchased a Glowforge Pro and I'd like to make earrings, bracelets, etc. I loved your video; it was extremely educational as well as entertaining. I can't wait to see all your videos. Thanks so much!
Was more than glad to subscribe to this! Love your leatherwork and look forward to more videos. You obviously had fun making this one so just keep doing what you’re doing. Looking forward to seeing your staining.
You're so funny and sweet! I enjoyed your video. You made people feel encouraged about their project with your tips. You're great!!! Thank you!
I just ran across your video, I have been doing leather work since 1974, Ya I know that a long time. Well, I just recently started laser engraving some of my work especially when time does not allow for traditional leather tooling to be done.
I just laser engraved a set of saddle skirts for a memorial this past week. I think you are providing some good information to the new leather crafters out there as well as some of us old guys.
Keep up the great work looking forward to watch more of your TH-cam.
THANK YOU!!!
Thanks! I really learned a lot and had a few good laughs. You are really good, easy to listen to and funny.
Loved this! Can't wait to see the one on dyeing leather.
Hey Heath, great video! I think you did a great job and hope you can keep making these.
YAAASSSSSS!!! This is awesome! Just got my first order of leather today and this is EXACTLY what I needed to find. Wahooooo!!!
You did great! Very helpful and entertaining at the same time! Thank you!
Thank you
I just happened on your TH-cam site and love this video. I've worked with leather, but yet to get a laser machine. Your info is great and you are fun to watch with a great sense of humor. I'll be checking out your others videos.
Well I think you make a great teacher!!
Thanks Man looking forward to more of your future videos on leather engraving & finishing 😀 .
Thanks for the tips! Just started working on leather patches for White Rooster Brand. Getting ready to launch our first drop. This knowledge will help us take our apparel to the next level!
My new favorite leather channel!!
You provided info like a boss! Thank you!
I'm just getting started working with leather on my glowforge pro - this video was amazing!!!! I will for sure wet my leather :) Thank you so much for all the great tips!!!
This video has helped me to make awesome leather keychains. Thank you!
Bought a laser machine just 2 weeks ago. Was really interested in getting into a niche idea I have for leather, but I was kindly given a link to this very video by a lady in a Facebook Group, so here I am! Have just finished watching this first instructional video by you and I really hope that when I go to your channel I find more! You have a great teaching style by what I saw here. Stressing the important stuff and adding a little humor (always important, for me) into the content.
I have subscribed too! 😁
You're a great personality! Thanks for the information in this video as well.
I love your sense of humor.
great video! I've heard in a few videos about wetting the leather before putting it under the laser. Just trying it out now. I look forward to seeing your other videos!
You did great and I am looking forward to the rest of your leather how to videos
This is beyond amazing, but where is the video you referred to at the end?
just some feedback, i would look at leveling out the audio levels for your intro. Talking was pretty quite, and then the intro damn near blew my speakers
Sorry about that. I lowered it for the upcoming videos.
lol, I'm glad I read this before the video started.
Just sounds like my friends back in the West Kentucky hollers. Makes it so much more enjoyable. My wife bought me a small, inexpensive laser. Been doing this for a while, gonna try it this way. TY
So glad that I found this video before doing leather! Thank you
Wetting the leather was the best tip I ever heard!!😅 Never believed it would make such a difference!!!
For your first instructional video, you need to do 1,000 more. You rocked this man. Great stuff!
Should have watched this after I tried to laser engrave a finished wallet.
Just stumbled upon this video. Love, love, love it! I’m brand spanking new to lasers and not only was this video educational but fun as well. Haven’t watched any of your other videos but am hoping is them you include links to the tools and vendors you mention. In the meantime I’ll be taking good old fashioned written notes. Novel concept, I know? Thanks!
Thank you very useful informative, I will be trying out all your tips when I laser engrave wallets I have made for Christmas presents.
Well done and thank you for the tips. One thought is turn the intro volume down 90%. Blew my ears out with headphones on and would have woke the house if I had you on the speakers. Keep the tips coming, I'll be watching.
Sorry bout that.
Forj'd America you should be. I almost shit myself 😂
great tips. I’m about to buy a laser engraving machine
Loved this video! You're fun to watch and obvi know your stuff.
Thank you! So good. Looking forward to the video on dyeing leather!! Coming soon?
Thank you for this video, very informative & well said. I am thinking of starting a leather bracelet business so this is very helpful.
Great video..... Can't wait for tips on how to dye the leather afterwords.... Mind you, I'm in Denmark, so I might not be able to buy the same products.. so would like to gent hints on what to look for
love the video. Im just starting out and looking for all the tips I can get!
Love the video man. Thinking of buying a laser and getting back into leatherwork. Will be checking out the rest of your vids.
Thank You!!! We are just having fun with the channel right now but big things coming.
Great tips. Really liked the video.
Thank you
Enjoyed your video and learned a lot. I am now going to try lasering some WET leather. Never thought of that being an option. Thanks!
Dude... your rocked the first video you made.. FOOO SHOO.😊You answered questions I had and wasn't even aware I had. I can't wait to see what your videos are like now if that was your first.
Great stuff and I thank you. What video explains the settings you use to engrave. Enjoyed your video.
Loved your video!
Thank you! You're fantastic, just what I needed.
Awesome! Exactly what I needed
Loved the content! Just getting into leather.
More content coming. Thank you
Great instructional video 🙌🏻
My high school friend purchased a glowforge and I do graphic design on the side so we have combined forces to offer products - and we just did some leather hat patches - I wish I would have watched your video before 😬- you bet I shared your video with him - wet that leather!!
Awesome video! I'll be putting these to use as soon as I get my laser
Sounds awesome. I'm going to do an updated version soon. This was my first so it was a little lengthy. Thanks so much for the comment.
Great video, thanks for sharing your professional tips. I won't be competing with you on my tiny 2 watt LED laser from Chyna, but I am going to attempt to see what I can do with it for kicks and grins.
First, THANK YOU, for all your great videos! They are helping tremendously. Next, I'm looking to get some high quality Veg Tan, Natural leather and there's options like, Shoulders, Bellies, Panels, etc. For wallets and bags, what would you recommend for a nice quality that will hold up?
European single bend from Tandy works great. 3-4 ounce for wallets.
great video and you are very inspiring. keep them coming please. could use please be more specific about what settings you use to engrave and what settings you use to cut? speed, max and min power? thanks\
Good info. I subscribed. Learned a lot. Thanks!
Thank you. I'm working on a few more things. Stay tuned.
Awesome video! Entertaining and informative! I look forward to many more! I love burning leather as a pyrographer, and now have a laser so I'm just learning for that.. although I have 6 wallets already stained that I can't burn by hand and had hoped i could on the laser so they aren't all a waste😏
💪🏼👏🏻learned a lot!!!
The water tip alone got you an Upvote.
You rock
You are freaking hilarious!! First time viewing your video and great info. Looking forward to more great videos from you!! Thank you
Hahahah. Thank you.
Excellent,EXCELLENT. Very informative. BUT, need more instructional videos please. Followed your instructions and they worked really well for me. Still having a little trouble cleaning the soot.
Do you have a recommendation for the tough stuff?
Great video content. Wish I had seen this video before I made mistake #1. Now I know what not to do after watching your video.
You are wrong, setting aside that you talk funny, you are a GREAT instructor: you have great tips and guidance; it is fun to listen to you; and you are not boring. It is so nice to hear advice from someone with good experience and knowledge: you are not making this stuff up. There are too many bullshitters on TH-cam. I'm looking forward to the next lesson, particularly the whips and chains lesson.
Great video! Thank you!
Thank you, great info!
Thank you so much!! Very very helpful!!
I'm re-doing the dye video. Hopefully finish it this week.
Congrats on your business Heath
Great video! Looking forward to the dying of the leather video. Thanks for this help!
Awesome content bro. We are just starting as well. So far have done many types of materials
Thanks for this, will keep all this in mind - do you have recommendations for which laser to use? I'm currently leaning towards an Atomstack x7
I use a boss
Finally someone who knows leather and incorporated laser engraving. I am a leather head and I tool 90% of my items and I have recently looked into getting a laser for engraving, names, brands, logos etc…… if you happen to see this I would love a tip on what laser, program and settings someone should start out! Great video man
You rock brother!!! Laser on!
Lightburn is the defacto standard in Laser software. If the laser you want to purchase can't work with it, move on. As for what brand of laser? Without knowing what your needs are its hard for anyone to recommend a maker. For instance are you a hobbyist? a pro? If so are you creating on small scale or looking to produce like a manufacturer? If you are a hobbyist then a diode laser would be easiest, most affordable and considering you can get them up to 20W these days they are plenty powerful enough to give great results. Hell, they even work well for small businesses or for someone like yourself who does 90% of your items by hand. If you are a pro who wants to use this as a tool for your business or you want to work it non stop in a manufacturing process then you'll want a CO2 laser or two from a big laser company stationed in your country who can provide good support to keep your business moving. The brand matters less than the support services and how well they stand behind their customers and products. Lets face it, in business you need to deal with companies who understand that you need to be up and running to make money and uptime is EVERYTHING. When it comes to settings that's going to be machine and material specific. Check out LAHOBBYGUY's channel (I think I that's his handle, it stands for Louisiana Hobby Guy) for a link to his forums since he tends to give away Lightburn material library setups for many of the systems he reviews and you can download them for free. There is a pretty good chance there is already a material library on the forum for your laser and if there isn't its likely posting in the forums will result in someone who has the machine you do willing to post theirs for you to grab and put into Lightburn.
I know I'm not the one you were hoping would answer you but I hope I gave you what you were looking for....even if I'm a bit late. Good luck to you!
Awesome info ... Thanks .... Nothing wrong in video
Great instructional video! Just found your site. Do you wet all weights of leather before engraving and cutting (2-3 ounce, 4-5 ounce, etc)? Look forward to more.
Yep
What laser u use to cut... And what is your speed and power? I cannot get the cuts to work
Thank you for these pro Tips
Love your videos!! My husband is wanting to start doing the laser engraving on leather. Can you please tell me which laser engraver you have?
BOSS LASER
Bit late to the game, but just got a laser engraver. Tried the wet leather and it's a game changer! Still smells, but so much cleaner. Thanks for sharing.
Another video coming this week. Laser is the bomb-dizzle.
Hi , What engraver did you get ?
@@contakt23 I bought the Ortur Laser Master 2, 15W. It's not going to cut much above 2mm wood or leather, but it's still a lot of fun.
@@contakt23 Boss Laser
Great stuff!!! What oz leather do you use? Thanks for the info.. looking forward to the next ones...
For cuffs and bracelets 7 ounce. Wallets 3-4 ounce. Thanks for the feedback.
Hi! Following your instructions to a T. What setting do you recommend to cut a frame for your leather piece? Meaning cut out a shape.
On 7 ounce leather I use 75% power and a moderate speed. Depending on the overall hardness of the leather.
Great video
im also an RT who's into leather work and I just stumbled upon your video.lol.
Great video!!!! One question. I did you method and it lasered great. I let it dry after so I can dye it but after drying it became real stiff (thin leather 2/3 oz). Is there way to soften it so it takes the dye better? What’s your process after lasered at still wet to applying dye? Your help would be appreciated. Thanks again for the great video.
Don't let it dry after you engrave it. It needs to be a little damp when you dye it.
i will now forever more be using the phrase "Get thee behind me deceiver of all things groovy"! 100% awesomeness!!
Hahahahaha
Someone who finally says something about wetting the leather! I am just getting started in leather crafting and watching how do engrave, that's the first thing that is talked about!! But you never see it mentioned in depth when laser, or cricut engraving etc... Also, since I've not tried this with a laser yet, does this engrave deep enough like a swivel knife would so you can go thru with more traditional tools and do the beveling / shading / background tools etc etc? Use the laser to do the job of the swivel knife?
It burns deep enough and gives a nice even engraving.
you rocked it man! So question on your engraving. How deep do you engrave? just kiss it or go all out? I have me a little ol 7w neje right now and it does a pretty good job engraving but you cant cut with it... I'm guessing your using a glowforge. care to share those setting? or just the depth of your engraving. Thanks man!!!!
Thanks for the feedback. I use Boss Laser 16x36 65 watt. I hit it with about 18% power.
Been experimenting with engraving leather and have been having problems keeping the leather from drying out. I wet the leather, engrave, and clean. After adding Fiebings pro dye the leather is super dry after about 4 hours. How do I keep the leather from drying out so much? Should I not let the leather dry completely after the engraving before adding dye?
I will be getting a laser soon, mainly for engraving/cutting leather. Have you ever tried laser-cutting holes for sewing leather? Wondering if it would work. Great video!
That how we do it.
I really enjoyed your video. I’ll definitely check out your other videos
What laser machine do you recommend?
i manufacture power belts 13mm how to ready bekt edge can you recommend me any tool or machine ?
What if the leather is thin like a 2oz goatskin for a Bible cover? Is there a way to etch into that with a laser?!
Great job.
Do you ever encounter any expansion/ shrinkage issues with wet leather? Curious if multiple laser passes are needed, if the shape changes as heat/ moisture changes…
No shrinkage. As far as multiple passes... that depends on the strength of your laser. Anything over 40 watts will be fine.
This is the best video for me so far, just started yesterday made my first item woo hoo! I’m one of the people who thinks they know best and I heard you, I will laser on veg tan only ordering some today looool
Can you please tell me which laser you use? I’m looking into starting to laser on leather and I’m just looking fir the best!
Great video and top content man 💪 i am new to making wallets and i have a 3d printer... Do you think its a good idea to buy a laser module for engraving on leather? Thanks 😍
Not sure. I've seen 3D printers in action but not sure how they would handle leather.
Great video man. When you wet the leather before engraving it do you still leave it sorta wet or damp or fully dry?
I leave it wet. The wetter it is lighter your engraving will be. I recommend letting it sit flat for about 5-10 minutes after wetting it. That gives me the best results.
@@ForjdAmerica ok…I got so much charring I thought I ruined the patch. Then found your video where you cleaned it with a toothbrush under water. Game changer for me. Your quality and results are killer. I’m trying your techniques this morning. Much appreciated 🤘
My Junior High leather shop class instructor (Mr. Petrun), would pat you on the back especially about wetting the leather. Your video brought me down memory lane and leather shop. BTW, I am now 69 years old. So junior high shop class was a few years ago! 😉
Thank you man !
Good job.