I have used a blue to silver, and a pink to silver, it came out decent but I wasn't terribly impressed. Then I saw your video, and suddenly I look at my test burn in a whole new way I never considered on ALL my engraving from here on out! Thank you so much.
Thank you! The cards are probably one of my favorite things I use them constantly when I am designing hats. So nice to get an idea of what a material will look like with different hats.
Super creative, props to you for going through all the testing to dial in those final results, and then talking the time to assign all those settings to each part of the patch art.. Pheww! Nice work! got give credit where credit is due! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This is real mastery, I am totally amazed by this work, I could never imagine such materials being used in such a marvellous way, the results are blowing my mind. I understand why you need to show your clients those example cards, it is difficult to imagine these stunning results!
Wow thank you so much! You have such kind words 🥹 and yes I love the material cards, low key kinda obsessed with making them. 😂 Saves me so much time trying to figure out what material might look best for my customers patches
@@WyldeWillow Seriously, I am really stunned by your work. I am also following the Mexican people that do 3D vinyl emblems on these type of hats, they do them by layering plotter cut vinyls, they get a three 3D effect, it is totally amazing what can be done (they are called hazlogeek, in case you want to know), and now I see your work and it blows my mind, it is spectacular.
Thanks for the information. I've been wanting to try that Rowmark Tri-Color to step up my game for hats. Thanks for the JPP promo code, you rock. Keep up[ the good work.
I make most my outlines. Sometimes I goggle hat patch shapes or outlines and get inspiration from them. I have got some free patch outlines from Facebook groups also. If you play around with shapes and welding them together and stretching them to the size you need you can make some cool outlines that way. You can also buy patch packs on etsy. If your using lightburn make an art library just for patch outlines. Makes it so much easier when it comes time to design a patch for someone when you can see all your options in one place.
Next level!!! Thoroughly impressed! Very inspiring for someone who is trying to get into this. Though I have been experimenting with the leather, I'd be honest in saying I'm a little bit intimidated by the acrylic, although I can definitely see the benefits of it (and thanks for the tip on where to get samples in your other vid). I really liked how you combined the two materials and doubled up on some of the patches to create depth in some of those pieces. 🤯
Comments like this truly make my heart so happy! Makes me feel so good about making these videos and pushing me to keep posting! What type of laser are you using currently? Are you running your material test grids?
@@WyldeWillow Ha! I have to admit that I haven't been doing that. But since I've seen some of your videos, I certainly will be. As for my laser engraver, I am using an Atomstack A70 Max. As you mentioned in your video, I chose this one because with it I can switch between a 35-watt and a 70-watt diode laser as the need arises. And you should be very proud of your designs. I mean this when I say that they are truly inspiring. I had an old gym partner tell me one time that if you have a goal you want to achieve, you gotta surround yourself with people that are better than you in that specific thing you wish to improve on. Been great advice indeed. Thanks again for the great vids, and I wish you all the best.
@WildWillow could you please consider doing a tutorial on how you made the red white and blue patches please as I can't see those three colours as an option on rowmark. Thanks. Do you recommend the Lasertre K1 please as its not in your list? Thanks
The red white and blue you can only get from lonestar adhesive. You can save 5% if you use my code WYLDEWILLOW. I would absolutely recommend the K1. Nothing fancy about it but it is a beast. Its huge! I love the Switchable power option.
I’m wanting to purchase my first engraver to start making and selling hats . I’ve been hesitant but you have really inspired me to move forward with your ideas.
This is a great video! Thank you so much for the information. It seems I have to upgrade my laser as well as create a showcase of my designs. I got the wecreat to start out, but am realizing how much I need something stronger. Any suggestions for my next laser when creating patches?
This is an excellent video! Beginner question: I was trying to follow along, but have to ask after running the test grid, how do you tell LIGHTBURN that you want these different shades on the patch? Thanks in advance!
AMAZING WORK!!! I have 2 questions. You talked a little about the Laser Tree 20/40/60w. I’m looking to upgrade and that one is on my list. I have not seen any honest reviews (pro & cons) and in action comparing work quality to a CO2. Have you done a review yet? 2nd question is, Have you used this diode laser to make any of your patches? Keep up the excellent work & videos!!! Thank you!
Sorry must have missed your comment. I have not but I really like it. Be ready for the size, it's huge! I use a diode for most my patches. Better details than a C02. I think I have a discount code if you decide to buy it WYLDEWILLOW
Have you found any alternatives to Hydbond or LSA adhesive? It seems really expensive for only a thin layer of plastic. It would be awesome if you made a video showing tear tests for similar products like hotfix, heat-n-bond, fuse-n-seal, and some others. Im sure there is something out there that works just as good at a fraction of the price. Im in Canada, and i dont have access to a lot of these products for testing.
I had a custom in Canada, he had mentioned the same thing to me. I don’t have an alternative option at the moment. I have tried other ways but haven’t had the success that I have with hydbond or LSA. I always buy my adhesive in bulk to get the cost down.
may be a dumb question, the leatherette your using is Hydbond or Lonestar? do you apply the add the adhesive yourself or buy the sheets w/adhesive (quite a difference in price) thanks for all of your info and sharing your knowledge, new to this (been building leather bags and doing diode laser engrave) starting out by doing (and hopefully selling) hats for my band. from there we'll see. thanks again.
I can feel my blood boiling just answering this. My best advice is to turn down the heat and use very little pressure. If you have a dual heat press that helps. Might have to leave it in there a little longer but I think that allows the heat to slowly transfer to the adhesive instead of roast the patch.
Damn! Just bout a Creality laser cutter/engraving machine and well, it’s my first and don’t know what to do with it. I’ve been looking to make something like this but don’t know how to start. I want to make all black and white leather patches. If you could show me the way to get these materials, I would very much appreciate it!
If your just starting out I would grab some white to black leatherette from hydbond. hydbond.com/products/solid-white-black-hydbond-leatherette-sheet-12x24 There are a ton of white and black acrylic options from Johnson Plastic Plus but they can be a little tricky at first compared to using leatherette. www.jpplus.com/rowmark-lasermax-engraving-plastic
Do you run all your patch images. As a SVG or PNG? I personally prefer png and I use gray scaling to get the different shades to pull through on either the tricolor or the leatherette.
I have been messing around with running images or PNGs on my patches and you can definitely get some cool patches that way. Not sure if I have tried using gray scale, I will have to try that out.
You can use like an adhesive leather glue for the leather patches, that’s what I used to do. If your interested I can recommend you an affordable heat press when your ready. I have been through quite a few😅
@WyldeWillow thank you, you really inspire me to continue my journey in this laser engraving business. I work full time blue collar job avg 50-60 hrs a week and it's really hard for me to make time for my business.
@ I totally understand where your coming from. That was my husband as well last year. We finally made the jump though and we are doing my business full time. Gotta take some risks in life, ya know.
Red, White, and Blue Rowmark? Where? Whenever I've looked on JPPL and it's not listed, even with your link. I saw in a recent email Lonestar adhesive has a red,white, and blue. That's the only place I've found it. Do you have to special order it from JPPL?
For the red white and blue Rowmark you will have to get it from lonestar. I used to special order it from Johnson Plastic Plus but they told me just to get it from lonestar now.
Yeah I can for sure do that! Do you have instagram by chance? If so you could message me on there and we can go over details and shipping. Thanks for the support!!
Hey friend can I buy patches from you guys give a shout out to confirm I'm just starting I need your services to help me I love what do thanks in advance
i have used all thease materials, but wow i though i was good a patch makeing you just gave me some ideas that would be great to offer my customers will my xtool s1 40w achive thease results?
Probably the dopest laser engraved patches I’ve seen.
Wow thank you so much!!!!
Absolutely the best video on laser work Sive seen in a long time. Your very impressive in your knowledge of laser engraving.
Thank you so much!!!
Great video!! I need to learn how to do the test rings, great idea!!
I have used a blue to silver, and a pink to silver, it came out decent but I wasn't terribly impressed. Then I saw your video, and suddenly I look at my test burn in a whole new way I never considered on ALL my engraving from here on out! Thank you so much.
Yay!! I’m so so excited to hear that! 🤗
I haven’t tried the pink to silver yet! I need to get that!
Nice work! Very inspiring....
Excellent Video! The test cards and book of patches are genius! You definitely inspire me to be better at my hat patches. Keep killin it girl! 💯👊
Thank you! The cards are probably one of my favorite things I use them constantly when I am designing hats. So nice to get an idea of what a material will look like with different hats.
Straight to the good stuff! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Of course! That’s what I’m here for lol
Thanks!
Oh my gosh! 🥹 Your official my first person to donate to my channel! Thank you so much! Means the world to me!
Super creative, props to you for going through all the testing to dial in those final results, and then talking the time to assign all those settings to each part of the patch art.. Pheww! Nice work! got give credit where credit is due! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻 Yes it’s time consuming for sure. The end product is so worth it!
excellent video, thanks for sharing 👍.
Thanks for watching!
This is real mastery, I am totally amazed by this work, I could never imagine such materials being used in such a marvellous way, the results are blowing my mind. I understand why you need to show your clients those example cards, it is difficult to imagine these stunning results!
Wow thank you so much! You have such kind words 🥹 and yes I love the material cards, low key kinda obsessed with making them. 😂
Saves me so much time trying to figure out what material might look best for my customers patches
@@WyldeWillow Seriously, I am really stunned by your work. I am also following the Mexican people that do 3D vinyl emblems on these type of hats, they do them by layering plotter cut vinyls, they get a three 3D effect, it is totally amazing what can be done (they are called hazlogeek, in case you want to know), and now I see your work and it blows my mind, it is spectacular.
@@Fancylooksthank you 🙏🏻🤗 your so kind! And I’ll have to check that out! Sounds super cool!!
Wow. Really impressed.
Awesome video/info. Your work is amazing! Thank you
Thank you and thank you for watching.
Your engraving is next level. I had no clue about these materials. Great info!
Thanks !! I appreciate it 🤗
Wow love the designs Espically the wood grain one! That just gave me an idea for a customers design! Thank you!!
Awesome! Love to hear that! And thank you!
Thanks for the information. I've been wanting to try that Rowmark Tri-Color to step up my game for hats. Thanks for the JPP promo code, you rock. Keep up[ the good work.
Thank you! & thank you using my discount code!! Helps so much! Definitely try out the tri layer it’s so freaking cool!
Crazy work 🔥
Thank you!!
Really Wylde patches!!!!
Awesome video and thanks for sharing! I struggle with creating unique shapes for my patches, how/where do you go to create your unique patch outlines?
I make most my outlines. Sometimes I goggle hat patch shapes or outlines and get inspiration from them. I have got some free patch outlines from Facebook groups also. If you play around with shapes and welding them together and stretching them to the size you need you can make some cool outlines that way. You can also buy patch packs on etsy. If your using lightburn make an art library just for patch outlines. Makes it so much easier when it comes time to design a patch for someone when you can see all your options in one place.
I appreciate the information. Always inspiring! Keep them coming.
Thank you so much! I love inspiring others so I appreciate this comment!
Super Awesome! Love the material sample ring!
It's so nice. One of my favorite things. It makes my life so easy when I am making hats.
Absolutely agree with the comments on this!!! Those are some of the best patches I have seen ever!!
Thanks, I love making these and I’m glad you love them too!
@WyldeWillow I hope to be as good as you someday
New subscriber... you just set the bar amazing high with your patches/work! Didn't think in my Wyldest dreams you could engrave letherettte like that.
Thanks! It took a lot of trial and error to get leatherette to work right!
Next level!!! Thoroughly impressed! Very inspiring for someone who is trying to get into this. Though I have been experimenting with the leather, I'd be honest in saying I'm a little bit intimidated by the acrylic, although I can definitely see the benefits of it (and thanks for the tip on where to get samples in your other vid). I really liked how you combined the two materials and doubled up on some of the patches to create depth in some of those pieces. 🤯
Comments like this truly make my heart so happy! Makes me feel so good about making these videos and pushing me to keep posting!
What type of laser are you using currently? Are you running your material test grids?
@@WyldeWillow Ha! I have to admit that I haven't been doing that. But since I've seen some of your videos, I certainly will be.
As for my laser engraver, I am using an Atomstack A70 Max. As you mentioned in your video, I chose this one because with it I can switch between a 35-watt and a 70-watt diode laser as the need arises.
And you should be very proud of your designs. I mean this when I say that they are truly inspiring.
I had an old gym partner tell me one time that if you have a goal you want to achieve, you gotta surround yourself with people that are better than you in that specific thing you wish to improve on. Been great advice indeed.
Thanks again for the great vids, and I wish you all the best.
Your channel is super cool! You are so talented- an absolute inspiration to us small business owners
Thanks so much, that means a lot to me!
didn't know thats possible with lasers.. looks really nice..
Thanks!!
Awesome.....GREAT information.
Glad it was helpful!
Your designs are killer.
Thank you!! It’s my favorite thing to do!
can you show us how you do the acrylic? like the full process?
I’ll be making a video soon!
Awesome!
Very cool. Thanks for
@WildWillow could you please consider doing a tutorial on how you made the red white and blue patches please as I can't see those three colours as an option on rowmark. Thanks. Do you recommend the Lasertre K1 please as its not in your list? Thanks
The red white and blue you can only get from lonestar adhesive. You can save 5% if you use my code WYLDEWILLOW. I would absolutely recommend the K1. Nothing fancy about it but it is a beast. Its huge! I love the Switchable power option.
I’m wanting to purchase my first engraver to start making and selling hats . I’ve been hesitant but you have really inspired me to move forward with your ideas.
Heck yeah!! Love to hear that!
This is a great video! Thank you so much for the information. It seems I have to upgrade my laser as well as create a showcase of my designs. I got the wecreat to start out, but am realizing how much I need something stronger. Any suggestions for my next laser when creating patches?
I would check out the Thunder Bolt. It is a RF tube C02. If you want to go even bigger check their Nova series.
I will check it out ty!
Great video.
Thank you, I appreciate it!
You are Brilliant!!!
Appreciate it!
This is an excellent video! Beginner question: I was trying to follow along, but have to ask after running the test grid, how do you tell LIGHTBURN that you want these different shades on the patch? Thanks in advance!
You would have to enter the power and speed settings in the test grid Into a layer on light burn.
AMAZING WORK!!!
I have 2 questions. You talked a little about the Laser Tree 20/40/60w. I’m looking to upgrade and that one is on my list. I have not seen any honest reviews (pro & cons) and in action comparing work quality to a CO2. Have you done a review yet? 2nd question is, Have you used this diode laser to make any of your patches?
Keep up the excellent work & videos!!! Thank you!
Sorry must have missed your comment. I have not but I really like it. Be ready for the size, it's huge! I use a diode for most my patches. Better details than a C02. I think I have a discount code if you decide to buy it WYLDEWILLOW
THANK YOU, That helps a lot!!
Keep up the amazing work you do, it’s very inspiring!
Thank you. This video helps alot. When you warm your patches up what is it sitting on.
A hot plate!
@@WyldeWillow thank you
Awesome info!! I'm feeling more confident with each vid!! Thank you so much!!! Could you do a tutorial on the Two Ravens inlay, please?
I’ll put that in my notes and try and add it into my next video. 🤗
@@WyldeWillow no rush! I know you're bustin' it on all sides!!
Incredible video, thank you! What thickness of rowmark are you using for hat patches?
Thank you! I use 1/16 thickness!
What adhesion should I choose for hats? They have multiple options and it's confusing. Sorry I'm new to this.
Subscribed.
Have you found any alternatives to Hydbond or LSA adhesive? It seems really expensive for only a thin layer of plastic.
It would be awesome if you made a video showing tear tests for similar products like hotfix, heat-n-bond, fuse-n-seal, and some others. Im sure there is something out there that works just as good at a fraction of the price. Im in Canada, and i dont have access to a lot of these products for testing.
I had a custom in Canada, he had mentioned the same thing to me. I don’t have an alternative option at the moment. I have tried other ways but haven’t had the success that I have with hydbond or LSA. I always buy my adhesive in bulk to get the cost down.
may be a dumb question, the leatherette your using is Hydbond or Lonestar? do you apply the add the adhesive yourself or buy the sheets w/adhesive (quite a difference in price) thanks for all of your info and sharing your knowledge, new to this (been building leather bags and doing diode laser engrave) starting out by doing (and hopefully selling) hats for my band. from there we'll see. thanks again.
I use hydbond adhesive (applying it myself) and both hydbond and loanstar for my leatherette
I have so many problems with acrylic sliding, adhesive squeeze out and the patch shrinking after I cools. Have any tips for that?
I can feel my blood boiling just answering this. My best advice is to turn down the heat and use very little pressure. If you have a dual heat press that helps. Might have to leave it in there a little longer but I think that allows the heat to slowly transfer to the adhesive instead of roast the patch.
what type of space i am going to need for a beginners?
You could grab a 400x400mm diode laser to get started.
May I ask where you get the Wood Grain products/patches? Cannot seem to find them
Hydbond or patch crafters
Not sure if you’ll see this but where do you get your hats from??
Could you show a sample to your test cards from your CO2 laser or are they pretty much the same?
For C02 I usually run my cards from 10 to 25% on power and 300 to 600 on speed. I have a 100W C02.
Can you drop the link for the blue leatherette? I don’t see it on jpplus.
Damn!
Just bout a Creality laser cutter/engraving machine and well, it’s my first and don’t know what to do with it.
I’ve been looking to make something like this but don’t know how to start.
I want to make all black and white leather patches. If you could show me the way to get these materials, I would very much appreciate it!
If your just starting out I would grab some white to black leatherette from hydbond.
hydbond.com/products/solid-white-black-hydbond-leatherette-sheet-12x24
There are a ton of white and black acrylic options from Johnson Plastic Plus but they can be a little tricky at first compared to using leatherette.
www.jpplus.com/rowmark-lasermax-engraving-plastic
For the acrylic I use 1/16 thickness material. And if you order from Johnson Plastic Plus you can save 15% with my coupon code ANA-VCU
Do you run all your patch images. As a SVG or PNG? I personally prefer png and I use gray scaling to get the different shades to pull through on either the tricolor or the leatherette.
I have been messing around with running images or PNGs on my patches and you can definitely get some cool patches that way. Not sure if I have tried using gray scale, I will have to try that out.
I was just looking on JPP for the red, white and blue and couldn’t find it. I’ll look again
For that you will have to go to lone star adhesive.
@@WyldeWillow That’s where I ended up ordering from. Thanks girlie!
It and a few other color combos are exclusive to Lonestar Adhesive
Great work. What company are you using to buy your hats
Park Whole Sale & S&S
Do you use your thunder for the hat patches?
Some orders I do. On my smaller orders or orders with alot of fine details I still use my diode. Large order with simple designs I use my Thunder.
What machine yall using. Out of curiosity I have an OMTECH one
I use both my Xtool D1 and my Thunder Nova for patches.
Where do you buy your hats from?
S&S also Parkwholesale
Is it possible to put a patch on without the hat press? I'd like to try one without the investment up front.
You can use like an adhesive leather glue for the leather patches, that’s what I used to do. If your interested I can recommend you an affordable heat press when your ready. I have been through quite a few😅
2:05 looks awesome, where did you purchase your tri colored leatherette patches. I went to the JPP website and they said they don't sell them
It’s tri layer rowmark on Johnson plastic plus
Has a patch ever fallen off after being heat pressed on? Ive always just sowed them on by hand...
Haven't had one fall off yet. At least that I know of.
@WyldeWillow thank you, you really inspire me to continue my journey in this laser engraving business. I work full time blue collar job avg 50-60 hrs a week and it's really hard for me to make time for my business.
@ I totally understand where your coming from. That was my husband as well last year. We finally made the jump though and we are doing my business full time. Gotta take some risks in life, ya know.
Red, White, and Blue Rowmark? Where? Whenever I've looked on JPPL and it's not listed, even with your link. I saw in a recent email Lonestar adhesive has a red,white, and blue. That's the only place I've found it. Do you have to special order it from JPPL?
For the red white and blue Rowmark you will have to get it from lonestar. I used to special order it from Johnson Plastic Plus but they told me just to get it from lonestar now.
Hey miss willow, do you sale just a wild willow patch?, id like to put one on my riding jacket.
Yeah I can for sure do that! Do you have instagram by chance? If so you could message me on there and we can go over details and shipping.
Thanks for the support!!
Hi. You are fantastic…..can you make some patch for me, l have a heat hat patches, so l just need to buy you some parcha. Thanks
Can you show your work in action?
I’ll make a video soon!
Hey friend can I buy patches from you guys give a shout out to confirm I'm just starting I need your services to help me I love what do thanks in advance
Hello! My IG is linked on my description. Message me on there I’d love to get some patches made for you if you still need them
you are as smart as you are beautiful
Would you be willing to give me a 1 on 1 paid class?
Super Dope Information ℹ️ n she’s hot😊😊😊
That romark is spendy. Like $14 a sqft. Ouch.
i have used all thease materials, but wow i though i was good a patch makeing you just gave me some ideas that would be great to offer my customers will my xtool s1 40w achive thease results?
They absolutely should. Might be little harder because it’s more powerful but getting settings dialed in and run material test grids! & thank you!
Really Wylde patches!!!!