Hot Foil Stamping Leather with No Tools

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  • @sixtonshark2854
    @sixtonshark2854 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks for going into so much detail about this, I keep coming back to it whenever I look into doing foil stamping without an expensive press. The boiling water idea is brilliant.

  • @brandigarnier3423
    @brandigarnier3423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Hi! I found your video during a search for "hot foil stamp how to", because the foil I bought did not come with instructions. And I wanted all the info I could get before doing it on a project. Seems self explanatory to a degree, but I wasn't sure of heat temp, pressure etc. Sooooo...I have custom brass stamps for my leather business and have found an easy way to heat them to a pretty perfect temp for heat stamping with a press. So I decided to try my letter stamps that way too and it works great! It's an electric MUG WARMER! Lol! No kidding. Basically it's just a small little hot plate but the temp probably doesn't reach over 200 degrees, so it's a great inexpensive way to achieve results. I learned by trial and error on scrap leather. Rubbing alcohol worked pretty good too for edge clean up, and I learned a firm quick press is best, not a long press like a brass stamp without foil. So, gosh I wrote a lot, apologies, but I just wanted to share with you what worked for me and to say thank you for giving additional helpful info! Happy leathering!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's awesome! Thanks for the note! do you have a video or pics somewhere? I'd love to see it

    • @ShivAadesh
      @ShivAadesh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cerupsly Even we would lovveeee to see itt....!! 😀✨

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ShivAadesh I've tried this. I didn't get good results. Maybe my mug warmer is too puny.

    • @ShivAadesh
      @ShivAadesh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cerupsly ohh.... NP... It's always good to share the experience... And we definitely have other things to cheer... 😎
      ... Thanks for the rpl... 🤩

  • @SheerStitchery
    @SheerStitchery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Love this! I like how you explained the temperature it needs to be, this is the first tutorial that explains this. Thanks!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sheer Stitchery you’re so nice!!!

  • @mjulia92
    @mjulia92 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video is so awesome!! Imperfections and handcrafted items go hand in hand, and it’s what makes them unique and beautiful. Very helpful video, thank you!!

  • @Mrsnunyabiznezz
    @Mrsnunyabiznezz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU!! My daughter is getting her boyfriend a leather wrist band that is like 2 inches wide and it is laced up on the sides. It has nothing in the middle and we have been racking our brains for 3 days to figure out a way to put something in the middle, like a band he likes or a song title. It's black leather, like this so just embossing wasn't going to work. Came across this and NOW we can do this. I think you did a hell of a job. Thank you for saving me and my 16 yr old thanks you too!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Huzzah! Send pics!

  • @patriciaingraldi4719
    @patriciaingraldi4719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you. That was very helpful especially you working out all the issues you came upon. Great job!!

  • @heylady2110
    @heylady2110 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    You are a brave man 😂 but over all it turned out really good I’m impressed .❤️

  • @Ladyfyre-graphics
    @Ladyfyre-graphics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This looks really great, it adds to the sentimental value too as you put so much effort and time into it :-)

  • @AffordBindEquipment
    @AffordBindEquipment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you can plug the soldering iron into a light dimmer and you can then control the temp way down to what you need.

  • @BornAgain330
    @BornAgain330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey buddy I just recently got into leather work bud rebinding Bibles and man I went to hobby lobby and got those “foil sheets” and I guess they need adhesive; it was still a MESS haha and this has been the first video I’ve seen that went into this without need a commercial machine so to speak haha but God bless man and keep on keepin on lol take care

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They definitely do not need adhesive. It’s a matter of putting the foil side the right direction and getting the heat right!

  • @TheLeathersmithShop
    @TheLeathersmithShop 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I started off with a wood burner and the optional letter stamps. The more expensive ones have temperature control, but if you already have one without a temp control, you can go to home depot and get a light switch dimmer for like $5. Just plug your burner into the switch, plug the switch into the outlet, then adjust the switch until you get the right temp. Use pliers to switch out the letters and they heat up in less than 30 seconds, so no waiting.

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh great idea!

  • @barattolo
    @barattolo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What happens if the stamp is too hot? I'm thinking if I could dip the stamp in boiling water, and maybe heat it up briefly with a torch? How precise needs the temperature to be?

  • @clairemeacham5792
    @clairemeacham5792 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making/sharing this video. I learned several things! : )

  • @sarahandrea3159
    @sarahandrea3159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Sooo glad I found this, as I am in the same situation: can't afford to get a professional machine. However, I am a bit confused (maybe as a non-native English speaker). Sometimes you seem to say that you heated up the leather. But you only heated up the metal stamps, right? And if so, in the beginning, you are successfully stamping, but without gloves. hmmm...
    Do you put the entire metal part into a toaster, or is it a mini oven/toaster? Thanks for the clarification!! :-)

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I only heat the letters themselves. Not the leather. And then i attach the letters to the handle, which I did not heat

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      But I bet the letters wouldn’t cool off so fast if you heated the handle as well... of course then gloves would be non-optional.

    • @sarahandrea3159
      @sarahandrea3159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cerupsly thanks, that makes sense :-D

    • @lauradonovan2631
      @lauradonovan2631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cerupsly Did you stamp the leather first, then re-stamp with the foil on top? I saw a tutorial that said to do it that way but it would be easier if you didn't have to.

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Definitely DON’T do it that way. I tried it. It’s nearly impossible to get everything lined back up. You have to do it all in one go. At least that’s what I found.

  • @Ghryst
    @Ghryst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what type of foil are you using?
    i spent $25 on some cricut iron-on foil, and it turns out to be rubbery film of thermo-adhesive, i dare not even try it

  • @lauradonovan2631
    @lauradonovan2631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best video I've seen!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s so nice!!!

  • @goprojay9716
    @goprojay9716 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work. Do you think this could work on a baseball glove? Thoughts? Thanks!

  • @mikecalhoun8497
    @mikecalhoun8497 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Soldering irons are generally about 500 to 600 degrees F. Solder melts at about 400 to 450 degrees as a general rule. This is a very general temperatures. Very nice video.

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right?! That’s what I thought, too

  • @beeb1293
    @beeb1293 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was super helpful. Thank you!!

  • @jimathey6153
    @jimathey6153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    OLD LEATHER SMITH here, it's called DE GLAZER REMOVES ALL YOUR PROBLEMS WITH COATINGS, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

  • @ordnaelshideout
    @ordnaelshideout 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful, thanks for the tutorial!

  • @brenlyd
    @brenlyd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    fantastic. going to do this tomorrow

  • @deinyum1233
    @deinyum1233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi! Great video!! What’s the brand for the stamps? Do they come with the stick you are using to press the stamps down? Thank you in advance!!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Deiny UM I got them from Tandy. And yes. They came with the handle.

    • @deinyum1233
      @deinyum1233 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The Real GM found it. Thank you!!!

    • @professorjan9277
      @professorjan9277 ปีที่แล้ว

      what brand of foil did you use

  • @spdiv1
    @spdiv1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the video! Sorry for the noob question, but what type of foil are you using? Thanks in advance!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      spdiv1 the stuff i used is this:
      www.amazon.com/dp/B010C2DI1S

    • @OrignialLostintheFifthcorner
      @OrignialLostintheFifthcorner ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@cerupsly unfortunately this link now goes to straws.

  • @n2cable
    @n2cable 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    which u think is better...hot stamp or glue and foil leaf?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What he said.

  • @awilk6625
    @awilk6625 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your tips !!! Does it work with syntetic leather ?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t know! Just have to try it! My guess is yes.

  • @lexzan
    @lexzan ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone tried a Sous Vide? I am wondering if you put the letters into a zip lock bag and put it in the water until the stamps are at the desired temp?

  • @mayloh8506
    @mayloh8506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi The Real GM! I loved your video! Apologies in advance if you've answered this question - I had a thorough look. What size are your stamps from Tandy? Thanks!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      May Loh I actually think these letters only come in one size from Tandy, which is where I bought them!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Found it. These are the ones I bought: www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-1-2-13-mm-block-alphabet-set/craftool-1-2-13-mm-block-alphabet-set

  • @FiendishSpirit
    @FiendishSpirit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    from where did you buy those metal letters please ? and can we get custom shapes ?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tandy

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      FiendishSpirit I actually know a place that does custom shapes but I’ll have to hunt for it. I don’t remember them off hand but I bought something from them a while back

    • @FiendishSpirit
      @FiendishSpirit 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also what is that alcohol ? you used to clean the mess ? can't seem to hear what you said. thanks!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FiendishSpirit it’s denatured alcohol. Ethanol

  • @mikecalhoun8497
    @mikecalhoun8497 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about a single burner electric hot plate. You can get them for less than $20. This would allow you to put the letter face down on the heating surface and heat mainly the letter it's self.

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it would work, but you’d need to get one of those infrared thermometers to make sure it didn’t get too hot. Too much heat will wreck the whole deal.

  • @smithajensen6809
    @smithajensen6809 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi. This is a great video. Can we use deco foil?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Smitha Jensen yes. I think so. Try it first though. And experiment with different temperatures. That’s the key thing, I found.

  • @Momsmusicchannel
    @Momsmusicchannel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!!

  • @judec6842
    @judec6842 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you warm the stamp please

  • @akivae4432
    @akivae4432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does this work on faux leather?

  • @dafneperez9586
    @dafneperez9586 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    sooo you are talking about 200 fahrenheit?

  • @vandree12
    @vandree12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can I get all the tools you use in the video?

  • @BJH-iv6nt
    @BJH-iv6nt ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you reseal the leather afterwards?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  ปีที่แล้ว

      I put weatherproofing on. I think I used mink oil or something like that.

    • @BJH-iv6nt
      @BJH-iv6nt ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cerupsly I would not have done this without the machine. You were very brave and did a great job.

  • @mylittleasu
    @mylittleasu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the letters?

  • @michaels34613
    @michaels34613 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I finally found someone not using a scrap of unfinished leather, do you think this process would work on a kate spade purse? The website says it is "boarskin embossed cowhide". Thanks so much

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It will work, but the chances are that there's a boatload of finish on the leather, which you will have to remove first -- otherwise it won't work. I used denatured alcohol to do mine, which worked great. Denatured alcohol is nice because the smell is fairly weak and it evaporates very quickly. Any solvent would work, though. I would want to test it out on a very inconspicuous spot on the bag to make sure that I didn't mess up the bag... maybe the bottom. You will then want to use some sort of leather finish to get the sheen back. Fiebings sells a lot of good stuff. I usually go to the tandy website to buy that stuff. The only thing I would really worry about it getting the luster of the leather to match the rest of the bag. Try the bottom. That's what I would do.

    • @michaels34613
      @michaels34613 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the quick reply that’s what I’ll do

  • @benaltemus2215
    @benaltemus2215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How long did you leave the stamps in the toaster oven before you knew they were at temp? Thanks for the video, I knew there had to be a way to do it without buying the expensive machine!

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Once the toaster oven was hot, it only took a short amount of time to get them hot. Maybe 2-3 minutes the first time. But then

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was a fair bit of trial and error though. So give it a few practice tries to get the hang of it.

  • @joshwright8243
    @joshwright8243 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is the stamp your using heated? Or room temperature? Thankyou

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      did you watch the video?

    • @joshwright8243
      @joshwright8243 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Real GM yes but didn’t quite get if it was heated or not sorry

  • @rsbuilds6046
    @rsbuilds6046 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the letter stamping kid from?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tandy 👍

  • @kaylaschmitt5600
    @kaylaschmitt5600 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you have a link to where you bought the stamp tool? or what type of foil to use or what its called ?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The foil that I used is: www.amazon.com/dp/B010C2DI1S
      I got the stamping tool from tandy.com.

    • @tagreednaqeeb4260
      @tagreednaqeeb4260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cerupsly may I ask you what is the size of the letters?

  • @imtrex521
    @imtrex521 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @pressplay1703
    @pressplay1703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can I do this with kitchen foil?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. It’s a special foil.

  • @mareike4201
    @mareike4201 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! What kind of foil did you use to do this? Thanks :)

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      the stuff i used is this:
      www.amazon.com/dp/B010C2DI1S

  • @Frenchsnipe
    @Frenchsnipe ปีที่แล้ว

    So I need to put the letters in the toster ? 😂

  • @DevilNeverKnows
    @DevilNeverKnows 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do all these people have middle names?

  • @karlaboggs9075
    @karlaboggs9075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What brand of foil is this

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      the stuff i used is this:
      www.amazon.com/dp/B010C2DI1S

  • @robs1190
    @robs1190 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Centering it looks difficult

  • @bridiedrain3722
    @bridiedrain3722 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is a toaster oven please?

    • @cerupsly
      @cerupsly  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+a+toaster+oven

  • @jessecraine5726
    @jessecraine5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about this being Jay Leno? Listen to him.