I've been hot foil imprinting for 20+ years. This machine is fine if you're not changing the Type setup often. Otherwise, that is a high maintenance chase. Good tip about repetitive imprinting. I use antique Letterpress with a Howard Imprinter. Mine doesn't have this fancy temperature gauge, that's a nice feature. Leather is a trial and error process like you say. I have found foil printing leather works best using a 2 step imprint. First imprint no foil to make the impression in the leather, then add foil and reimprint. Just make sure your leather is secure so it doesn't move between the iron process and the foil. Also, when you put a large Die into the Imprinter, give it a little time to completely heat up. Being able to spelling backwards is a bonus! 😁 Cheers!
@@TrailBoundco I use a Clamp - I used to do Bibles. The textured leather covers, it helped to pre press (iron) prior to foil. I have clamps with furniture feet pads glued to them as not to mar the leather.
For anyone who may be at a loss. If you mess up a foil stamp (misaligned, wrong color, not hot enough, upside down) foil will dissolve in acetone!!!!! It will leave behind an imprint depending on the heat and pressure applied, but acetone, or acetone like solutions will strip the foil away! BE CAREFUL THOUGH, acetone will also strip away other finishes and paint, so I'd test it on a scrap first before diving in lol.
Great video. I have a question about a leather pouch that's already assembled. Assuming the front can fit over the plate/tray, would you think it's still possible to heat stamp the pouch? Thanks
Very informative well explained. Three questions 1, do you recommend wet leather , number two how long the foil print stays on the leather. Third can we use the stamp on a finished product.Thank
Is there a way to prevent a silver foil stamp on a luxury wallet from fading away? some glue or sticky spray? i just got mine replaced and I want to make sure the new one will have the logo stays for a long time. thanks!
Can I use gold leaf for this process instead of gold foil? If so where can I purchase from? I tried using gold leaf sheets but they were too thin and did not stick to the leather! However I want to use gold leaf. Thank you
Trying to figure out if it's possible to emboss or stamp foil into stuff with resin printed stamps. I just don't know if what I'm trying to do absolutely requires metal stamps and fancy equipment and if I'm making one offs or only a handful of stamps with custom designs, that'd get expensive and unreasonable to make/have someone make metal stamps of those. Have you heard anything in the scene about people 3d printing stamps for embossing and foil stamping? (or even epoxy stamps if you make a mold and do it that way too)?
What do I seal the foil stamp on learher with to inhibit wearing off? Both Resolene and Saddle Lac dull the metallic effect, make it a spotchy and change the foil color slightly. Booo
Question does, that sliding tray come with the unit or did you buy it separately? I bought a Tandy a imprinter but it just has a fixed plate. Love the video, thanks 👍
Would this work on faux leather as I'm making a charmed book of shadows replica and embossing is a must as tried just sticking just sticking a mdf triquetra to it and looked awful or would heat and faux leather just completely melt or ruin the tools because faux leather is pretty much plastic
Hi, I enjoyed your video. I need to stamp PU leather. The problem I have is my logo size. Its Big ints 3 leters but 25 cm width by 8cm high. Can a brass logo dye be made this size and fit your machine?
Thanks! Great video. I can see alot of other uses like an embossed border or corner detail, maybe even a graphic. Was wondering if you can do a video on Tandy’s new pricing and its changes on you a professional leather worker.
Our specific letters came with our Tandy Heat Embosser but it is now sold out. This Heat Embosser rstyle.me/+lrKuCrh-rFao6uvTNTj2ag This is a very similar machine to ours, and these letters rstyle.me/+3dz6paCnvrf3DZgNr4kg0w work with this specific one.
I live in Turkey. We just bought this machine. On the back of the leather wallet, I will write the names of the customers on the narrow compartment where the hand can easily enter. I want the text to be straight and nice looking, without slashes. The wallet can be opened and closed with a magnet and a phone can be placed inside. What method would you suggest?
Cool video Parker! I've seen you use the heat imprinter before and who knows, maybe somewhere in the future after I've managed to get a bunch of other tools and machines on my wishlist, I'll get myself a machine like this!
I scanned all 152 comments but could not find info on the foil. is that coated? Is it special foil for this technique or can I use mire common foil? It is just to make low volume, and must be low cost. Thanks!
I've looked at how to emboss on vegetable tanned belting leather over previously embossed leather. Pretty hard to do, but the gold foil would almost make previously embossed leather invisible. If I shipped a vintage Hartmann leather bag to you, how much wold you charge to gold emboss three initials?
Hi do you sell the metal stamping alphabets? Seems hard to get the exact metal stamps to fit into the holder of the heat imprinter. If yes, do you have other fonts? Thanks
Love your videos! For every video I watch I get more excited about starting this new hobby of leather work! I’ll be going in a couple of weeks to Tandy to buy some starter equipment! There’s a Tandy in the next city over. I’m really pumped about it!
Gypo - What I would do - Try to hold the stamp with a pair of tongs or pliers, use heat resistant gloves, heat with a heat gun or over gas or alcohol flame. Try to guess about 120 deg C. Press into leather for slow count to 5. Try again. Try hotter. Try pressing longer or harder or shorter or lighter for desired imprint. Use on scraps of material.
commenting on an old vid in the hopes someone sees it! at what point in the process do you do the foil stamping? after dyeing? before finishing? after finishing? 🙏🏼
What do you think of the new pricing system with Tandy and do you know if we have a business set up with them if we will have to reset that up for the new pricing system?
I think it's great! From what I understand, for someone who was already getting the elite pricing, it won't affect you at all. But for anyone who is just getting started is now able to walk in and get the same pricing as everyone else. I don't believe you'll need to do anything with your account. If you signed up for it recently you might be able to get a refund though
Can someone let me know the price of this machine and maybe even the cost for the dyes/makers mark, if possible ? Tandy for some reason forbids it's website in India (the website doesn't even load), which is such a shame.
Hey Stock and Barrel, can you offer the link for the company who makes the stamps for Makers Marks? I love your channel and your adorable family. Hugs to all of you.
Hi thanks for the great information! Can heat embossing also be done on chrome leather or is it only used for veg tanned? I see a lot of people do foil on chrome but I’m curious about the embossing style. Your feedback would be helpful thank you!
I've been hot foil imprinting for 20+ years. This machine is fine if you're not changing the Type setup often. Otherwise, that is a high maintenance chase. Good tip about repetitive imprinting. I use antique Letterpress with a Howard Imprinter. Mine doesn't have this fancy temperature gauge, that's a nice feature. Leather is a trial and error process like you say. I have found foil printing leather works best using a 2 step imprint. First imprint no foil to make the impression in the leather, then add foil and reimprint. Just make sure your leather is secure so it doesn't move between the iron process and the foil. Also, when you put a large Die into the Imprinter, give it a little time to completely heat up. Being able to spelling backwards is a bonus! 😁 Cheers!
good tip didn't think about pre pressing before foil stamping, how do you keep your leather from not moving though?
@@TrailBoundco I use a Clamp - I used to do Bibles. The textured leather covers, it helped to pre press (iron) prior to foil. I have clamps with furniture feet pads glued to them as not to mar the leather.
If I do the foil stamp on crocodile leather what temperature should I get and any note when doing it ?
Do you use anything to adhere the foil to the leather when using a letter press?
For anyone who may be at a loss. If you mess up a foil stamp (misaligned, wrong color, not hot enough, upside down) foil will dissolve in acetone!!!!! It will leave behind an imprint depending on the heat and pressure applied, but acetone, or acetone like solutions will strip the foil away! BE CAREFUL THOUGH, acetone will also strip away other finishes and paint, so I'd test it on a scrap first before diving in lol.
That was the easiest video to learn how to emboss leather! Thank you.
That was fascinating! Thanks for sharing - learher and foiling looks awesome
Your video inspired me. So glad you made it simple to find the right heat press from Tandy. Thanks a ton!
what would you recommend to use for stamping logo on artificial leather?
Hi ! I love your content ! I just wanted to know if with it is resistant and long lasting ? Thx for your answer
Great video. I have a question about a leather pouch that's already assembled. Assuming the front can fit over the plate/tray, would you think it's still possible to heat stamp the pouch? Thanks
I noticed at 08:03 that the right side of the stamp is stronger, is this easily adjustable or just poor quality of the machine?
Mate.. you got such a happy spirit I love.. God bless your heart and family mate.. 🙏
Hello, if I wanted to use this on faux leather can I? I definitely like the foil stamping
when you say 100 degrees is it real units or american units?
Late as hell reply but for anyone wondering now it’s degrees Celsius as you can see at 5:35 it saids °C next to the temperature.
Very informative well explained. Three questions 1, do you recommend wet leather , number two how long the foil print stays on the leather. Third can we use the stamp on a finished product.Thank
How do you get your stamps so clean? My machine always leaves a lot of foil pressed around the outside of my letters
I have the same problem 😢
Hi, Thanks for this video is very cool.
how can I make sure that after some weeks or months the letters are not erased?
Thanks again
Is there a way to prevent a silver foil stamp on a luxury wallet from fading away? some glue or sticky spray? i just got mine replaced and I want to make sure the new one will have the logo stays for a long time. thanks!
How do I protect my luxury leather wallet silver foil stamp from fading? Would a waterproof spray or other glue can work?
Can I use gold leaf for this process instead of gold foil? If so where can I purchase from? I tried using gold leaf sheets but they were too thin and did not stick to the leather! However I want to use gold leaf. Thank you
Can you use this machine on finished goods, like a handbag or a wallet?
Any tips on centering designs ? I am struggling on perfect placement
Very interesting, how do you get a clean stamp on grained leather though?
Is there any idea of how to go about embossing a silicone phone cover?
Trying to figure out if it's possible to emboss or stamp foil into stuff with resin printed stamps.
I just don't know if what I'm trying to do absolutely requires metal stamps and fancy equipment and if I'm making one offs or only a handful of stamps with custom designs, that'd get expensive and unreasonable to make/have someone make metal stamps of those.
Have you heard anything in the scene about people 3d printing stamps for embossing and foil stamping?
(or even epoxy stamps if you make a mold and do it that way too)?
any machine you sugess i can look up to make my customised logos?
Thank ever so much for this video. This video taught me how to use a hot foil stamping machine 😊❤
Great video!
Hola !! El foil se puede aplicar en servilletas de papel como las de cocina ? Gracias
What do I seal the foil stamp on learher with to inhibit wearing off? Both Resolene and Saddle Lac dull the metallic effect, make it a spotchy and change the foil color slightly. Booo
Hello. Where did you get your letter stamp set?
Question does, that sliding tray come with the unit or did you buy it separately? I bought a Tandy a imprinter but it just has a fixed plate. Love the video, thanks 👍
hey, can we do the foil stamping without the machine?
Would this work on faux leather as I'm making a charmed book of shadows replica and embossing is a must as tried just sticking just sticking a mdf triquetra to it and looked awful or would heat and faux leather just completely melt or ruin the tools because faux leather is pretty much plastic
Is that possible to process embossed and stamping at the same place? Thanks
Your Tandy affiliates link isn't connecting ..Im getting an error page.
Hi,here i can found this matrite for imprintig?
Hi, I enjoyed your video. I need to stamp PU leather. The problem I have is my logo size. Its Big ints 3 leters but 25 cm width by 8cm high. Can a brass logo dye be made this size and fit your machine?
Hi! Can you put bigger logos on the machine to emboss the leather?
Can I use a hand branding iron instead of the big machine to do foil stamping ?
Thanks! Great video. I can see alot of other uses like an embossed border or corner detail, maybe even a graphic. Was wondering if you can do a video on Tandy’s new pricing and its changes on you a professional leather worker.
Where can I get this Tandy do not sell it anymore
Are the letters standard that fit all types of stamping machine? Where do u buy the alphabet?
Our specific letters came with our Tandy
Heat Embosser but it is now sold out. This Heat Embosser rstyle.me/+lrKuCrh-rFao6uvTNTj2ag This is a very similar machine to ours, and these letters rstyle.me/+3dz6paCnvrf3DZgNr4kg0w work with this specific one.
Great Video, Thanks for the info, been wondering about the foil stamping! Keep Up The Good Work!
glad to hear that, Thank you!
I live in Turkey. We just bought this machine. On the back of the leather wallet, I will write the names of the customers on the narrow compartment where the hand can easily enter. I want the text to be straight and nice looking, without slashes. The wallet can be opened and closed with a magnet and a phone can be placed inside. What method would you suggest?
Hi, is the machine cameing with leaters?
Cool video Parker! I've seen you use the heat imprinter before and who knows, maybe somewhere in the future after I've managed to get a bunch of other tools and machines on my wishlist, I'll get myself a machine like this!
Hi! where can I order a custom Dice, with the letters I need can you please send me the link .....
stumbled across your video, now i need one of these! thanks for sharng, look forward to seeing more of your videos
I scanned all 152 comments but could not find info on the foil. is that coated? Is it special foil for this technique or can I use mire common foil? It is just to make low volume, and must be low cost. Thanks!
I've looked at how to emboss on vegetable tanned belting leather over previously embossed leather. Pretty hard to do, but the gold foil would almost make previously embossed leather invisible. If I shipped a vintage Hartmann leather bag to you, how much wold you charge to gold emboss three initials?
Just received one of these for Christmas. Thank you for the info!!
my grandpa have an old stamping mashine for ties for funereal wreath. Maybe it also works with leather.
Maybe not.
Would this work in faux leather please?
Hi do you sell the metal stamping alphabets? Seems hard to get the exact metal stamps to fit into the holder of the heat imprinter. If yes, do you have other fonts? Thanks
What oz an color an where did you get leather from in the last field notes video...id like it already that color an weight so i dont have to dye it
Link is no longer working. We’re can I buy everything in this video?
Great video - really interesting insight into how this works. Thanks!
Where can I get the foil how is it called?
Is there a link for the tape?
Can you do this or something similar on faux leather?
Nice one Parker watching from New Zealand 😎
I'm watching from NZ too!!! 😁
Cool video and technique. Could I apply over black velvet? Thanks
How durable is foil stamping? Does it eventually peel off as the wallet ages? Anyone know? Angel from The Bay
How does the foil hold up on leather wallets?
What is the difference between heat stamping and just pressing a stamp in leather with stamp and a cyclinder holder?
yes , what you mentioned is the difference !!!
Love your videos! For every video I watch I get more excited about starting this new hobby of leather work! I’ll be going in a couple of weeks to Tandy to buy some starter equipment! There’s a Tandy in the next city over. I’m really pumped about it!
Hope you’re still doing it!
Turns out we have one here. I’m starting this hobby too. Hopefully you t your tools and equipment.
How durable is the foil?
where can i buy stamp (brass)
Can you do this without the heat machine? I’ve got gold leaf and a stamp with my initials and want to do this on a piece of leather. ANY ADVICE?
Gypo - What I would do - Try to hold the stamp with a pair of tongs or pliers, use heat resistant gloves, heat with a heat gun or over gas or alcohol flame. Try to guess about 120 deg C. Press into leather for slow count to 5. Try again. Try hotter. Try pressing longer or harder or shorter or lighter for desired imprint. Use on scraps of material.
how do you check where it is stamping?
thank you. this was very helpful
your link isn't working to the Tandy site :[ Good vid.
What heat temp is best recommend for leather foil printing
yessssssss
i already love this video.. Which technique would you recommend for car chair seats
The car chair technique.
Great video well worth the watch
Hi I'd like to buy one of these machines - the affiliate link doesn't work do you have another one or where to buy these machine from, please?
Hello where do you get custom stamps made for this machine thanks.
commenting on an old vid in the hopes someone sees it! at what point in the process do you do the foil stamping? after dyeing? before finishing? after finishing? 🙏🏼
amigo en donde puedo conseguie esta maquina
What do you think of the new pricing system with Tandy and do you know if we have a business set up with them if we will have to reset that up for the new pricing system?
I think it's great! From what I understand, for someone who was already getting the elite pricing, it won't affect you at all. But for anyone who is just getting started is now able to walk in and get the same pricing as everyone else. I don't believe you'll need to do anything with your account. If you signed up for it recently you might be able to get a refund though
Can someone let me know the price of this machine and maybe even the cost for the dyes/makers mark, if possible ? Tandy for some reason forbids it's website in India (the website doesn't even load), which is such a shame.
Is there another Heat Imprinting Machine that will fit bigger letters?
Hey Stock and Barrel, can you offer the link for the company who makes the stamps for Makers Marks? I love your channel and your adorable family. Hugs to all of you.
It’s great!) Greeting from Ukraine 🇺🇦!!
Hi thanks for the great information! Can heat embossing also be done on chrome leather or is it only used for veg tanned? I see a lot of people do foil on chrome but I’m curious about the embossing style. Your feedback would be helpful thank you!
It can be done on both chrome tanned leather as well as vegetable tanned leather!
Thanks for this informative video. Was exactly what I was looking for.
Glad to hear that, Thanks Brenda!
This is awsome, just got a green wallet and i wanna do that but sadly i cant purchase this in my country :( Still love the idea of this
Hey,
What exactly is the machine you are using?
Where i can get Heat Imprinting Machine? Link bellow is not working. Thank you
Hi dear is that gold foil good for embossing with no heat? Where do you buy it? Thanks 😊
This thing works on wood ?
Great Video! Do you spray any sealer over the gold leaf to preserve it?
We haven't ever sprayed it with anything to preserve it but we haven't had issues on any of our items that have been gold leafed.
The link is trashed. Did you take it down?
Would this work on faux leather?
Do you offer imprinting services? I’m wanting to have some books imprinted but it’s spendy.
How long does it stay on the leather for?
The tandy link doesn't work!
Will it work on gator leather and if it does what temperature and note should I take when doin it
120-130 Degree Celsius
As soon as he said "Tandy" I knew it would be expensive
Really? As soon as he said Tandy, I knew it was cheap crap.
Sol Wong - yeah, unfortunately he sold out to Tandy a while back.
Hi, I am just getting into this.