Branding with an actual Iron! Easiest Solution!

[@keithklein4538]

Great job Laura! I’m old enough to remember my grandmother using one of those irons and the trick is you don’t leave it plugged in. She would allow it it heat up and test it wit a drop of water to see if it was hot, then unplug it to do her ironing only re-heating it when the going got too hard. The mass of the iron hold heat for a long time. Cheers

[@billgiles3261]

When I joined the Air Force we had irons like these. To test the heat a quick spit was all that was needed. Obviously Grandma was more couth.

[@JohnnyRottenest]

“Can’t stop smiling” - loved that part. Well the whole video, but especially when she can’t stop smiling.

[@tomim7187]

In the IG stories it was difficult to see how truly old that iron is... those irons were originally plugged in until it got to temperature then unplugged and used. Saw old ones like that that my grandmother used! It works so great! The brands look awesome! Yes, GENIUS!

[@danielrose1392]

...which also explains the weight. These irons required a certain thermal mass to hold enough heat.

[@mgmoody42]

It's basically copied from the original idea of a cast iron "iron" (which apparently is where the named originated) that was heated on a wood or coal burning stove. The mass was needed to hold the heat. Of course, once the thermostat was applied to the device it no longer needed to remain plugged in and the mass was reduced significantly.

[@wbfaulk]

Good point. Pre-electric irons would have been put in a fireplace or on a stove to warm up. This was just a first generation of replacing fire with electricity without rethinking how it might work.

[@NiHaoMike64]

@@danielrose1392 So basically a so called "cordless" iron. I wonder if some phase change material like low temperature solder could be used to greatly reduce the mass needed.

[@sosteve9113]

These where the next step

[@abhishekbanerji6559]

Your creativity, imagination and talent is incredible but your genuine joy stands out. 👌🏽

[@WilliamRoycoaching]

Love this format of video where you talk and explain. The usual "music and small infos" is awesome as well but that's a good change. And now I need an iron !

[@KennethMcGrath]

A) This is incredibly helpful, practical, and creative; and. B) I love every video that brings out your terrific smile. Thanks, Laura for knocking it out of the park with one of those simple ideas that never would occur to most of us! #peace

[@tomjohnson2728]

Laura - The best part of this is your surprised elation at how well it worked. It's fun when you have an idea and it just works. So often things kind of work ... then it takes a lot of tweaking to improve.

[@j.schraubar1171]

Dieses unbeschreibliche Gefühl, wenn etwas noch besser wurde als man es sich erträumt hätte. Da bekommt man ja Gänsehaut so überwältigend strahlst Du. Tolle Videos, tolle Projekte macht großen spaß zuzuschauen und nachzumachen.👌😊👍👍👍

[@mitchyuk]

There is always a fine line between "genius" and "batshit crazy" :D I'm stunned with the results you got, particularly on leather. Be a great way of adding finishing touches to things you make.

[@eoincolfer63]

I just can’t get over the way she draws her lines. I can’t. They’re perfect.

[@johnparochelli9202]

This was detailed in a U.N. publication about micro enterprise shoemaking. It has very good instructions for making several tools from repurposed materials. Very nice to see it being used! Great job!

[@ellenh1799]

This has to be one of my favorite builds! The designs are endless with this!

[@toddtempleton6514]

Awesome video. Your enthusiasm and joy for the result is infectious. FYI -- from an electrical point of view, it is actually not really very dangerous. The device is a purely resistive load, like an incandescent lamp, and the only failure mode is a short circuit from hot to neutral/ground. That would trip the breaker, so the device is already protected. There isn't any way for the body of the iron to get electrically energized without tripping the breaker. Electric lamps with incandescent bulbs are made the same way. You need not worry about it being inherently unsafe. The handle getting hot enough to fry your hand is another thing. Keep doing what you do. You are awesome.

[@assuredgrave]

That worked so well!!! I've not seen the electric ones, just the older ones that you sit by the fire to heat up!

[@joaosantiago8879]

I really appreciate your energy! I'm searching for an accessible and rather cheap homemade way to carve my logo on wood, and I feel inspired now! But mostly, what I really like are the messages you pass through in a very creative way! I'm a maker, and I indeed Love Equality! Keep up the good work!!👊🏻

[@jayyatulis7691]

Brilliant idea! Cannot believe the heat out of these old irons. Hand carving into the brass is so authentic and cool! 👍🏻😀

[@laurakampf]

Hangcarving brass is super satisfying

[@algemeennut6683]

Hi Laura, great video! Small note of warning with old electric irons: they can contain asbestos! Also the old power cords can contain asbestos fibers. So never cut those open without protection. Mostly models from before the 80s I think. The mica layer you removed is a safe material, but should be replaced with a new insulation layer. It also would keep the handle a bit cooler I think.

[@lulirosset]

The branding irons are beautiful and work awesome! There are tons of objects around us that were well designed and fabricated with really good materials for the time they were conceived. Those objects were made to last. It's a wonderful idea to work around the "flaws" of the technology of the time those things were created and put them to work again. I think the message here is: Do you really need to buy it new? Try to use what's around you and create something that's useful and beautiful. Yes, it takes time and work but it's totally worth it! I support that 100%!

[@laurakampf]

Very well said! Thank you!

[@gorxor]

Das beste ist Deine Freude über den coolen Versuch. Richtig gute Idee und super Ergebnisse.

[@stratocaster_o]

Love this format with you talking over the project and to the camera ❤️

[@KarolineHinz]

I suspected something after the podcast...Amazing how well it works!! And perfect that you can change the plates as well!

[@laurakampf]

Yes! When we finally get to collaborate we need to make a plate for you :)

[@adapa22]

None of your ideas are dum... Good job! And I do have a tiny little travel iron from the 50s and I love it as I enjoy your crazy ideas ! Keep on smiling 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@MrAriano65]

Hola Laura, escribo desde Chile 🇨🇱, hace más de 20 años realicé el mismo proyecto y desde entonces he obtenido el mismo resultado. Le sugiero que considere reemplazar el mango por un soporte más rígido y le dé más separación con la base, yo le aisle con corcho el mango pero hoy en día existen aisladores de silicona que ofrecen mejores resultados. Al igual que usted yo tuve la misma sonrisa cuando vi el resultado inicial (claro que su sonrisa es más linda que la mía). Un gusto ver su trabajo y me recuerda usted mucho a alguien que conocí cuando yo era joven, es realmente grande el parecido pero ella ya no está en este mundo, un saludo cordial desde Chile 🇨🇱, felicidades

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Beautiful camerawork, excellent screen presence, and overall a bang up job all around. I love it!

[@reydelsanchez]

I think that once the iron gets hot enough, one will unplug the plug-tail from the iron and then iron the clothes...once it started to cool down, they would plug it back again to reheat. This prevents from the iron getting superhot🔥 that the handle cannot be touched because there's no heat setting knob to regulate the heat...I think that's how they iron their clothes on the old days...same concept as the first irons that were place ontop a stove or fire to heat and those handles where made of wood. Awesome project!! Love your videos and your Beatiful Smile...we all do!!😊👍

[@taralynvonderlinden500]

Really enjoyed the project and slightly different format of the video! The broken up format of the video really took us along the discovery process with you. Thanks for sharing!

[@laurakampf]

Thanks for your feedback-glad you enjoyed the video

[@AutotechWoodworking]

I couldn't help but smile myself when you removed the iron from the cardboard and it had burned a perfect image. Great idea on this one Laura!

[@willmorrison1022]

Good work, nice idea of using the iron for a heating element. A couple of suggestions: 1) When heating the brass up, at least the first time (because the color will stay), when the color changes to that reddish, almost gold color, it's ready to brand with. In fact, that's a pretty good way to tell. 2) Do a thicker piece of brass and it will hold heat longer, so you can unplug the iron and not burn your hand. Others have mentioned the heat issue, listen to them. 3) Do your patterns so that the part you want to brand is the raised part. So your letters are actually the part you're keeping high, the background gets lowered. It helps make your patterns stand out. 4) Your first wood brand was on too long, that's why it has that background halo of burn. That can actually be sanded lightly and lessened. You had a great first experience, kind of like mine when I started doing this stuff. It's incredibly rewarding to see such instant results at something you've never done before. And now you have something you can use for years. How cool is THAT? Great work!

[@agente_ai]

Dude...I love you so much for this!!!! My grandmother used to have one of those old irons....but yeah. for sure i need to try this - on cardboard and leather!!! DANKE so very much!! GENIUS, LAURA!!!

[@custos3249]

Nice idea. Seen people make desoldering pots with old irons, so pretty natural progression to branding.

[@raudi42]

Seeing your enthusiasm is so inspiring - I sit with a BIG grin!

[@frauwinzig-maschawinkels6758]

hahaha i love this idea! so cool! best part: the smiles & how happy you are!

[@Nono-hk3is]

Seeing your genuine joy as you tested the system 💜💜💜

[@chitchatwithtani.8589]

it is wonderful we are using this from years for branding on pu foam. we also use external thermostat for maintaining temperature.

[@n.gravey3735]

YES YES YES!! So awesome to see the tape dispenser properly again! :) Thank you for listening to me all those weeks ago and bringing it out.

[@laurakampf]

:)

[@sulivanswan]

Hello Laura Kampf. Thank you very much for the idea. We used these irons even without electricity by heating them with the fires. we used to put them on the burning charcoal, and ironed the clothes with them. So we can apply this method to heat the brand plate if we don't have electricity or for other reasons.

[@romnyyepez]

Love it from the very beginning...such a humble way to introduce a vídeo

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great project. Thanks for sharing. The result on leather is outstanding. Your enthusiasm makes that many people will want to try this.

[@chewychop]

Laura, you really do bring us so much joy. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@timmymartin317]

Absolutely brilliant. I’ll have to start shopping the flea markets for one of these irons. Just an idea get yourself an infrared temp gun and test at a variety of different temperatures then work backwards from there to see how long you need to leave it plugged in before it reaches the ideal temperature. I might be wrong but I think these irons were intended to be plugged in and brought to temperature then unplugged for use. I think they’re so heavy so they hold the heat while unplugged. Again, you’re brilliant! Yep up the great work.

[@stumcconnel]

That worked so well! Looks amazing on the leather. Stickers are so 2019, leather patches are where it's at now! Btw, no need for a new handle, just wear a welding glove ;)

[@missremmy4551]

A glove would be too easy😜

[@rmcpeek]

Turn your hand into glove but dipping it into acid

[@Meataumaton]

The real flex here is that Laura remembered to carve the words backwards first time around

[@Eyagsf]

Tom AKA Nikumandroid ...her insta post shows she learned the hard way😂

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

Tom AKA Nikumandroid ... I thought 3:22 showed otherwise. I’m confused.

[@jammi__]

The edited video doesn't have to be in the same order as it's filmed. Don't get confused by basics.

[@brianmi40]

and then promptly forgot for the 2nd go...

[@daskleinegluck4553]

Es ist sehr schön dich vor lauter Begeisterung so lächeln zu seh'n. Tolles Projekt! 🥰

[@Sascha_LB]

Alle haben gesagt, dass klappt nie... da kam Laura, die wusste das nicht und hat es einfach gemacht. Coooooles Projekt. Danke fürs Zeigen Gruß Sascha

[@evantoli5636]

Wonderful - I liked your excitement at this discovery as much as the branding iron! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisirie69]

What an invention 🙌🏼 but the fact I felt so chuffed with your findings knowing ya sore with joy,, that’s happiness and enjoyment x

[@1duskyknight]

What a great idea. I have an old travel iron that I have been too scared to use on my clothes, so with your help i'll turn it into a leather branding iron. Thank you for sharing. God Bless.

[@barrettbryan8905]

That's awesome! I actually did this same thing with an iron similar to yours! I use it for doing stamps on my leather work. I had never seen anyone else do this before so I was happy to see that you made it! Now all I need is that little hand held CNC thing!

[@chrinamint]

I love your excitement at how it worked out! And yes...that little iron is SUPER cute!

[@randynovick7972]

When you are looking for Kampf fans, you will only need to look around for the people who are wearing heat-embossed leatherwork and have their right hands wrapped up in bandages.

[@santiguardiola5397]

I love the enthusiasm you put in it.

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

Your excitement makes me want to try this even more!!! Thanks for the smiles and lessons!!

[@thirdson2441]

Now this is awesome. Your joy is infectious!

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

I really like this idea because you’re not messing with electrical components. Obviously the down side is the size but great overall!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jdtan0]

Really cool! I enjoyed seeing your joy of creation. Not every project has that feeling, but when it happens it's awesome!

[@joco4488]

I really enjoyed your enthusiasm with the results!

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

That is brilliant Laura just pure brilliance!!!!

[@silviabuse7289]

Wow, einfach genial die Idee und das es noch so alte Bügeleisen gibt. Grandios

[@AB5900.]

I love how happy you are, and how surprised and excited you are in every step! So enjoyable to watch. Great video!! And great project!!

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

Enjoy watching your hands work. Great Job, need to build one myself!

[@fudobakari]

I love how excited you are in this video. Had me smiling the whole way.

[@kevgermany]

Those irons were supposed to be used like a flat iron. Heat on stove. Test temperature with water/spit on the sole. Take off the heat and iron. They retained heat for ages. My great grandmother used two in rotation. One heating, while she ironed with the other. As soon as the one was too cold, she swapped. Great project, has given me an idea.

[@asha2018]

Watched this being tested on insta. Was v excited for the vid. Great upcycling

[@shanejohnson800]

It may have gotten really hot because of something that was taken out when it was taken apart but you are a very good crafts person and you’re awesome

[@pscottlee22]

It is fun to see the joy this brings you. Keep Creating.

[@NicosProjects]

Sensationell! Ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass die Power des Bügeleisens ausreicht! Tolles und inspirierendes Projekt wie immer! Viele liebe Grüße Nico von Nico's Projects :-)

[@DAVADMDAVAD]

I'm sure this has occurred to you but, a higher (deeper) stamp edge will avoid over-burn on the edges, I would think. Fantastic job! I have my grandfather's old iron but it has one of those old power cables made from asbestos.

[@marcinsykut497]

Off course its going to work . Fresh idea and execution . Thank you Laura !

[@DickvanZanten]

Genius! Laura Ich danke Dir recht Herzlich für's Idee. So ein Eisen kosttete Mir nur €12,- und ergibt mir ein grosseres Brenneisen von Profi Qualität!

[@Hellyers]

Nice to see you enjoying making videos again.

[@JohnMadeit]

Using a iron for a branding iron. 👍🤣 awesome. I've been making branding iron to sell. And it's always so satisfying to see the 1st time you brand with it. I was surprised to see how much detail you can actually get.

[@JMEJIZU]

Beautiful iron, beautiful project and beautiful you, thanks for teaching so much, greetings from Chile.

[@springwoodcottage4248]

How inventive and practical, such a sweet way to carry yesterdays technology into tomorrow. Thanks for sharing!

[@edshelden7590]

I like the bandaid on the finger. Very clever project.

[@3DPrintingNerd]

WOW, that works so well! the result on cardboard so very unexpected.

[@davebauerart]

It's genius! The style of the iron is cool, and the brands look great.

[@marioechave6470]

me encantan tus publicaciones , sos una inspiracion , admiro tu trabajo , tu espiritu emprendedor y sobre todo la buena onda que siempre esta volcada en cada uno de tus trabajos . felicitaciones

[@tonyblade83]

Whole new meaning to branding iron. Love it

[@allanlmann8755]

Laura, you’re a genius. Love your work and the videos that allow us to be part of the discovery of making.

[@marioechave6470]

love your publications, you are an inspiration, I admire your work, your entrepreneurial spirit and above all the good vibes that are always focused on each of your works. Congratulations

[@LosPeregrinos51]

Neat project. We had an iron much like that in our holiday caravan (trailer for the 'Merican audience) - don't know why we didn't have a full sized domestic one except Dad liked gadgets. When it got to be "hot enough" (flick some water - or spit - on it) you unplugged it and used it. I remember my mother getting very upset when it was put down on the Formica laminate work top!

[@ernestomoran2556]

Laura you are a natural presenter.. Much love to you....

[@richardfarley7472]

Your joy of success is infectious! Another great video! I imagine you could easily add a thermocouple and temperature controller so that you could leave it plugged in and on without overheating. It’s fairly simple, adds some functionality, and keeps it safer to use, especially if you want to brand many items in a row.

[@eftimiakoulousa4416]

Is very hot because this is a unit for 110V (american power) and you connected to 220V.

[@Janeway-326]

The best of this project is Laura's smiling face!! 😊😊

[@morganpavelka4945]

“It’s so hot, it’s too hot to touch” *continues to touch it without any sort of gloves*

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Suggestion:Permanently attach a meat themometer (or one from a discarded gas grill) and test for optimum heat. Of course each material being branded would be a different temp. Record heat settings on a tag attached to cord for future use. Additionally, a reostat switch would allow dialing in settings for optimum consistency when burning multiple, same material, items. Truly enjoy your curiosity, imagination and skillful execution in your projects. The joy you display is contagious. Thank you so much for sharing projects and repurposing the toil and resourses of days gone by.

[@eftimiakoulousa4416]

Is very hot because this is a unit for 110V (american power) and you connected to 220V.

[@prasadvn524]

Nice job.Using a bakelite handle and wiring a thermostat switch will definitely make it more useful

[@fielding68]

Love your enthusiasm. Great video. Thank you.

[@qball2479]

Brilliant! You are amazing! Cheers to your curiousity & being so inventive! Well Done!

[@eln74]

Beautiful Laura if you get those silicone pan handel protectors and install it in your new iron you won't suffer any burns, please be safe and thanks for sharing this awesome video...!!! 😍

[@CopeauxAndCo]

that's brilliant! congrats from France!

[@offlinetours]

Love the meditative style of your vids... great to calm down and relax.

[@tinkmarshino]

yowzer what a great thought.. I am buying up irons now.. what a fantastic idea gal.. I am gonna have to check out more of your stuff..

[@w6263]

'love it!' your enthusiasm, the idea!

[@ayodelemobolajiolawepo]

The Iron didn't come with a regulator like modern ones, you simply Unpluged it when it got excessively hot, that's the reason it has a detachable cord.... WOW! This is an Awesome Usage Idea....

[@joseoscaralvarezacosta7696]

Me gustó mucho y me dio gozo verte feliz por tu logro, saludos desde Tabasco México

[@hanshans387]

This is awesome! Would a little thermal compound on the iron help the brass plate heat up more evenly?

[@BasteLey]

Great idea - ok its on my todo-list - thanks and greatings from the middle to the west!

[@peachstatecustoms]

Awesome job! Love your out of the box thinking. The only issues I see you running into is getting accurate alignment and dialing in your dwell time. Especially on finished leather goods. The last thing you want to do is finish a leather project then put your mark on crooked or even scorch it. This would be perfect for leather patch making though. You don't have to be accurate when making patches, just make sure to cut it out straight.

[@martinh1262]

Que buen trabajo!!!. Gracias mil veces por darnos ideas. Abrazo gigante para vos!