How to Basket Stamp a Leather Belt Quickly

In this video, I show you how to basket stamp a leather belt quickly. This is the way that I basket stamp my belts and the fastest way that I have found to complete the stamping and have it come out accurately.
Here are links mentioned in the video:
dgsaddlery.com/ Our website
dgsaddlery.com/free-leather-d... Our page for free download patterns you can use... there are three different font styles available on this page for lettering
/ leatherstampsbyclaymiller facebook page for Clay Miller Leather Tools... this is the basket stamp used in the video
www.barrykingtools.com/ Barry King's website for another source for quality leather stamping tools

[@professorgryphonsmuseumofb5380]

This is the first video I have seen that was 99% direct content teaching on leather stamping!!! A clear and concise explanation and a demonstration that helps us visual learners. Hooray and bravo 😃😃

[@kurzhaarguy]

I'm just about to begin doing this as a retirement hobby. I think I've gained more knowledge with two of your videos (so far) than a stack of books I purchased. You're very generous sharing your knowledge. I feel like I should be paying tuition.

[@Annalorraine67]

Me too

[@alanthomas561]

@@Annalorraine67 Me too!

[@keithpetersen4920]

Don, you are a blessing to all of us wannabe's. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@marty01957]

Three years ago, I was making a rifle sling and this video really helped me out! Now I'm basket stamping a belt, so I'm back for a refresher course. Thanks again!

[@azsaddledoc]

Another great tutorial Don! Thank you for taking the time to film, edit, post these. It is a chunk of your day that benefits others and it is much appreciated!

[@maryfrederickson9400]

So grateful that you are kind enough to share. Thank you very much!

[@groseillegrowa3659]

Don, you are so generous with your knowledge ... it is so inspiring and I thank you so much for giving us your time ... thank you from New Zealand ...

[@johnkennedyswenja]

Thanks for this upload. A trip to your website had me gasping at the masterful leather work you have done. Cheers and thanks for the free downloads.

[@AlastairRosie]

Thanks mate, I've been doing leatherwork for years but was always hesitant to do a basket weave belt for the same reasons others below have said. Thanks again.

[@DM-xr3dp]

Thank you Don since finding your videos I have been watching a bunch of them. They are very informative and interesting. Your generosity in parting your knowledge to others is very much appreciated .Danny

[@predatorof08]

Man, I've been doing it wrong, thank you so much for showing me how, I was always hesitant to do a basket weave, not no more, thanks to you Don, much appreciated.

[@oneidaandthings]

Thanks for this video, it's my first time on this channel and you showed me how to properly do the basket weave. I've been doing it wrong because no one showed me how.

[@michaelcaldwell8090]

Thanks for the help. Following your instructions, my baskets look a whole lot better. Now, teach us to make the whole belt, lining and all.

[@freezinweasle1]

Thank you very much. Excellent video. I tried this for the first time this afternoon and was going crazy trying to keep the stamp at the correct angle. After many, many practices on scrap I am finally getting the hang of controlling the stamp.

[@mikeg3774]

Thanks, Don. I'm still new to leather crafting and watching your video just upped my game. I appreciate your instructional style, too. I have trouble paying attention sometimes but your video is so clear and easy to follow that I got it all the first time (that's a big deal for me). You've got a new fan.

[@jahworks3512]

Thank you I had the basket stamp for 1 year didn't know how to use it but now I know how to deal with it.from Kenya thanks a lot for the tutorial

[@davidellis4416]

Best explanation of basket stamp I have seen, I have struggled with this stamp for yrs, this should help me heaps, thank you

[@beckycification]

Hey don, Thanks for the lesson. I've been a leather craftsman since '67 and haven't done a basketweave belt yet but your video will make it alot easier. Appreciate it brother. Rob leal

[@thewizdad]

This was a very helpful video! That tip on the flat side of the camouflage tool was great! This is exactly the issue I am having.

[@jean-marclabonte2844]

Greetings from the Great White North. Another detailed and educational video once again. I always look forward to your postings because I know I will be learning something valuable. Thanking you for sharing your knowledge,, skills and expertise. Have a Great Day.

[@1924ab]

Big Thanks for sharing such a great video,I haven't done any stamping yet so this was a great tutorial.

[@velomitrovich313]

I couldn't agree more with kurzhaaguy. Starting out, I get so much more information with your videos than the six books I own - which are gathering dust thanks to you.

[@chrisfournier6144]

Awesome, thanks for your expert instruction and craftsmanship!

[@heikolang335]

I am new to leather work. Your Tutorials are so easy to follow, I get the impression even I could do it. Sub and like!

[@tamlove3151]

I’m hoping to start a small business soon. I’ve got pre made belts I’ll just be stamping with my letters to start until I feel comfortable working with raw leather. These videos help me a lot and hopefully I’ll be starting soon! Thank you so much!

[@noarthcreations777]

It's a painstaking process stamping is. I like your work. This video reminds me of my early days of learning. Cheers!

[@richardturietta9455]

Thanks, Don. These videos are great for a hobbyist/beginner like myself. Keep up the good work, may you be very prosperous in your work!

[@stressrelief100]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us , Sir . I have found in the time I have spent on this old Rock that when people become successful in their work, they don’t give away anything they can get that Almighty dollar with . You on the other hand are giving away patters for others to use . You are to be commended for your graciousness . I enjoy your videos and learn quite a lot from them . Thank you again Sir .

[@notwrkn2mch]

Just what i needed....... Thank you for the detailed info to keep them straight

[@robertduvall9580]

Very helpful!!!! Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@fredthompson518]

Your videos have helped me a ton. Thank you so much Don. I would love to see a video of an arrowhead basket stamp on a belt!

[@lizdg3892]

Great tutorial. Lots of good information. Just getting started on leather working. Love it.

[@sonsofliberty1062]

Thanks Don, Great job on showing basket stamping. Thanks for sharing your leather crafting knowledge and wisdom. I'm a new bee to leather craft and appreciate skilled craftsmen showing the public some very helpful techniques. As for me, you can teach an old Dog a few new tricks, (as in an ol' "Devil Dog"). God Bless, God Speed, God bless the Constitution, and God bless the Marine Corps. Semper Fi Brother

[@neilyeag]

Really well explained. I have some of these stamps, but I really struggle to keep everything lined up and running straight. I think this will help a lot.

[@texasclodcruncher9580]

Thanks Brother, Appreciate all the knowledge you shared, feel more confident doing some leather work.

[@alwaysforgetful1]

Thank you so much! I was finally able to get that right. Have a great day.

[@velboyd5483]

Outstanding. Thank you for the tips.

[@greyviking2412]

Thank you sir for all your knowledge videos. Amazing, just amazing.

[@michaelquaranto9585]

thank you Don, all your Vid's are of great help to me, well done

[@tomk1122]

Thank you Don, The only thing I would add would be a slow close up of your finished product running from one end to the other.

[@ArcticFlies56]

Great video for beginners. You can’t beat get the scoop from someone in the bis. Thank you.

[@NHperformancehorses]

Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful!

[@marty01957]

Great tutorial , Don ! Thanks I subscribed.

[@brendacaley9333]

Thanks Don. This is super helpful!

[@lydon1970]

An excellent video with great advice, thank you.

[@littlepacificstudios]

Great teacher and craftsmen! Thank you for sharing with us... :)

[@bobrobinson4557]

Nice video. Thank you. Very instructional and interesting. Can’t wait to give it a try.

[@ronsites2694]

Very nice work! Thank you for your videos.

[@DeanO]

Excellent tutorial

[@javiera.gonzalezgarcia4817]

Ni idea como se hacían, es bueno aprender algo nuevo. Felicidades

[@threecrosses9988]

I really enjoy your videos!!!

[@Meanfidler]

Thanks for another great video!

[@fwright4772]

Great job thanks buddy Just started doing leather work

[@rockdeer4453]

Thank you very much! You managed to answer questions I didn't even know to ask!

[@darrensmall4313]

Very nice work. Thanks for the video and your time.

[@daveddowell1455]

Great tutorial.

[@macgyver2417]

Thanks 4 the lesson,must appreciated.

[@HikeColorado]

This is an excellent video for learning basket weave for beginners to pro’s 👍

[@hellorin]

don, your video is very interesting, you may not have a professional camera crew, proper lighting, clean slab of marble, sensitive microphone or a very unique technique but i really like the way you explain WHY you do things, rather than how you do them, i just hit that subscribe button :)

[@ozzy1066]

Muchas gracias por compartir sus conosimientos muy buena informasion desearia fuera mi maestro.

[@devriescustomleather1109]

Really nice

[@bobheaney211]

Great video brother.

[@cameronbroms5708]

great video amigo

[@rapidroy7]

Very nice , thanks for All you share Don!!!

[@eliasgarcia1703]

Thank you great job

[@cocheeze69]

great video, thanks for sharing!

[@pakistanpoliticswithnaveed7357]

Good work on leather belt.

[@wendyknoxleet]

Excellent. Thanks

[@curtissheppard5195]

Totally Awesome man Thank you for that.

[@Cmoonx2]

Thank you, Don!

[@Meanfidler]

Great video!!

[@neilyeag]

Also I would love to see a video on how you finish this belt.

[@gerisyandrayusman241]

19:40.... metric... I agree... good video!!

[@BDSmithTrucking]

Awesome video man. Just found your channel today, watched a few vids. Recently got interested in leather working so your my guide for now haha. Again we’ll done on the vid. Take care

[@freewilly321]

Thank you, super helpful!

[@lbdeuce]

great vid. thanks

[@danielwilliams5618]

You make it look VERY easy!!!! Tried to stamp basket weave a few times - but mine looks SHIT...not to worry - I will get it right eventually ...Thanks for sharing! it helped a lot (old guy - retirement hobby)

[@daveduncan8004]

Thank you I’ve always wanted to do basket wave but never knew how thanks again

[@MrRenoman2011]

Thanks Allot great video

[@MrSkafloc40]

Very nice video thanks.

[@nunyabusiness4067]

great info

[@MrLawrence7777]

Great Job, Excellent Work Don. Peace

[@carlrockaway1696]

nice TUTORIOL the lines were nice and crisp, I would have liked to see the finished product

[@Esuper1]

Damn you make it simple. Thanks man.

[@cactusbobaz]

Thank you!

[@donabbott5432]

That was helpful thankyou very much

[@jasonmcelyea3927]

Thank you sir!

[@stevesyncox9893]

Thanks man.

[@Aikidobear129]

You look like one of Santa's Workshop Elves on Speed when you were stamping :) Another great video.

[@alanbeaulier5783]

Don, very well done. I am just getting started carving/stamping leather and I have a question. I noticed most say to put tape on the back of the leather to stop stretching when stamping. I have made a couple Archery arm guards, do these need tape on the back. I have tried packing tape but it pulls the fibers when you take it off, I tried painters tape and it wasn't as bad. What can I do to make the back smoother after I pull the tape off. Thank you.

[@tanthathide4704]

Awesome tutorial, I like the horizontal pattern basket as well. Just curious, do you think if you started the basket on the border line it would equal out correctly across the belt, without the gap?

[@scottrosenberger8696]

Thanks for a great video! New subscriber.

[@davidberry1379]

A set of parallel rules that shipboard navigators use will help maintain your angles once you determine it.

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[@pauleysink9659]

really clearly demonstrated and explained, gonna do a guitar strap.

[@tomanderson3007]

Thanks for the video - you make it look so easy. What beveler do you generally use to bevel around your initials and maker's mark?

[@bransonbradshaw9454]

For diagonally basket stamping a belt, scribe a straight center line like you normally would if you were doing a straight basket stamp. Then do your first line of basket stamp by putting the bottom left foot of the stamp on the line you scribes as well as the top right foot making the correct angle. Then follow that the whole way down the belt. Much faster and easier than marking diagonal lines

[@crawford5049]

thank you

[@marshall4759]

Great video, could you do one on how you line, sew and finish?

[@GottliebGoltz]

Thank You again Don. G-G