How I Make and Use Tap Off Patterns to Speed Up My Tooling

In this Tuesday Tip I show you how I make two different kinds of Tap Offs for two different purposes.
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[@RebelLeather]

Thank you! I've been looking for a way to transfer patterns faster! This is exactly what I needed!

[@2rueblue]

You have a beautiful touch on that leather son.

[@alfenger]

Just found this video. My question is what if you are using a continuous pattern such as a belt? In other words, how would you match the ending of one tap-off with the start of the next tap-off?

[@tinoyb9294]

The tap off leaves a raised pattern on the letter to be carved. How do you keep the swivel knife from skipping around the raised line? Do you carve on one side or the other?

[@nickmedina9861]

Answered all my questions! Thanks for the tip!

[@martinblnd]

I tried one tap off so far, and got some pretty good stretch from the piece I was transferring too. Maybe tape the back before you transfer.

[@bubba7531]

Thank you for taking time to explain this technique

[@petercook-jones6238]

Great piece of information and well presented, thanks

[@rich6489]

Your stropping at an inconsistent angle triggered me. Great vid though thanks! Going to try this with my next belt.

[@bubba7531]

Thank you for sharing your talent. Paz

[@johnbacon9658]

Is there a reason for putting your petals down first before your flower? Others say put your flower down first and fill your circle to that or is it a personal thing? Great video thanks.

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

John Bacon if you draw your stems first you end up with a more consistent stem width and evenly spaced elements.