How to Basket Stamp a Leather Belt Quickly

[@Dogman82556]

Just never get sick of watching this man work. Hope to meet you one day.

[@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.

[@Annalorraine2x]

Me too

[@alanthomas561]

@@Annalorraine2x 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!

[@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 .

[@davidellis4416]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@noarthcreations777]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@maryfrederickson9400]

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

[@HikeColorado]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@lizdg3892]

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

[@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!

[@ArcticFlies56]

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

[@notwrkn2mch]

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

[@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.

[@chrisfournier6144]

Awesome, thanks for your expert instruction and craftsmanship!

[@1924ab]

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

[@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.

[@rockdeer4453]

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

[@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.

[@daveduncan8004]

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

[@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

[@bobheaney211]

Great video brother.

[@littlepacificstudios]

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

[@texasclodcruncher9580]

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

[@neilyeag]

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

[@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)

[@michaelquaranto9585]

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

[@darrensmall4313]

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

[@bobrobinson4557]

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

[@Aikidobear129]

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

[@robertduvall9580]

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

[@daveddowell1455]

Great tutorial.

[@pakistanpoliticswithnaveed7357]

Good work on leather belt.

[@MrLawrence7777]

Great Job, Excellent Work Don. Peace

[@gerisyandrayusman241]

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

[@lydon1970]

An excellent video with great advice, thank you.

[@alwaysforgetful1]

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

[@fwright4772]

Great job thanks buddy Just started doing leather work

[@ronsites2694]

Very nice work! Thank you for your videos.

[@meast1431]

Great video! Very thankful for the time you put in helping the community learn and grow! What kind of glue did you use to glue the poster board to the back of the belt? Do you find that works better than tape?

[@jimfromthepast]

Thanks again Don!

[@NHperformancehorses]

Thank you for your videos! They are so helpful!

[@josely5842]

Don, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, only one question regarding the Clay Miller tool you used, basket weave size or number ? Please ( Barry King have 6 different sizes ) I need to finish this particular project. Regards,

[@marshall4759]

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

[@Meanfidler]

Thanks for another great video!

[@pauleysink9659]

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

[@jessiejohnson2572]

You do good work hope i get as good as you some day.should you start to basket stamp from the middle and work to the end or always work from the end or does it matter ?

[@marty01957]

Great tutorial , Don ! Thanks I subscribed.

[@jayplays568]

Great video. I was wondering, would you recommend bevelling the border lines? Also, how would you typically finish something like this, would you do a two tone effect where you dye the border and then apply antique paste?

[@osielgutierrez95]

Nice work were do you buy your leather?

[@carlrockaway1696]

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

[@threecrosses9988]

I really enjoy your videos!!!

[@lizjoe21750]

Huge thumbs up for "... I usually know that but.. It's Wednesday and m'brain's not workin'". I feel ya. Oh boy, do I understand! :P

[@rdeanleatherworks1618]

Another great tutorial. I noticed you backed your belt with poster board, but used the blue tape on other projects. Would you recommend using blue tape on belts? Especially liked your tutorial on the Cobra Class 4, I got one this past June, I fear it will ruin me for hand stitching.

[@brendacaley9333]

Thanks Don. This is super helpful!

[@AntonioHernandez-yg3xs]

Thanks for the info very helpful just wondering can you leave a link of who ever made your brand stamp you put on the belt I need one for me thanks a lot love your videos

[@javiera.gonzalezgarcia4817]

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

[@normansworldofcuriosities3650]

The more I watch the more I learn 😎😎

[@Esuper1]

Damn you make it simple. Thanks man.

[@scottrosenberger8696]

Thanks for a great video! New subscriber.

[@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

[@greyviking2412]

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

[@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?

[@alanthomas561]

I am a newbie in retirement as well and your video was excellent. I bought a Tandy Basketweave stamp and have not had good luck with a nice impression on some Hobby Lobby leather. What type of leather are you using?

[@jamesmclaughlin2252]

Do you glue your poster board to the back? After you take it off how do you finish the back of the belt? Thank you, great job.

[@pennythatcher1306]

*James McLaughlin* I'm just getting in this myself. Do you know why he glues poster board to the back??? Thanks☮

[@Solarius318]

Keeps the leather from stretching and distorting as you tool. As for how he glued and removes it idk. Alot just use painters tape, easy to remove and does the trick without waiting for glue to dry. But I'm sure the poster board holds much stronger

[@darrellcollins4268]

James, you can use regular leather glue to glue the poster board. Also you can leave the poster board glued to the leather.Makes for a stiffer belt. Just glue and stitch whatever belt lining you use right over the top of the poster board.

[@Meanfidler]

Great video!!

[@MrRenoman2011]

Thanks Allot great video

[@nancyk3615]

Nice work. Where did you get your maker stamp?

[@cameronbroms5708]

great video amigo

[@velboyd5483]

Outstanding. Thank you for the tips.

[@tanyabraeman3825]

Great video what products do you use to finish the leather after you dye? Thanks

[@glenlivingstonegl]

I haven't searched through your video list completely i would like to see how to make a ranger style belt

[@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.

[@paulrichardson9060]

Thanks very much for this excellent tutorial! Will you please tell me which Clay Miler basket stamp and shell stamp you used? Thanks again!

[@DeanO]

Excellent tutorial

[@celialmazan90]

I have a cuestion. What is clair lack ? Or something like that

[@davegaziano6619]

Don I was wondering what size logo stam you use on you belts? I have a grey ghost graphics stamp I use on my wallets it small for a belt. Thanks Dave

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I hate making belts. I do very few now. Folks give you their pants size instead of belt size, the use a smaller or bigger belt buckle.....any number of things, but they rarely fit. Names on the back are nearly always off center.... You would think something as simple as a strap to go around your middle would be easy, but I have messed up more belts than anything else I've ever made. I basket stamp at an angle exactly the way you showed with that ruler.

[@MountainFisher]

I used to work in aerospace as a biological engineer, have degrees in both. I worked my way through college working in a metal shop. Making lines at odd angles is easier using a decent protractor. I have a protractor that I can scribe lines at many different degrees and easily repeat them. It's General Protractor and costs about $10 to $15. You don't need a precision one that measures 1 second of 1 minute of 1 degree. LOL

[@MrSkafloc40]

Very nice video thanks.