Branding with an actual Iron! Easiest Solution!

This week i had the idea to turn a regular iron into a proper branding iron.
i have to say i was pretty surprised by the result!
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Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)

[@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.

[@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 !

[@abhishekbanerji6559]

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

[@ellenh1799]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@fudobakari]

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

[@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

[@eoincolfer63]

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

[@stratocaster_o]

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

[@frauwinzig-maschawinkels6758]

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

[@asha2018]

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

[@abdrazak6963]

I love when someone do something like this. Great job Laura. Always inspiring

[@gorxor]

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

[@thirdson2441]

Now this is awesome. Your joy is infectious!

[@TwistedTwineWoodworking]

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

[@allanlmann8755]

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

[@raudi42]

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

[@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.

[@springwoodcottage4248]

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

[@chrinamint]

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

[@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!!👊🏻

[@chewychop]

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

[@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

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@hansdegroot8549]

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

[@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!

[@Nono-hk3is]

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

[@davebauerart]

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

[@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

[@evantoli5636]

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

[@jdtan0]

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

[@romnyyepez]

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

[@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!

[@joco4488]

I really enjoyed your enthusiasm with the results!

[@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.👌😊👍👍👍

[@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

[@Agente00Ai]

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!!!

[@santiguardiola5397]

I love the enthusiasm you put in it.

[@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..

[@digitalfabrikation4298]

Wooooooah! Incredibly beautiful results 🔥 The iron itself with the brass inserts is a piece of art!

[@laurakampf]

I can send you the one I forgot the mirror for the shaper HQ :)

[@qball2479]

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

[@reinhardtwildschut1093]

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

[@GrahamDallas]

That is stunning how well it works. Fantastic.

[@pscottlee22]

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

[@custos3249]

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

[@marcinsykut497]

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

[@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

[@brookswade5774]

This is frigging awesome Laura! Thank you for the idea.

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Excellent outcome and I love the message. Thanks for sharing!

[@charly92257]

Thank you for sharing early! Speechless, how well it works! ♥️

[@felixgarcia4001]

Love this alternative! I've seen some of these at a few flea markets, now I gotta try making one

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

That’s awesome, Laura! The image it creates is perfect!

[@3DPrintingNerd]

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

[@daskleinegluck4553]

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

[@waylontmccann]

Great video Laura! And so simple to do, great results!

[@jackhume4532]

Once again Laura, you’ve done it again, but this time simplicity rules and your branding iron looks really great.

[@Hellyers]

Nice to see you enjoying making videos again.

[@w6263]

'love it!' your enthusiasm, the idea!

[@offlinetours]

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

[@arrobaolmedo]

I didn't expect it to turn out so well. That looks amazing!

[@laurakampf]

Me neither! What a surprise :)

[@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 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

:)

[@conejobike]

what a nice results!!!! congrats!!!

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Really nice vid, smooth as silk. Great tunes, perfect edits. Nice.

[@marzukleonam]

O bom mesmo é ver a felicidade que você ficou quando deu certo. Parabéns!

[@wakiitaevans2915]

Great idea, liked this. I can't stop smiling too

[@hombre3000]

This was so great! What a huge success!! Thank you Laura!

[@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.

[@fielding68]

Love your enthusiasm. Great video. Thank you.

[@ChadsCustomCreations]

That is brilliant Laura just pure brilliance!!!!

[@tonyblade83]

Whole new meaning to branding iron. Love it

[@HeavyboxesDIYMaster]

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

[@KCTheGreenMan]

Wow. I can see that being used for coasters and small framed mandalas. Seriously cool repurposing! 😊

[@silviabuse7289]

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

[@raajcw]

I just love u and ur brain. I was looking for how to brand my works.. this is awesome idea. Now I have to find an Iron.. thank you..

[@negotiableaffections]

That was crazy! You're logo was just incredible, esp on leather. I think we'll see that appearing a lot!

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Well done Laura! Hand carving brass branding irons is so much fun. We use round brass stock and thread rod for the stem/handle. I think a modern iron would get hot enough. I’ve definitely burned edge banding in the past.

[@anutterperspective]

Great work rethinking and up cycling! I too love your Defects get respect phrase! Thank you for sharing of yourself!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

I love how excited you were about it! Awesome project Laura :)

[@martinh1262]

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

[@Bambibol]

Absolutely gorgeous and a genius idea!

[@JMEJIZU]

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

[@Dockaroo]

Impressed - such a great idea

[@vasari9198]

You’re right: this is incredible.

[@FigmentsMade]

Such a great idea and I love that it worked so well!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

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

[@dennissockander6450]

You're an inspiration! Keep ut the good work!

[@42Pounds]

The idea IS GENIOUS!!!!

[@brianking5092]

Back in the 70's and 80's I had a iron similar to this which I would use when I would go on trips. I put my hand inside several socks to protect my hand. Clever use of an old iron.

[@maxximumb]

Nice work and a brilliant idea.

[@elneno82]

Keep smiling laura!!

[@holzfaeller1786]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💐 Eine tolle Idee !!! Außerdem ein sehr schönes Video. Weiterhin viel Spaß und gutes Gelingen mit Deinen Projekten.

[@jantepas7511]

You nailed it, simple and genius!