Tooling a Leather Coaster 🥂

This piece isn’t necessarily going to be used as a coaster, but I didn’t really know what else to call it. The main focus of this coaster is my makers stamp or logo stamp right in the center. There is a collector of maker stamps in Kansas that reached out to me awhile back and I finally made the time to whip up a small piece to add to her collection. The serpentine border isn’t something I do often so I wanted to get some practice with it as well. I think it adds a cool touch, what do you think?

[@QwikTrip]

Forbidden cheese slice

[@christines.4444]

Awesome, looks incredible

[@chaoticnewtrl]

looks great that leather seems pretty good.

[@temptresscirce]

Looks amazing btw

[@Phaser1x]

Too nice to put a drink on.

[@lukefinley6659]

What’s the common name of the stamp tool you started using at 0:28 ? It’s like a 45 degree wedge shape. Thanks

[@Girtyleatherco]

It is called a beveler! In this video I’m using Barry King extra steep checkered bevelers

[@jayplays568]

How do you finish something like this? Is it possible to do a two tone finish with neatsfoot oil, antique and resolene/tan kote like you do with your belts?

[@Girtyleatherco]

Yeah, you could do some type of two tone with it! I left this one all natural colored and just antiqued it

[@jayplays568]

@@Girtyleatherco just to check if I understand correctly, if you were to do a two tone effect, could you dye the outer border and all the other raised areas, and then apply the antique to the non-raised areas? Or would you only dye the outer border? And when you apply the antique, do you have to avoid applying it to area that have dye on it or do you just apply the antique to the whole surface including the dyed areas?

[@Girtyleatherco]

@@jayplays568I would personally just dye the outer border and leave the rest natural colored. You can apply the antique to the entire surface, but primarily focus on getting it in all the details and impressions to make them stand out more.

[@rosa_de_castilla]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@user-el5kz8mf5q]

top very very god job

[@temptresscirce]

What do you put on top to seal it

[@Girtyleatherco]

I typically just use Tan Kote but I put a little bit of sheen on this particular piece. It’s more just a decoration for someone who collects maker stamps

[@caulkdaddy1]

What is the name of that serpentine stamp/where did you buy it?

[@Girtyleatherco]

It’s a Barry King! I bought it in person but I’m pretty sure it’s literally called “Serpentine” border stamp on his website. It’s just a plain one

[@caulkdaddy1]

@@Girtyleatherco thanks!! And keep making these videos. Got into leather a few years back….starting tooling belts 1+ years ago and can’t stop. Thanks again for your support in the art of leather craft. I love watching and learning from you!!

[@Girtyleatherco]

I appreciate you watching! I’m no expert but I try to help in areas that I feel like I can provide beneficial advice from what I’ve learned.