Making leather stamps by trial and error

Last week I spent some time in the shop making 3 inch leather stamps. They are not pretty but they work and are a lot cheaper than paying someone to make a custom stamp this large.
I am always working on building something and try to average a UA-cam video once a week. Most often leather work, but I have also posted videos on black smithing, knife making, casting, and even how I make soap. Be sure to Subscribe if you are interested in any of these topics, or just making things in general.
Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links)
Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: amzn.to/3q2Lfgi
I also use a lacing fid: amzn.to/39fK9XU
The tool I use to cut lace: amzn.to/35sWQxc
Hand stitching needles I use: amzn.to/39ivStf
A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: amzn.to/35snEhj
Edge beveler: amzn.to/3bliXtr
Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: amzn.to/39a62ri
Round knife I used before I made my own: amzn.to/39iw7o9
Wing divider: amzn.to/3nt77jd
Rawhide mallet: amzn.to/2MSCkjr
Strap cutter: amzn.to/3q6aluU
Barge contact cement: amzn.to/35Hylgb
A more respiratory friendly glue: amzn.to/3bpsJuv
Basting tape: amzn.to/39kVFRw
Books and patterns I use (Amazon Affiliate links)
How to make holsters by Al Stohlman amzn.to/3putSFr
Holster and gunbelt patterns amzn.to/3ovqj0m
Pancake holster pattern by Slickbald amzn.to/3ouWA7B
Leather braiding by Bruce Grant amzn.to/3oxGU4l
Forge parts and knife making supplies (Amazon affiliate links):
Respirator: amzn.to/39lEgbL
Cartridges for respirator: amzn.to/2MOBnZk
High pressure regulator I use: amzn.to/38sc3jZ
Pol adapter (connects regulator to propane tank: amzn.to/2MJFUfn
Cut off wheels for angle grinder: amzn.to/35lCQwD
Flap disc Grinding wheels: amzn.to/39fLspM
Epoxy I have been using: amzn.to/3nx2t3L
Surface conditioning belts: amzn.to/3nuWH2C
Hand sanding paper rolls: amzn.to/3nqql93
2”x72” ceramic grinding belts: amzn.to/2XqAyIa
3M trizact belts: amzn.to/3ovIVOy
Drill bits for tougher steels: amzn.to/3bs9H6G
Way too much Ceramic fibre insulation to build forges: amzn.to/3nsyhqA
Rigidizer for ceramic fibre insulation: amzn.to/3nvv61p
Hardness testing files: amzn.to/3bpttzN
Amazon affiliate links for video gear
A useful tripod: amzn.to/3r0OJAX

[@Tony29685]

Man oh man you're a talented guy, I love your Leather Creations, can't wait till your engraving talents come to fore.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you very much!

[@terrykinsey1967]

Sir, you are amazing. I love the fact that your talent and skill set surpasses probably 95% of your viewers, but you keep things on a level that the working man can relate with mostly basic tools. Not everyone can afford Barry King exclusive tools. You are awesome and your work is top notch.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Thank you very much!

[@Old52Guy]

I'm really impressed! Some time ago I needed to stamp some leather patches (about 2 dozen) that were 2.5 inches. The cost for a custom die was prohibitive. I tried making stamps but they wouldn't work. We ended up silkscreening. It didn't look the best but it worked Ok. Looking at what you came up with I can see where I went wrong. Thanks!

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

I'm glad that I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@frankbruce6889]

Did you try sandcasting? At least you wouldn't break your molds during the pours.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

I tried to use sand with a 3d printed positive. Couldn't get the sand to release from the plastic. Pulled out the entire background area behind the wolf. I did consider making a silicone mold to cast wax pieces for some lost wax casting but went this route instead.

[@rayflowers9097]

Really like your videos but the audio is all over the place. When you talk I have to turn the volume all the way up but literally any other sound is so loud I have to turn the video off. Hope you can fix it soon.

[@Punakotkas]

Why dont You just 3D print those stamps? Much easier and cheaper too.

[@bransonsgeneralstore]

Durability. They are intended to be used for hundreds of impressions with a hydraulic press. The brass one is being used as a branding iron. Nylon or fiber reinforced plastics might work for the press, but for the one that is going to be in a campfire it wouldn't. Even the zinc alloy cannot handle enough heat to burn a brand in leather.