I am going to stitch this watchband by hand. I have punched all of my holes. I will start at the watch and work down and around the band. I typically start with my work in my pony, with the stamped side to my right. I then start with the thread through the first hole, then take the left side needle through the second hole. I then pull it towards me and thread the right side needle through the same hole. Is this the correct way? I would start with the holes on the top of thi picture.

Is it possible to go back and add some tooling to a piece that I have oiled and dyed? I was wanting to add my makers mark to a piece I have been working on. The stamp is being made currently and I did not wish to stop working on it. I went ahead and oiled and dyed it so I could continue working on it. I still need to antique this but this is the cover to my wallet.

My face is back to about 85% functionality. I think its time to start recording again. look for an update sometime this weekend.

We made it, and are almost set up. Still got some clean up to do, and our product is currently being put out on display. I'll post more pics later

I am having a stamp made for my logo. One option is to get a heating handle. But I think it may work more like a brand. The tool maker said I would not need the heating handle that I can just use the striking mandrill on veg tan. Any thoughts/ experiences?