Production Line: Steampunk Bracelet

I started working on my first leather and metal bracelet for my Steampunk production line to be introduced for the first time at Dorian's Parlor in Philly on August 21. So here's some process shots of the leather working that I'm doing. It's called Wet Press Embossing in the leather industry.

Here's the design as I designed it on my computer.




These are two designs once printed on PNP Paper for etching the embossing plates. The white in the image will etch, the black will not.



I applied the PNP Paper with the design onto a sheet of copper.



I etched the design for about 3 hours in Ferric Chloride for a deep cut.



The receded areas will be where the leather it thickest.



I did a special conditioning process to the leather, then pressed it under lots of pressure for 6 hours. I just used plywood, acrylic, and C-Clamps for the pressing.






The leather came out pretty well. The discoloring comes from the clamped areas, and goes away with time.

The circle in the center will have a metal component in it. There will also possiblky be decorative riveting after I cut the cuff out.

I will take more pictures when the metal work is finished, but I still have to mold it and cast it.







See you space cowboy....