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How Does Hot Stamping Preserve the Artistry of Historic Bookbinding?
Anne Krawitz owns the AKA Bindery in Philadelphia specializing in custom clamshell boxes for valuable books and documents, as well as a full range of...
Craftsman and Artisan
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Why Leather Goods Manufacturers Keep Replacing Their Magnesium Dies
A leather goods manufacturer came to us last year ordering magnesium dies. They needed custom hot stamping dies for their wallet line, and like many...
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The Complete Guide to Making Perfect Touchmarks
Steel stamps are an ideal option for making a touchmark because they offer a long-lasting, cost-effective tool that can be easily customized. Adding...
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Brass & Steel Type for Hot Stamping
Durable Technologies manufactures a wide variety of brass printers' type styles that will fit any need for monogramming, personalizing, or any other...
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Antique Tool Maker's Mark Hand Stamps
Used to identify the manufacturer of the tool, tool makers' marks can be whimsical and ornate, no-nonsense and simple, or anything in between.
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Making a Blacksmith Touchmark
A blacksmith's touchmark is the final detail that pulls a project together. A touchmark identifies the artisan who created the item, allows the end...
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Steel Touchmark Stamps for Creators, Blacksmiths, and Artists
Creators, blacksmiths, and artists use touchmark stamps to add a small signature mark to their finished pieces. The touchmark is an identifier or...
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What is Hot Stamping?
If you're looking to personalize your product by adding your name, monogram, or company logo, hot stamping is a tried and true direct part marking...
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Custom Hand Stamps
Custom hand stamps, as an affordable and long-lasting customization tool, have a long history of allowing makers from a huge variety of industries to...
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Brass Printers' Type for Hot Stamping Custom Parts
"You provided the best service that I've received since entering this business." We love our customers and work hard to provide a great service and...