Custom Template Digitization
Do you want to have custom templates or clicker dies made for your leatherwork but don’t know how to digitize your drawings?
I’m your guy. I will turn your design sketches into a pixel perfect digital file, ready to be sent to your die maker, laser cutter, or 3D printer.
My 15+ years experience with graphic design software combined with my knowledge as a professional leatherworker make me uniquely suited for the job.
Here's how it works:
- Email your design sketches at with all dimensions labeled, as well as photos of the cutout leather pieces to hi@caveleather.com
- I will examine the design, ask for any additional info I may need, and send you a quote.
- Once we agree on the price I will create your files and send you the first draft.
- You'll have the opportunity to make any corrections or edits necessary until it's 100% absolutely perfect 👌
Pricing
All projects have a base starting price of $25. Depending on the complexity of the design this price may go up. Below is an example of a drawing I can work with on a project that would cost the base fee of $25:
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What can my files be used for?
Templates can be made from a variety of materials. Each has its pros and cons.
Injet/Laser Printed Paper
Pros - cheap, easy, readily available
Cons - flimsy, imprecise
3D printed Plastic
Pros - precise, can be made at home with ~relatively~ inexpensive equipment
Cons - most people don't have a 3D printer, prints are less sturdy than acrylic
Laser cut Acrylic
Pros - strong, precise, relatively inexpensive to have made
Cons - requires expensive equipment or a professional service, still requires you to trace and cut out each piece manually
Steel rule die aka "clicker dies"
Pros - the fastest way to cut accurate, consistent pieces
Cons - dies are expensive and require an expensive hydraulic press to actually use them, accuracy of dies isn’t perfect, larger dies may not work well with some presses
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