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Using an iron to apply decal on leather

Weasel_Loader

Weasel_Loader

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Just ordered this MASH kit from Vintage Productions.

http://www.vintageproductions.com/shop/index.php?target=products&product_id=4043

I see on the MASH site, they talk about using an iron with no steam holes. Didn't know they make these anymore. Anyone have a suitable substitute for this as I don't own a "plain" iron.

http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/eng_moc/collection/aaf_decal_wet/manual/4c/manual4c_eng.html

I've done these on nylon jackets and they were pretty simple. This will be my first attempt at leather. :?
 
bfrench

bfrench

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Weasel_Loader said:
Just ordered this MASH kit from Vintage Productions.

http://www.vintageproductions.com/shop/index.php?target=products&product_id=4043

I see on the MASH site, they talk about using an iron with no steam holes. Didn't know they make these anymore. Anyone have a suitable substitute for this as I don't own a "plain" iron.

http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/eng_moc/collection/aaf_decal_wet/manual/4c/manual4c_eng.html

I've done these on nylon jackets and they were pretty simple. This will be my first attempt at leather. :?
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Just empty out all the water and select whichever heat is required.

Cheers,
Bill French
 
D

deeb7

Gone, but not forgotten.
bfrench said:
Just empty out all the water and select whichever heat is required.
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That's what I was thinking, then right at the bottom of the page ...

tip-1) Iron must be plain type, no steam type. Holes for steaming make spots on Decal.

I have a plain one somewhere, I use it to iron oil stains out of wooden furniture.
 
Dr H

Dr H

Well-Known Member
Or put a thin plate of a good thermal conductor (aluminium?) below the empty steam iron to offer a flat surface.
 
regius

regius

Active Member
Iron on vs water slide for leather, which one is better? What does BK, ELC or Cockpit use?
 
regius

regius

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I mainly have used MASH water slide but with one failure, an Aero goatskin, it got on fine, but after a week it cracked as the leather creases, I did everything right as I've done it many times. Whereas a eBay Taiwan dealers iron on for an Orchard A2 goat stayed on perfectly well.
 
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