How to Engrave Leather Patches for Hats and Bags on the Ray5
How to Engrave Leather Patches for Hats and Bags on the Ray5 Custom leather patches are a popular maker product — hats, bags, jackets, and gear all take patches well. Here's the workflow from blank to finished patch. Leather Selection for Patches Avoid: PU/faux leather (may contain PVC), patent leather (coating may be PVC) Standard Patch Sizes Engraving Settings Cutting the Patch Shape Design Tips Bold logos work better than fine detail at small sizes Think about how the design looks at the actual patch size Dark engraving on tan leather is classic — high contrast Consider adding a border frame in the design Finishing Apply leather conditioner after engraving — it darkens and softens Edge the cut border with a swivel knife or edge beveler Apply black edge paint for professional finished edge Seal with leather finisher or resolene Attaching to Hats/Bags Iron-on backing — heat-bond to fabric Chicago screws (for thick patches on bags) Hand sewing with saddle stitch — most durable
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