Choose vegetable-tanned leather
Cut leather to size
Dampen the leather evenly with clean water
Let the leather return to a cool, slightly damp state
Place the leather on a firm surface
Position the embossing stamp, tool, or pattern
Press or strike the tool firmly and evenly
Repeat the pattern as needed
Check the impression depth and alignment
Re-dampen lightly if the leather dries too much
Let the embossed leather dry completely
Apply leather finish, dye, or conditioner if desired