A custom steel rule die in acrylic mount custom made to your pattern, for cutting leather, paper, card stock, silicone and thin magnet. It works as a leather cutting die and a custom die cut for leather, as a paper die cut, and as a custom clicker die for leather when used in a clicker press. The acrylic mount makes it easy to align your material and reduce waste. For other materials, please ask.
Custom steel rule die specifications
| Tolerance | +/- 0.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Total height of steel rule die | 23.8 mm (taller steel rule available on request) |
| Acrylic mount thickness | 18 mm |
| Effective cutting depth | 5.8 mm (deeper depth available on request) |
| Cuts | Leather, paper, card stock, silicone, thin magnet and similar |
| Sizes | Up to 3 x 3 in, 4 x 4 in, 5 x 5 in or 6 x 6 in (choose at checkout); larger by quote |
| Lead time | Ready to ship in 2-3 working days for most custom orders; 2 working days for rush orders (additional cost) |
| Artwork | AI or PDF preferred; we can convert JPG, scanned images or other image files |
Optional add-ons
- Text engraving on the acrylic mount (free)
- Round hole punches, 0.5 / 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 3 mm up to 10 mm diameter
- Slanted leather chisel hole punches
Our standard price includes a simple geometric shape, for example a 3 x 3 inch rectangle or a 3 inch circle. Larger patterns and complicated designs are quoted by email. Send your pattern to calvin@lwleathers.com for a free quote.
Our die cut in action:
Frequently asked questions
What is a custom steel rule die?
A steel rule die is a flat blade bent to your pattern and set into a mount. Press it into your material to cut the exact shape again and again. Ours is mounted in clear acrylic.
Can I use this as a leather cutting die?
Yes. It is made as a custom die cut for leather, and it also cuts paper, card stock, silicone and thin magnet. For other materials, ask us.
Is this a custom clicker die for leather?
It is a custom steel rule die made to your pattern at 23.8 mm height. Send us details of your press and we will confirm it fits.
Can you make a custom die cut for paper?
Yes. The same die works as a paper die cut for paper and card stock, in the sizes listed above.
Why an acrylic mount?
The clear acrylic mount lets you see and align your material before cutting, which reduces waste.
What is the cutting depth?
The total die height is 23.8 mm with an effective cutting depth of 5.8 mm. Taller steel rule and deeper cutting depth are available on request.
Can you add hole punches to my die?
Yes. Round hole punches from 0.5 mm up to 10 mm diameter, and slanted leather chisel hole punches, are available as add-ons.
What do I send you to get a quote?
Send your pattern as an AI or PDF file to calvin@lwleathers.com. We can also work from a JPG or scanned image. Simple shapes are covered by the standard price; larger or complicated patterns are quoted.
How fast can I get my die?
Most dies are ready to ship in 2-3 working days, and in 2 working days for rush orders at additional cost.