Carl, I will consider making the stamp as a last resort. I think it would be difficult to get the sharp points dug out on the stamp. Next time I make it out to Tandy I will see if they have anything. I tried cutting and using a modeling spoon to form a scrap piece last night. See pic below. it turned out pretty bad. It seemed like I could get it ok but when I went across the other way the corners would flip flop so it was a loosing battle. I even tried letting the leather dry and it didn't seem to help much. Something I just thought of while I was typing is an old reflector or brake lights. It is not as common but they use to have the checkering on the inside. Hmmm, I wonder if I have a bike with that style reflector. Anyway here is what I accomplished last night.
