Leather Molding Press

Bench-Mounted Leather Molding Press for Holsters, Knife Sheaths & More

The Leather Molding Press from Slickbald Customs is a physical, bench-mounted (if you choose) tool for wet molding leather around a solid object or form. It screws directly to your workbench and applies consistent pressure during molding, giving holster makers and leatherworkers an alternative to hand molding, vacuum sealers, or hydraulic press setups.

What's included

• Leather Molding Press for your workbench.
• Foam insert to close the gap for thinner projects such as sheaths, wallets, and notebook covers.

This is the press-only listing, not the Leather Press + Sight Tool package deal.

How it works

For holster projects, remove the extra foam insert, place your prepared leather holster shell in the press with your gun mold and sight channel mold in position, and latch the press down. Use the included foam insert for thinner projects. See the demonstration for the molding process and setup:

Watch the How To Wet Mold video on YouTube (save, like, & bookmark!).

More than a holster press

The Leather Molding Press isn’t limited to holsters. Use it for wet-molded leather knife sheaths, cell phone cases, multitool belt carriers, padfolios, tablet cases, and other custom-fitted projects that require consistent pressure to shape a malleable material around a solid object or form.

From a close-fitting sheath to a shaped belt carrier, the press helps hold pressure during molding so your material follows the contours of the object. The final fit depends on the material, preparation, form, and molding technique.

Features for your leatherworking bench

• Bench-mounted design for a stable molding workspace.
• Works with leather, Kydex, and other malleable products for that are molded when wet, and then dry to the custom shape.
• Can be used with gun molds and sight channel molds when forming holsters.
• Included foam insert accommodates thinner projects.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a physical press or a digital download?

This is a physical Leather Molding Press with a foam insert, not a paper pattern or digital download.

What can I make with this press?

Use it for leather holsters, knife sheaths, cell phone cases, multitool belt carriers, wallets, notebook covers, magazine pouches, and other suitable wet-molded leather projects.

How does the foam insert help?

The foam insert closes the gap for thinner projects. Remove the extra insert for holster molding as shown in the demonstration.

Does this listing include the Holster Sight Channel Mold?

This listing is for the press and foam insert. For the press and sight tool together, see the Leather Press + Sight Tool Package Deal.

Will every material or project mold the same way?

No. Results depend on the material, its preparation, the object or form, and your molding technique. Use the demonstration to guide your setup rather than expecting the same result from every material.