Celtic Bear Leather Stamp – Viking Knotwork Tool for Clay, Resin

Unleash the Ancients.
Invoke the strength of the wild. This Celtic Bear Leather Stamp features bold Viking knotwork and ancient Norse symbolism—crafted to leave deep, striking impressions in leather, clay, wax, or resin. The bear represents grounded power, fearlessness, and the spirit of the forest—a sacred guardian in myth and battle alike.

This stamp is part of the Vault Stamp Collection—a 6-piece Norse animal stamp series.
View the full set here:
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1905861199/stamp-set

Other stamps in the set include:

🐺 Wolf – Fierce and loyal

🦅 Eagle – Sky-bound storm watcher

🐍 Serpent – Hidden strength

🦌 Stag – Regal and wild

🦉 Owl – Silent wisdom

🎯 Ideal for:

Leather tooling and embossing

Clay impressions (polymer, ceramic, air dry)

Wax seal making and symbolic art

Resin and jewelry stamping

Fantasy armor, DnD relics, Norse props

Custom books, bags, belts, and more

Built to scale with your ambition—from field gear to grand tomes. Message for custom sizes or scaled sets.

Stamp Details:

Flat-backed for easy pressing or mounting

Clean, bold linework for sharp, detailed impressions

Works on leather, clay, wax, resin, foam, and paper

Designed and tested in-house for reliable use

🔥 Sample Leather Aged by Vault Rites
The bear-stamped leather shown here was aged using legendary techniques from the Vault Codex of Distressing Rites—a 47-rite manual of leather aging used by relic-makers. Available here:
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1895090649/leather-aging-techniques-pdf-the-vault

Rites used:

Rite II – Steel-Wool Whispering

Rite XI – The Flame’s Kiss

Rite XXVII – Distress Ink Blessing

These rites give your leather the feel of ancient survival—weathered, worn, and wise as the beast it bears.

🔧 Material & Recommended Use
Each stamp is crafted from high-density plastic for clean, consistent impressions and long-term durability.

⚙️ Best used with pressure-based tools:
• Clicker press
• Arbor press
• Drill press (manual pressure only)
• Bench vise (with caution and flat pressure plates)

These methods provide even pressure without striking, which helps preserve both the stamp and your leather surface.

🐂 Recommended for use on cased vegetable-tanned leather placed on a firm backing like HDPE, granite, or cutting board.

I’ve also developed a proprietary technique specifically designed for use with these stamps.
You can find it at:
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1896404125/proprietary-leatherworking-technique-pdf