How to Personalize Your Leather Labels With a Laser Engraving Machine

Want to turn an ordinary hat into a unique and special one?

Leather labels add a premium touch to hats, bags, and clothing. With a laser machine, you can mark custom logos, names, or patterns on leather and then attach the labels to your hat for a personalized, professional finish. This project is simple, creative, and perfect for both DIY enthusiasts and small businesses.

Machine Used

Aurora Lite

Material Needed

3mm Leather

Settings

Laser Marking 1

1. Speed:1,500mm/s
2. Power:20%
3. Frequency: 50kHz
4. DPI:508

Laser Marking 2

1. Speed:1,000mm/s
2. Power:50%
3. Frequency: 50kHz
4. Passes: 1

Choose a piece of genuine or PU leather. Wipe the surface clean to remove dust or oils, as these can affect marking quality. Place the leather flat on the laser bed and secure it with pins or magnets if needed.

Open your logo, text, or design file in your preferred laser software. Scale it to match the size of your label. Position it within your material area and preview with the frame function. Always double-check your design dimensions in the software to ensure they match the actual marking area. Use the “preview” or “frame” option to avoid accidental misplacement.

Focus is the key to success. Once focus is ignored, the results may not be satisfying. Before you start, make sure you have finished focusing. With the Aurora Lite, you have two ways to achieve perfect focus. The first method uses the red-dot pointer to assist—simply adjust the laser head until the two red dots overlap, and you’re good to go. The second method, which is often more precise, is manual focusing with a focus stick. Adjust the height of the laser head until the focus stick just touches the surface of the material in a perfectly vertical position. Whenever possible, use manual focus for better accuracy.

When we click the “Frame” , we can see red light show the outline of marking area. It’s safe, and the frame will be on the surface of the leather labels. Once it isn’t, move your leather labels or design until they are at the same position. Once everything is adjusted, simply hit ‘Start’ to begin laser marking with the Aurora Lite.

Keeping an eye on the machine allows you to spot unusual conditions—such as error alarms, smoke build-up, or unexpected pauses—before they become problems.

While observing, remember that the laser beam is extremely powerful. Even with the protective lid closed, avoid staring directly at the marking spot for too long. A quick glance to check progress is fine, but prolonged gazing should be avoided for safety reasons.

After marking and cutting, gently wipe the labels with a dry or slightly damp cloth to remove residue. Avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the leather finish. Now comes the finishing touch—attaching your label to a hat. You can sew the label on with matching or contrasting thread for a classic look, or use strong fabric glue for a quicker option. Make sure the label is positioned evenly on the front, side, or brim of the hat before securing it.