# @goforbrandon on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DarXuIzi1uh
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67661026-goforbrandon-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8344702038.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-12T03:34:47.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Brandon Alexander (@Goforbrandon_) — https://gondola.cc/Goforbrandon_

## Caption

Brandon Alexander on Instagram: "From raw material to finished fully customized gear. 🎒🔨 

I’ve been wanting to customize the back of my @pgytechglobal backpack, so today we are handcrafting a custom veg-tan leather patch from scratch.
The process started over at the laser bed. I’m using the @xtool.official P2 55W CO2 laser to cut the precise initial outline and dial in the design details on some premium veg-tan leather I picked up from @michaelsstores. Once the laser finished the clean cuts, I prepped the piece and attached a heavy-duty Velcro backing so it’s modular and ready to swap onto any hook-and-loop panel.

For the filmmakers and gearheads wondering how this was shot: we brought out the heavy hitters for this project. This entire video was captured on the beastly RED V-Raptor (major shoutout to the team at @reddigitalcinema ). Because I’m running the RF version of the Raptor, I paired it with some ultra-sharp Canon RF L glass (@canonusa ) to get those crisp, cinematic macro shots of the leather texture and the laser beam at work.

Also, keeping it focused today and letting the work do the talking in the @disciplineovermotivationco tee. If you want to level up your maker setup, hit the link in my bio to check out the xTool P2 laser cutter!
Let me know what you think of the final look in the comments! 👇

#LeatherCraft #DIYPatch #xToolP2 #LaserCutting #REDRaptor NikonUSA CanonRF MakerCommunity Handcrafted EverydayCarry EDC BackpackPatch MichaelsCrafts Cinematography Filmmaking LeatherWorker CustomGear"

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## Tags

diypatch, lasercutting, redraptor, xtoolp2, leathercraft

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