Branding iron

I am leaning toward option 2 of my mixed concepts. I think it would make the most interesting composition that I've come up with so far.

Here is my attempt at making a branding iron and some "branded" leather. I think I would get a much better look if I had a customized branding iron and actually video taped someone branding a piece of leather, but custom irons are like over $100...

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However, I'm at a loss as to how to get my title spelled out in bullet holes... I may just have to do that myself and video tape it.