Choosing leather

Leather is a natural material and of course it comes from an animal. Naturally we think of the cow as a source but there is Buffalo, Goat, Pig, Kangaroo, Alligator and Python to name but a few.

Anything that can provide a skin that can be worked into almost anything by the crafter. You do not have to get the exotic skins for projects as there are cowhides which can be treated to simulate the other animals and so avoid any unnecessary killing of endangered species.

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- Introduction to leatherworking free ebook-

Want to learn more about leather? I have a pdf ebook you can download for free. It was written by Paul Hughes for my website and for you absolutely free: An Introduction to Leathercraft by Paul Hughes It has exercises, information and more. It is a great introduction to the wonderful art of leathercrafting.

A note from Will: Paul H. Put a lot of time into the Introduction to leathercraft ebook. And he offered it to me and you totally free. Why don't you send him an email and let him know what you think of it? His email is here:

Tandy Leather Factory Tooling Piece, 8.5 x 11

• For small tooling and stamping projects
• Contains one sheet
• Measures 8.5x11 Inch

Tandy Leather Natural Cowhide Strip - 72 x 1.5

• Condition - New
• Brand - Tandy Leather
• Craft - Leathercraft
• Product - Natural Cowhide Strip 72" L X 1-1/2" W

Need a piece of leather? This piece is large enough to make your pair of bracers. Springfield Leather Company 12"x24" Pre-Cut Hermann Oak Leather Tooling Pieces 7-8oz

Pre-Cut pieces of premium quality Hermann Oak tooling leather with few imperfections or belly area. These pieces can be great to use on projects such as handbags, portraits, clutches, wallets, holsters, knife sheaths, and so much more! Hermann Oak pieces are also available in black and brown.

Leather Side Piece Veg Tan Split Medium Weight 12x24 2 square feet

• Natural Veg Tan Leather Cowhide Split Piece
• 2 Square Feet (12 x 24 inches cut as shown)
• Medium Weight (range 3 to 4 oz;)
• Approximately 1 to 2MM, or 1 /32 to 1/16" thick)

REED® LEATHER HIDES - COW SKINS VARIOUS COLORS & SIZES (12 X 24 Inches 2 Square Foot, BROWN)

• Finished Cow Leather
• Approximately 0.8 - 1 MM Thickness, or 2.5 oz
• AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT COLORS
• Great Leather for Arts & Crafts
• Great For soft Leather garments and accessories

Reed Leather Hides - Cow Skins Various colors & Sizes - 8x11

• Finished Cow Leather
• Approximately 0.8 - 1 MM Thickness, or 2.5 oz
• AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT COLORS
• Great Leather for Arts & Crafts
• Great For soft Leather garments and accessories

Reed Leather Hides - Whole Sheep Skin -various colors

• Leather
• 7 to 10 SF Leather Hides
• Whole Sheep Leather Skin - various colors
• Soft Durable Touch Leather
• Antique Finish. Color shades may vary from image.
• Great For Crafts, Arts, & soft Leather garments and accessories

Leather Side Veg Vegetable Tan Split Pieces Light Weight; 2 Lbs, 9 Square Feet

• Approximately 9 Square Feet Mixed Light and Medium Weight (range 2 to 4 oz) Natural Veg Tan Leather Cowhide Split pieces.
• Each lot is between 10 and 15 pieces, 2 pounds of leather, about 9 Square Feet, similar to the ones pictured
• Each piece is "handsize" or bigger; most are 1/2 square foot or better. See 12" ruler and coffee cup in picture.

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