Italian Leather – The Valuable Uses of This Global Favorite
When working with leather, my favorite is luxurious Italian leather with unique colors or a superb texture. While it may cost more to purchase, these leathers have always been a …
Leather Types
I share an extensive look into popular leather types, their characteristics, and when to use them for great leather project results.
Bicast Leather – An Economical Option for Leather Appearance
As someone always looking for cost-effective yet appealing alternatives to traditional leather for various projects, I have found that bicast Leather offers an excellent solution. While genuine leather is undeniably …
Leather for Stropping – Effective Types That Work Best
A frustrating problem that happens all too often is a dull blade. I will attempt to make a precise cut, or thinning skive leather, only to be met with resistance. …
Rub Rating of Leather – What To Look For and Why
Imagine you’re looking at a brand-new leather couch for the family room, and the label indicates a rub rating of 8,000. What does that mean, and why should you care? …
Kudu Leather – The Benefits of This Strong and Unique Leather
While looking at boots recently, I stumbled across several pairs crafted from kudu leather. Not knowing what it was, I was curious to learn more. Kudu leather is made from …
Cactus Leather – An Innovative, Vegan Leather From Plants
With the growing popularity of alternatives to leather, I started to wonder what other options were out there for my own projects. I usually gravitate towards veg tan leather, as …