These are ‘upcycled’ sides which means we have taken these sides and added a wax finish to create a new and slightly different leather from its original version. These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from (but not limited to) a color defect/variation, brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc.…
These are second run hides which means some hides may have issues ranging from a color defect/variation to brands, holes, scarring, loose break, drawn grain, tannery swatch cuts, etc. While still considered seconds, these hides have been high sorted and have minimal defects.
Beautiful full veg leather tanned from large European hides. Great for tooling/carving; accepts an oil or dye very nicely. Naturally a lighter color, which allows for brighter colors when applying different dye and finish techniques. The European hides generally have a very smooth, clean grain when compared to other import veg tan options. Tight, firm and flexible with embossing retention…