Understanding the Different Types of Leather

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FYI I misspoke! Every oz of leather is .4mm, not 4mm, lol. So, 1oz = .4mm, 2oz = .8mm, 3oz = 1.2mm, and so on!

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FYI I misspoke! Every oz of leather is .4mm, not 4mm, lol. So, 1oz = .4mm, 2oz = .8mm, 3oz = 1.2mm, and so on!

SkillTree
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Oil tan is perfect for cloaks. As you said, it's fabric like so it flows comfortably while wearing and is more water resistant. I still like to heat up the leather and rub in a beeswax mix. Makes it a bit stiffer, but handles water better and will soften over time

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you forgot half-tan, which is leather that has gone through the tanning process (usually vegtan) but pulled out before the tanning solution has fully penetrated the leather, leaving the core as rawhide and the exterior layer tanned. useful for shield-facing and armor.

on leather armor, SCA minimum thickness standard for leather contact fighting armor is 12oz iirc.

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Additionally if you live in port cities, there is usually wholesale supply houses you can find things at. Los Angeles because of the movie industry we have the garment district and there are about 10 wholesale shops you can go and spend a fraction of the cost of a side of leather. I buy 9 oz side for about $60 (cash is king at wholesale places -even without a resale license 😜)

mongos
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I showed your vids to a friend and now she’s hooked. She doesn’t do leather work but now that I’m getting into it she’s asking me to make some of your items so thank you for this! I wasn’t sure what leather to use.

Renge
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Another type of leather hobby crafters may come across is Latigo. It is basically double-tanned with both veg and chrome processes and also oiled. It was used a lot in things like boots, horse bridles, and whips. It is pricey, but can be amazing in the right project.

nigelhirth
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Clever just a heads up. I was talking to one of the managers at a local Tandys, and he said they are slowly closing brick and mortars to go to an online only platform. We had 5 or 6 in my area, and now we are down to 2, and he said they are closing another one in a few months. We had 3 during Black Friday, and by spring, the greater Houston area will be down to one. He also said they would reduce some stock, but most will be shipped back to their disruption center. No crazy clearance sale. 😢

theartsypixie
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For book covers I actually recommend goat skin, based on both videos I've watched from bookbinders on YouTube, and my own experience doing it. Cow leather can work if you can find it thin enough or can thin it yourself, but goat leather is already really thin and just needs a little more thinning in areas like the spine and the corners and from what I've seen, it's generally veg tanned and you can buy it dyed or plain.

randelldawson
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Another thing about Vegtan, it is safe to laser cut and engrave where chemical tanned leathers could produce harmful fumes.

jeffthurston
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thanks clever for these 'new person to leather' videos. would've so loved these when i started. keep up the awesome work. 

1 oz leather is 1/64th inch thick.  8oz = 8/64th = 1/8th inch
it is also the actual weight of 1 square foot at that thickness.

suggestion: your drink glass should get fuller as the episode goes on instead of getting emptier... that would be so cool!!!

soladeos
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Brain tan is amazing for traditional garments. I believe Oetzi's clothing had some brain tan in it. Last time I saw some for sale it was in the $45 a square foot. I made it once and it is worth every penny. I have used it for 19th century native american inspired rifle cases. Great stuff!

paulw
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Thank you so much for making this Clever, this is really helpful. As someone who knows nothing about leather as a fabric, this type of video is super useful!

Celcey
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Just throwing this out there: leather Orc armor using Rawhide for Bone like armor! That would be stoke!

HDBrown-wcxt
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A lot of the places that sell leather like Weaver or Buckleguy have samples of the leather you can buy. Its really handy to have on hand. You can see and handle small pieces of the leather to help you decide what you need for your project.

richc
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This video was way more informative, detailed, complete and useful than I imagined, so much great info! thank you!

removechan
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@Skilltree One thing about milled leather is it can be tooled also

mikestrong
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Then: "I have no idea what any of this stuff is."
Now: "Let me tell you what all of this stuff is."

Truly leveling up.

Hazama
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Just picked up leatherwork because of you, perfect video for a beginner!

tchr-gvim
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I like to use horse leather. Maverick leather is a preferred supplier. They do second runs craft cuts ect. You’re able to get nice leathers for a great price.

toddwoods
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Love the commitment to saying "this skill" no matter how directional the intro 😂

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