Deertan Leather And Kip Questions

[TomG]

I primarily have used veg-tan for all of my projects. I recent got a bunch of pieces that I an unsure of. I was told one was Kip and one was Deer or Deertan.

The deertan - How do I tell if it's deertan cowhide or real deer? It is very soft top and bottom, had a smooth grain side and a suede-like flesh side. Golden in color. Will not accept water or stamps. Oil dyes penetrate but color is variable depending on the dye color.

The Kip just looks like a very thin piece of veg-tan. I haven't messed with it yet. It looks like it would be great for linings.

Tips and suggestions?

Thanks

[TomG]

Bump

[Tree Reaper]

The deer hide is usually more grainy and different in colour, veg on the left, deer on the right.

[alyshae]

In my experience the deertan is a bit thicker and a little less stretchy and soft than the deerskin. I think kip is goat instead of cow.