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oh, man, this leather su**s (pardon my french) feel sorry for u i have always purchased directly from WC, never had such issue if there are only few black dots, not an issue, just saying

check out the buckleguy.com they have korba buffalo calf vegetable leather in 2/2.5 and 3/3.5 oz

looks cool good job

leather type, making process, gluing/not, sewing/not, one layer, two, three, etc. - it all affects

years ago i started the same way, but quickly found out that reaching a colour uniformity requires some practice and methodology. dip dying is one of the ways to reach uniformity in colour compared to daubers. this has 3 cons imho: 1 - requires more dye, 2 - it gives all the pigments into the leather, 3 - a limitation in process - you will get one colour (no antiquing or playing around with colour combination - exclusion is paints, such as angelus). did not work for me most times. so i came up with getting hands of using sponge technique (you can control the sponge size and surface square). personally never liked the idea of dilution (just because it is not a wood/metal paint which is required to be diluted), but it works of course. now working on airbrush technique

in a room, a paint/stain/dye will dry faster than a wet piece of leather using a vacuum for wet forming will increase drying process, no matter the weather outside shiny or rainy

not enough of sugar ))) is it paint dipping?

how exactly do you apply a dye?

maybe someone with a lathe can hep you (metal turning)

Parker had a review on consew have a look

sad they have only 0.8 and 1.0mm. I would give it a try

weaver leather has also got one https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/products/border-stamping-tool

cool, thanks Chuck

skiving machine provides uniformity and speed. it all depends on your tasks and load

looks cool did you just polished leather or used some chemics?

craft paper or thinnest cardboard

true @MickInMelbs avoid using different hides from different sources. one manufacturer's leather is ok. also, before going for final item, check pieces on small scraps

corel. easier, faster

sounds cool. their website needs to be improved imho

I have couple of swivel knives, and the most time I use Kyoshin Elle. purchased from goods japan. pretty smooth to work with and not overpriced to have it in arsenal

on bulk order you would get a discount when ordering from buckleguy many products come from china these days. the difference would be a manufacturer itself, it's production items, design, materials used, etc.

some crafters do like this. I haven't seen this stitching being broken till the time, so you can give it a try

suede might be a solution

as @Tugadude advised, solidarity

generally yes, chrome. but some manufacturers use combined tanning process : chrome + veg retan (Horween leather)