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Not sure if it is cheaper with the international shipping & currency exchange... anyway below is the Taiwan online book store.. http://search.books.com.tw/exep/prod_search.php?key=%E7%9A%AE%E9%9D%A9%E5%B7%A5%E8%97%9D++%E9%AB%98%E6%A9%8B%E7%9F%A9%E5%BD%A5&cat=all Search based on book title and author's name...

Thanks David. Attending a class will definitely bring me up to speed, however I prefer to take my own pace and learn the craft from the books/internet. Thanks & regards.

Thanks Karina for your advice. Sorry, don't mind if I ask a few more minor questions. Do I need to apply any coat of leather finish for bags that made out of this oil-tanned cowhide? http://https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/cowhide/9830-77.aspx Is this Black Cowhide with thickness of 0.8 to 1.2mm suitable for making the main body of the bags or pouches, or it is meant for the inner pockets? Appreciate your helps. Thanks.

I am a beginner (from Singapore) trying to purchase cowhides from Tandy Leather online store. I came across this Kodiak Oil-Tanned Cowhide https://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/department/leather/utility-oily/9075-73.aspx, from the description, I cannot tell what type of leather it is. Anyone knows its characteristics? 1. Can it be moulded (wet forming)? 2. Can it be carved & dyed? Do you recommend this as a general leather for projects (making bags, pouches..etc)? Thanks & regards, p2chen