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Here's a PDF of the book that @MikeRock references. Check out page 13 and see if it relates to what you're looking for. Encyclopedia_of_Rawhide_and_Leather_Braiding.pdf

In a word... Tokonole. It comes in clear, brown and black. It is a water based burnishing agent. You apply it (can use a microfiber cloth), then work it into the leather with a glass burnisher. This will provide a good seal to the flesh side of your chrome tanned leather. https://www.amazon.com/Seiwa-Tokonole-Leather-Burnishing-Leathercraft/dp/B017X8GKZA/ref=pd_sbs_5/142-4591688-3861767?pd_rd_w=HYTfv&pf_rd_p=4b6b5072-e9bd-4f30-a3af-a1f5d52978ec&pf_rd_r=AX9KBQWR9ETXS500JJGE&pd_rd_r=406800ec-031a-4a05-926f-645bd90469b6&pd_rd_wg=iv1v4&pd_rd_i=B017X8GKZA&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JAOB2K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I visit The Hide House quite often and see that they ship leather all over the world.

Sure. Here is a marker that you can fill with your own dye to match your work, for less than $4.00. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005KJJ8FO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The photo that you've tried to post is in .HIEC format, but must be in .jpg format to display on this site.

The fabric used for RF blocking is very thin and durable, that's why I mentioned it. Not only that, but very clean looking, plus it's available thru Amazon at a reasonable price.

Maybe consider using RF (radio frequency) blocking fabric, as it is supposed to block access to the chips in credit cards.

@Ashley55 Here is a copy of my favorite book on leather braiding. If you don't already own it, I think you might benefit from it. The section on edge braiding will answer some of your questions. The author is the master of leather braiding. Encyclopedia_of_Rawhide_and_Leather_Braiding.pdf

That's a tough question, because it depends on the type of braid that you are doing. If you are familiar with Bruce Grant's books on braiding you might find the answer there. I know that when I was doing more braiding I learned how to splice lace.

Edge braiding puts pressure on the edge of the leather, sometimes causing that edge to "curl in", especially when applied to a softer leather (or even the belly section of a hide). This is because the lace is impacting the lacing holes and pulling them closer together. The only tip I could suggest is to consider using a firmer leather, and then do your best to make sure that your braiding has even tension throughout. As you braid, the thong gets pulled through the lacing hole, and that can sometimes be the culprit, because the thong can get thinner and softer as it weaves along the leather's edge, thus snugging up to the lacing holes more than it did with the starter holes. I know this sounds kinda rough, but I would use a rawhide mallet to pound the edge braid against a flat surface in order to release that tension.

That is how latigo is defined. Could it be?

$26.00? Seems like a fair price for a reliable tool. Here is what you get for 10X that price. It can be ordered left or right handed for only $250.00. More than a draw guage, more like a family heirloom. Certainly something that you would want your grandson to inherit, like a work of art.

@DearBear Weaver Leather here in the states carries this strap cutter. I don't know if they ship overseas, but they do have a website. https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/65-6261/wooden-strap-cutter/pr_5690/cp_/shop-now/hand-tools/knives-scissors/knives

@RicardoGranger The preferred format for images on this site seems to be .jpg, plus there are some size limitations, so I've converted your image for all to see. Great job, it's quite beautiful. Nice work!

The choice depends on the application. I prefer to use contact cement to adhere interior linings to my bags, because I know that it won't fail me. As you pointed out, PVA is not water resistant, and I never know what exposure any of my bags will have in their "lifetime", and would hate to have my choice of adhesive to be the failure point.

The magnetic strips are not what you want to use, and forget the glue. If can, rivet one of these style rare earth magnets to your nametags.

@ljk That is sage advice.

Watching a person performing stitching is like watching paint dry. You might draw an audience if you tool and dye with a copy of the finished product on display nearby. That will allow them to see more of how the "process" works.

I may be wrong, but from what I can find, this crazy horse leather is veg tanned with a waxy finish. Everything I can find about it looks like it takes a clear stamping impression, something chrome tanned leather will not do.

The glass can be viewed as half empty or half full. Glad it worked out for you.

So upcharge him. Maybe he can become an outlet for you.

The thinner the better because the lining will add weight, and heavier purses are not what women prefer, especially as they get older. Lately I have been using bonded leather which is an interesting product. It comes in assorted thicknesses, as thin as 0.4 mm. I use it as a backing, primarily to add firmness to soft leathers. Plus it can be painted, so if you want to add color to the inside of a purse, this might be a good option.

I think there is more to this conversation that just veg and chrome tanned leathers... different tanneries, different animals, different processes. So, for example, someone might mistake a combination tanned leather, like a supple latigo, for chrome tanned leather, whereas a firm latigo might be considered veg tanned. When in truth, latigo is combination tanned. Here is the tannery list from Horween Leather (sorry that it might be hard to read), where you will find there are many different tanning processes, with vast differences between them.

That is looking pretty good. There are people here who, I'm sure, will really like this idea of yours. I hope it's OK, I'm posting an image from your site for all to see. @swortsoul Just saw this and thought that you might find it interesting.