How can I preshrink a leather? I'm using goatskins hides that are drum dyed. They are generally soft and supple with a little bit of elasticity. I want to keep them that way. I glue leather to leather with pva to exact measurements, but some of my materials shrink over a 24 hour period upto about an 1/8th inch with effects my finished product.
I cant change my glue or methods, and prefer to use the same leather materials at times. Is there away to preshrink or combat the shrinkage? Higher quality veg tan hides with a medium firmness eliminate the issue, but sometimes in prefer to use the other materials to offer a more budget friendly option to customers