DartmouthDuffer Report post Posted July 17, 2022 I've been mostly buying 4-6oz C quality and lower veg tan leather and dyeing it myself using pro dye. I make journals, wallets and other things that size. I'm looking to invest up to 250 (maybe 300 depending on the deal) for a nice piece of leather to make some good projects. Any recommendations for what kind of leather I should buy in that price range? I've seen "shell cordovan" mentioned a few times here, is that something worth looking into? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted July 17, 2022 1 hour ago, DartmouthDuffer said: I've been mostly buying 4-6oz C quality and lower veg tan leather and dyeing it myself using pro dye. I make journals, wallets and other things that size. I'm looking to invest up to 250 (maybe 300 depending on the deal) for a nice piece of leather to make some good projects. Any recommendations for what kind of leather I should buy in that price range? I've seen "shell cordovan" mentioned a few times here, is that something worth looking into? You don't say how experienced you are but the answer to your question is tricky. The "grade" of leather can be more than just quality. You can get some excellent leather that's been downgraded because of holes/scratches/scars etc which for someone making small projects needn't be a major concern. Paying more for an unblemished skin may not get you any better quality leather. You could look at ready coloured skins, either veg or chrome that might give a better finish. Coloured veg will be dearer, coloured chrome will be much cheaper.Exotics might be something to look into. Also you need to be sure that your market will sustain the higher prices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
