What projects can I do with 5/6 oz leather?

[BigLeatherVic]

Me and my buddy went halfsies on a double shoulder but I didn't realize how thick 5/6 oz leather is. What projects can I do with this kind of thick leather? I can't even crease it without water so I have no idea what to make. Please give suggestions!

[chuck123wapati]

[chuck123wapati]

this isnt all you can make but gives you an idea. , you can also double it up and make the thicker stuff as well. the sky is the limit. 

[fredk]

Its an ideal thickness for making ladies over-shoulder carry handbags

[battlemunky]

It only seems thick until you've worked with the thick stuff... Also, always wet it before bending it or it's likely to crack at the peak of the fold.

[Handstitched]

@chuck123wapati  well done  on that handy  chart. 

@BigLeatherVic Theres a multitude of items that can be made . I use 1.2mm/2.3mm ( 5-6oz)  on bags, wallet outers , small coin purses, cases, scraps can be used for  book marks, key rings  etc.  You're only limited by your imagination   

Have a play and have fun  

HS

[PastorBob]

On 8/2/2022 at 1:17 PM, BigLeatherVic said:

Me and my buddy went halfsies on a double shoulder but I didn't realize how thick 5/6 oz leather is. What projects can I do with this kind of thick leather? I can't even crease it without water so I have no idea what to make. Please give suggestions!

I mainly use this weight.  I cut out two mirror image pieces and glue them together to make holsters.  Hat patches, journal covers...the list goes on and on.  I also typed in "5-6 oz vegetable tanned leather" on YouTube and it brought up many videos.