I'd like to experiment with shark and elephant

[BruceGibson]

I'd like to experiment with shark and elephant--mostly shark. I've seen some of Kevin's holster work using shark and it's great looking stuff.

Any recommendations for a good US source? Or, sources?

[pella]

Hello Bruce,

when i was at school, they give us a booklet with many suppliers and there is source for Elephant in USA, I don't know if it is still valid, as it is an old...booklet, but there you go:

Elton Leather corp NY 518-725-0636

Maher John G co TX 214-631-3640

There is one in Florida

Caspel Corporation FL 305-634-1142 suposse he carry lizard , fish and other exotics...elephant not mentioned

Dont find one for shark, but i remember one of my teacher was buying it in NY, USA

[bruce johnson]

Bruce,

I have gotten elephant from a couple places, never tried shark but I am sure they have it. First off is Jerry VanAmburg at Van Amburg Leather. He advertises in LCSJ and ShopTalk too I think. Website is www.vanamburgleathers.com. He's cool to deal with. Just looked at his site and he does have shark.

The other source is GH Leather in Houston. I don't have a website or contact info, but they come up with a business listing on a google search. I bought a panel of elephant from them last year at Sheridan. Seems like a lot of boot and handbag people make up most of their trade. My wife fell in love with some shrunken grain water buffalo calf they had. Made a very cool purse leather.

Sheridan Leather Outfitters also carry a lot of exotics. They are easy to deal with too.

Bruce Johnson

[K-Man]

Van Amburg Leather

Charles Hardtke Leather

John Fong Leather

Springfield Leather

[BruceGibson]

Thank you Bruce, Pella & Kevin! Very much appreciated!!

[whinewine]

Bruce: Implora Snakeskin is offering some shark on ebay through their ebay store. The # is 260052604399 & it is rather pricey (Buy it now for $232.00), but it is the only shark on ebay (well, no, there are many sharks on ebay, but this is the only fish-type shark on ebay).

[BruceGibson]

Thank you, Whinewine! I appreciate everybody's help.