rickeyfro Report post Posted August 17, 2009 Is it o.k. to use chrome tanned roo hide to make lace, was wondering because the difference in price is alot and it seems it would be alot more economical to use the chrome tanned, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spence Report post Posted August 17, 2009 IMO the lace would be significantly weakened by the chromium salts used in tanning. I don't have a clue why anyone would bother chrome tanning roo, but hey...... The chromium salts tend to destroy the cells, thus breaking down the compostition of the leather. This is readily evident in cow leather. It's so soft, but you can't hardly smooth out an edge. As a personal thing, I used to work in hazardous chemical cleanup and the chromium salts used in the tanning process and elsewhere are considered a contact hazard. I've refused to braid leashes, collars and reins with it. That's just me and it's my favorite soapbox rant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
