Justinicus Report post Posted January 31, 2012 I purchased a set of split scraps a while back, thinking that I could use them for practice/mockup/lining. The pieces I received were mostly rather stiff, and often with a scratchy surface, almost sandpapery. Did I get a bad batch, or is this normal? I always thought split leather was supposed to be soft... Suede. Is there a way to soften hard, scratchy splits? I'm a complete newbie, so please assume I know nothing; the extent of my leatherworking knowledge (all self-taught) is how to use an Xacto and a sewing awl. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justinicus Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Bump? Anybody? Can anyone at least tell me if their splits come soft like suede or not? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Bump? Anybody? Can anyone at least tell me if their splits come soft like suede or not? Thanks! Read this to understand a bit more about leather. To my understanding that a hide is split in order to thin the leather to a uniform thickness across the hide.. You don't say if your "scrap" bag was vegetable tanned or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justinicus Report post Posted February 23, 2012 Read this to understand a bit more about leather. To my understanding that a hide is split in order to thin the leather to a uniform thickness across the hide.. You don't say if your "scrap" bag was vegetable tanned or not. I might be missing something in your post, but what should I be reading? Also, veg-tanned, according to the seller. Thanks for the response Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted February 23, 2012 I might be missing something in your post, but what should I be reading? Also, veg-tanned, according to the seller. Thanks for the response oh! ha ha ha ha! Yep forgot the link http://www.frank-brushes.de/en/pschuh/inforau.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
