Handstitched Report post Posted February 6, 2012 G'Day, Amongst my many leather talents, I can also make various leather goods from Cane Toad leather. I'll attach some pics from my photo page. I do get a lot of pre-made Cane Toad leather goods like bags, wallets etc. from a taxidermist, but I can also obtain the skins as well to make a lot of my own Cane toad leather goods. The skins can come in a variety of colours. They are very easy to work with, and , depending on the project, some parts of the skins can be sewn using a domestic machine (with a leather needle), however, because the Cane Toad secretes a toxin from glands near the head, that part is often quite thick & tough ( after tanning) and care needs to be taken not to break a needle when sewing that part. It does take a little time to trim and arrange the skins,( if making large items) and to sort them as each skin has a *different texture ( *after tanning ,also, males & females have different textures), so a project may take longer than usual to make, but the end result is worth it. When I make anything from cane toad skins ,I just trim the daggy bits off, I then glue each piece into place and then sew, a bit like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. Most of the items in the pics are pre-made, but some of my own items are, stubby holders, barrettes, BIC lighter cases, books covers, tobacco pouches and asstd. small items. http://www.flickr.com/photos/40990121@N05/6828793379/in/photostream/ Have a browse at the other Cane Toad pics on my photo page. Enjoy:yes: best regards HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris of WV Report post Posted March 8, 2012 G'Day, Amongst my many leather talents, I can also make various leather goods from Cane Toad leather. I'll attach some pics from my photo page. I do get a lot of pre-made Cane Toad leather goods like bags, wallets etc. from a taxidermist, but I can also obtain the skins as well to make a lot of my own Cane toad leather goods. The skins can come in a variety of colours. They are very easy to work with, and , depending on the project, some parts of the skins can be sewn using a domestic machine (with a leather needle), however, because the Cane Toad secretes a toxin from glands near the head, that part is often quite thick & tough ( after tanning) and care needs to be taken not to break a needle when sewing that part. It does take a little time to trim and arrange the skins,( if making large items) and to sort them as each skin has a *different texture ( *after tanning ,also, males & females have different textures), so a project may take longer than usual to make, but the end result is worth it. When I make anything from cane toad skins ,I just trim the daggy bits off, I then glue each piece into place and then sew, a bit like putting a jigsaw puzzle together. Most of the items in the pics are pre-made, but some of my own items are, stubby holders, barrettes, BIC lighter cases, books covers, tobacco pouches and asstd. small items. http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ Have a browse at the other Cane Toad pics on my photo page. Enjoy:yes: best regards HS Would you be interested in selling some skins? I'm looking for some toad skins to use as accents on some things... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladykahu Report post Posted March 8, 2012 If Handstitched doesn't want to sell you toad skins, they are available from Birdsall http://birdsall-leather.com.au/home.php?cat=97 I buy a bit of stuff from them and they are good to deal with.. but I am in Australia as well. Natalie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted March 8, 2012 Give Springfield a call as well. They didn't have it listed on their site, but they told me about it when I was on the phone with them asking what they had in stock. I bought one skin for a holster a while back - I think I paid about $15 if memory serves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted April 3, 2012 If Handstitched doesn't want to sell you toad skins, they are available from Birdsall http://birdsall-leat...home.php?cat=97 I buy a bit of stuff from them and they are good to deal with.. but I am in Australia as well. Natalie Sorry for the delayed response. I have an account with Birdsall Leather. They have been very helpful right from the very first day I started leatherwork over 8 years ago. They help anyone from a beginner, to the advanced ( I once was a beginner, but I'm now somewhere in between) . I also have an account with the Cane Toad skin wholesaler . best regards HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiteraven Report post Posted December 31, 2021 I know this is an old post, but... Handstitched, how much for 2-3 full body toads? Doesn't need to be first grade quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
