Members DoubleC Posted September 10, 2012 Members Report Posted September 10, 2012 I got a whole side of glazed black pigskin and want to use it as gussets on a reddish and black leather bag I'm making. I am so in love with this pig, it's so pretty and soft. I thought it would be stiff. I'd like to use an accordion gusset pattern I have with it but don't know if it can be molded. Any ideas? Thanks, Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Moderator Art Posted September 10, 2012 Moderator Report Posted September 10, 2012 Hi Cheryl, The pig I have worked with was usually meant to be liner material and was chrome tanned. The veg tanned I have seen has been pretty thick like 6-8oz and you could mold that. Judging by the soft texture, I would expect yours to be chrome tanned and you wouldn't be able to mold that very well. Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members DoubleC Posted September 10, 2012 Author Members Report Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Art. I imagine it was chrome tanned. It was advertised as lining material. And it's soft enough to line anything, really. Thanks for your help, Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
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