mrtreat32 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I have been making wallets using mostly veg tan and want to start doing the interiors in various colors. A lot of leather craftsmen whos work I like seem to use Goat in various colors for the wallets interiors but I cant seem to find much in the US online. Hermes wallet linings use it as well for reference. I have seen the kidskin on springfield leather and that comes in lots of colors but I had someone at the shop send me a cell phone pic of them and they appear to be very glossy almost look like patent leather. Wondering if anyone has used the kidskin from springfield..is it very glossy? Is it thin but firm enough to still cut for pockets etc while holding its shape? Any feedback appreciated. Any suppliers of this type of goatskin or suggestions Here are a few links of the stuff online I was looking at using goatskin and kidskin that looks more matte https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/1558542_10151968647176148_7823032399567829198_n.jpg this is one of peter nitz who uses goatskin on the interior of his alligator wallets in bright colors http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b328/mafoofan/titc/071611/hermes3s.jpg http://en.lacontrie.com/leathers/kidskin thanks https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/988443_10151902276166148_762738186_n.jpg some more peter nitz. goat skin outside and inside Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Steven Segal has goat. It is used in bookbinding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtreat32 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 Steven Segal has goat. It is used in bookbinding. thank you. I couldnt find the site at first and kept getting results for steven segal( the martial arts guy) leather jackets. Is this type of goat for bookbinding the same kind people use for wallets and leather goods or its treated in some other way? They are also very expensive..Since I dont know much about goat leather is this considered top of the line stuff. (the hermann oak of goat)! http://apps.webcreate.com/ecom/catalog/product_search.cfm?ClientID=15&SearchType=Keyword&SearchField=goat&x=0&y=0 I also came across this site just now and they offer much cheaper prices..closer to the kidskin prices. Are you familiar with any of these types of goat It is Siegel leather if anyone else searches it btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSnuffie Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I use veg tanned goat and calf split to 1.25oz to 1.75oz fir interiors. I airbrush on the dye and it seems to often soak through the thin leather. The goat is pretty firm even that thin and will be a lot stronger than calf of the same thickness. The calf, while soft, isn't like garment leather and can hold some stamping, makers mark, creasing, etc. I get the goat from a variety of places but have settled on waterhouse leather for the calf skin because they split it at no cost and the price is fair. Not only does this give me the perfect thickness for the wallets I am making, but it makes the flesh side nice and clean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrtreat32 Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I use veg tanned goat and calf split to 1.25oz to 1.75oz fir interiors. I airbrush on the dye and it seems to often soak through the thin leather. The goat is pretty firm even that thin and will be a lot stronger than calf of the same thickness. The calf, while soft, isn't like garment leather and can hold some stamping, makers mark, creasing, etc. I get the goat from a variety of places but have settled on waterhouse leather for the calf skin because they split it at no cost and the price is fair. Not only does this give me the perfect thickness for the wallets I am making, but it makes the flesh side nice and clean. Thanks for the info. I was wondering if it was firm enough to form pockets and interiors with and it sounds by what youre saying that it is. Where are some of the places you get the goat online? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSnuffie Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I've bought a few hides from this seller http://www.ebay.com/usr/distantdrums. Considering the price of leather from book binding sources, this isn't too bad. I can usually get 4 - 5 wallets out of the sizes they sell after I work around the unusable parts, so it more than pays for itself. Even bad scars and marks can be hidden easily because most of the pieces are covered by another piece. You just have to make sure you plan ahead to hide scars. The other hides I've bought from ebay were never from the same seller twice. I just search and if it looks good I'd get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted June 20, 2014 http://www.siegelleather.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LTC Report post Posted June 20, 2014 I've bought a few hides from this seller http://www.ebay.com/usr/distantdrums That seller doesn't list any goat hides at all from my search of his store. And the "linings" he sells are splits. Sure would be nice to be able to find a good supplier of good quality, non-split goat linings...or even non-split calf. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSnuffie Report post Posted June 20, 2014 http://www.siegelleather.com/ Well I've never seen this site. I guess I was looking at the wrong book binding sites because these prices are really good. Thanks for the link! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeSnuffie Report post Posted June 21, 2014 That seller doesn't list any goat hides at all from my search of his store. And the "linings" he sells are splits. Sure would be nice to be able to find a good supplier of good quality, non-split goat linings...or even non-split calf. You're right. I don't know why, but they don't list the goat as 'goat'. This is a link to one of the goat hides they sell.http://www.ebay.com/itm/310935126425 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
