retiredff Report post Posted June 28, 2014 I found a few dealers that sell hides that have "drawn grain", what can I use this for? I'm still a newb and trying to understand the different types and their uses. The hide I found is cheap, so I thought I might try this so if I screw it up, I won't be out that much. My main interests now are; wallets, cell phone cases and holsters. The wallets and cell phone cases can be CXL or veg-tanned. THX Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barehandcustoms Report post Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) From my understanding drain grain is a leather defect that leaves wrinkles on the surface of the leather. Usually you will see it on cheaper import leather that doesn't have good quality control in place. Occurs during the liming process and leaves marks on the surface of the leather. You will see it on higher quality stuff too but not near as often. You are basically buying rejected leather from a tannery due to a bad liming process during the run. It should be functional though. Edited July 23, 2014 by barehandcustoms Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
