Members moppusan Posted January 10, 2015 Members Report Posted January 10, 2015 I recently purchased some deerskin leather cord to make an adjustable hair tie (I have dreads and regular hair ties are the devil). Unfortunately I realized too late that it's not slideable enough for my liking (or my hair - it likes to grab things). So, I have some unused deerskin cord. My girlfriend has been taking forever to finish friendship bracelets so I was wondering if I could make bracelets out of the deerskin that could be worn like friendship bracelets - 24/7. Getting wet, getting soaped, etc. Any help is appreciated. Quote
Members Jim Posted January 10, 2015 Members Report Posted January 10, 2015 You did not make a bad purchase. Deer skin is pretty tough and will hold up. Being Chrome Tanned, it doesn't dry out and crack from getting wet. Sweat can be a factor if used as a lace for necklaces over a long period of time. But as for friendship bracelets it will do well. Jim Quote Never forget where you are, so you will always remember where you've been.
Members moppusan Posted January 10, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2015 Awesome - thank you for replying. I knew I could do something with it but having more options is always a good thing. Quote
Members Tramps Leatherworking Posted January 10, 2015 Members Report Posted January 10, 2015 I wear deerskin gloves exclusively for riding and they are extremely durable and can withstand repeated exposure to moisture (rain storms). They can even be hand washed... Quote ~Tramp~ Experientia magistra stultorum --- (Experience is the teacher of fools)
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