Wet Behind The Ears

[inn3rs3lf]

Good day all,

I have taken a keen interest in this here leather thing, and have enjoyed perusing the site for the past day or two. So much so that today I went out and bought $200 worth of tools and some veg tan leather to try and have a go with.

I must say though, being in South Africa, finding quality leather is extremely difficult. It as taken numerous emails and phone calls to try and source a simple veg tan hide, and only 2 places in the country sell that I can find. Why this is so is beyond me, especially when we have cows and goats and and and for days!

So after my little outing, I have tried my hand on a quick card holder. It is extremely rough, but with proper tools, I believe I can make this work Just seriously need to find leather worthwhile buying. I have actually started scouting online in the States to see if anyone ships here...would seriously love some Horween stuff. Heck, anything that will make a premium wallet.

Anyway, enough ramblings, I will bring my needs to the forum in another thread, but for now I say...

HOWZIT!

[Eccho]

http://www.mossops.co.za/cat1.php is a tannery in S. Africa..........now I don't know it they have veg tan available or not, seems to be they specialize in shoe leather.............( huh !!!! In a country where hardly anyone wear shoes ????) anyway.......... it cannot hurt to inquire. Good luck ! Eccho

[inn3rs3lf]

Hey Eccho,

I have actually tried them already. They only sell in 100m rolls, and no veg tan

Much appreciated though!!

[artwithapulse]

Hey Eccho,

I have actually tried them already. They only sell in 100m rolls, and no veg tan

Much appreciated though!!

Just checking in, how did you go?

Your plan might need to extend to importing leather - usually, Australia has a pretty poor leather selection, too, so I bring it all in from the US.