Lieckio Report post Posted August 23, 2018 Hello This might not really be the right place, but I assume there are at least some reenactors here that are familiar with the stuff I need. I do film & theater stuff and reproductions for museums etc. I am currently looking for cowhide, 3-4 mm thick that has pebble grain texture on it, much like what the German army used during World War 1 and World War 2. Leather working is not my main area, so I have no idea of the suppliers - I've personally just used Tandy Leathers and Laederiet until now - neither have pebble grain leather available. Anyways, any help and hints towards the right direction would be much apreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DV8DUG Report post Posted August 23, 2018 Somebody correct me if I'm wrong but I believe most modern leather embossing is done on leather around 5-6 oz. and thinner. A little trivia for anyone interested-- "BruichLaddich Grain" was originally developed by thrifty Scots on the Isle of Islay as a method of utilizing the mash byproduct of the whisky distillation process. Utilizing vintage charred oak barrels that have served their whisky aging purpose, Highland cattle skins are layered within the barrels and interspersed with copious amounts of leftover barley mash. Over time, sometimes as long as 12 or more years, the skins develop the familiar pebbled, shrunken grain. The mash also imbues the skin with its customary Cognac color. Hides aged 30 years are the connoisseur's choice, and only available at the most exclusive made to order boot makers. Most are private firms who only accept commissions via referral. In less democratic times the skins were reserved for nobles. Known in the U.S. as "Scotch" grain, a misnomer. Scots' grain is correct for those unable to properly pronounce BruichLaddich. Much of what passes for genuine Scots' grain is leather squeezed with embossing rollers to simulate the effect of mash aging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
