Best leather for braiding and where do I get it?

[NelsonG]

I'm new to braiding and want to know what leather to use and where to buy it.

 

NelsonG

Edited December 3, 2018 by Northmount
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[LatigoAmigo]

7 minutes ago, NelsonG said:

I'm new to braiding and want to know what leather to use and where to buy it.

 

That's a big question. People commonly braid rawhide, latigo or kangaroo. You can cut your own lace from a variety of leathers (I buy oak-tanned calf for some of my lace), or you can buy lace already cut. Whip makers might use a different leather than purse makers, so you will want to do some research to determine the best leather for your use. Bruce Grant put out a book many years ago called "Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding," which is available through Amazon.

Hope that helps.