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where can i buy pieces of leather as in hide to make stuff with?

I am looking for leather so i can make some items for my kids

I am a designer and I produce a (very) small line of clothes. My favourite source for leather is: (drum roll): Second hand, vintage and thrift stores. Ta-Da! And it's much cheaper than buying large hides. For small craft items thrift stores are a great source of leather clothing that can be taken apart and recycled. The garments are cleaned before selling, the leather is already softened by age and wear, yet still sturdy and durable enough for small craft items. I make regular trips to goodwill for leather and suede skirts, pants, and jackets which get taken apart and used as embellishment and trim in some of my denim line. I often ask if they can set aside ripped, torn, faded and unsellable leather which I can then buy in bulk by the pound.

If you want new leather then michael's craft stores have some leather available as small squares and rectangles along with suede and leather lacing, rivets, etc.

Finally, Tandy Leather Craft has a website and they sell on line and through various outlets across the US.

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Calf Leather and Hide Ashtray $154 Secret 50% OFF Special, not accessible from our public site. Use code: PLATINUMCODE. Limited time only. This unique ashtray is crafted by the hands of highly accomplished Florentine artisans and fashioned of the finest hide and calf leather to become distinctive. Made in Italy.

Connolly Hide Food Leather Conditioner $29.99 Over-indulge your leather! Perhaps the most trusted, reputable name in the leather industry, Wimbledon-based Connolly Leather has gifted leather owners with a magic potion to prevent the aging and deterioration of leather. Connolly Hide Care Leather Conditioner restores leather?s essential moisturizers and protectants in a creamy emulsion of lanolin, white spirit, and natural oils restoring and maintaining the original beauty. Furthermore, Hide Care Leather Conditioner is properly pH balanced to offset the natural alkalinity of leather, and keep it healthy.Since 1878 Connolly Leather has been at the forefront of the leather industry, supplying superior quality leather to some of the most sought after automotive companies. Jaguar, Ferrari, Bentley and Rolls Royce consider Connolly leather to be the only acceptable leather for their cars. Connolly Leather also graces the seats and interiors of many luxury liners, the British House of Commons and the House of Lords, and the Concorde, when it was still flying. To reach that pinnacle of excellence and maintain it, Connolly Leather had to develop a care regimen that would complement and keep healthy the regal leather for years. So, they developed concentrated Connolly Leather Cleaner and Connolly Hide Care Leather Conditioner, which will without a doubt, maintain, moisturize and protect your leather, thereby extending its life. Neglected leather will shortly give away its status: Hardening, brittleness, cracking, dryness, fading? the list of traumas goes on. How to avoid this demise? A regular program of cleaning, and more importantly, conditioning will keep the surface as lush and satiny-soft as the day it was born. Treat your leather as you would your own skin. A good, deep cleaning gentle cleanser like Connolly Leather Cleaner, followed by the best moisturizer to keep the fibers supple, flexible and strong is proper care. Connolly Hide Care provides all the nourishing ingredients required to keep the leather fibers pliable, soft and supple, as well as attractive to gaze upon. Hide Care Leather Conditioner is scientifically formulated to penetrate the porous leather and supply the necessary lubricants to keep it warm and inviting. A protective layer remains on the surface; an enduring ?polish? that delivers a pleasing visual finish that begs to be touched. For best results begin a monthly routine of cleaning first with Connolly Leather Cleaner to remove excess dirt and grease. Follow with a nourishing treatment of Connolly?s Hide Care Leather Conditioner formerly called Connolly Hide Food, before the FDA caught wind of it being called food) . Apply the Hide Care sparingly with a soft cloth, foam or terry applicator or with your bare hands. Luxury car owners report that massaging Connolly Hide Care into the leather with your hands produces the most satisfactory results. Hide Care needs to bask in the sun all day or absorb into the fibers all night to ensure complete permeation. Buff or wipe the entire

6 Pack Connolly (Hide Food) Hide Care Leather Conditioner $139.99 Over-indulge your leather! Perhaps the most trusted, reputable name in the leather industry, Wimbledon-based Connolly Leather has gifted leather owners with a magic potion to prevent the aging and deterioration of leather. Hide Care Leather Conditioner restores leather?s essential moisturizers and protectants in a creamy emulsion of lanolin, white spirit, and natural oils restoring and maintaining the original beauty. Furthermore, Hide Care Leather Conditioner is properly pH balanced to offset the natural alkalinity of leather, and keep it healthy.Since 1878 Connolly Leather has been at the forefront of the leather industry, supplying superior quality leather to some of the most sought after automotive companies. Jaguar, Ferrari, Bentley and Rolls Royce consider Connolly leather to be the only acceptable leather for their cars. Connolly Leather also graces the seats and interiors of many luxury liners, the British House of Commons and the House of Lords, and the Concorde, when it was still flying. To reach that pinnacle of excellence and maintain it, Connolly Leather had to develop a care regimen that would complement and keep healthy the regal leather for years. So, they developed concentrated Connolly Leather Cleaner and Connolly Hide Care Leather Conditioner, which will without a doubt, maintain, moisturize and protect your leather, thereby extending its life. Neglected leather will shortly give away its status: Hardening, brittleness, cracking, dryness, fading? the list of traumas goes on. How to avoid this demise? A regular program of cleaning, and more importantly, conditioning will keep the surface as lush and satiny-soft as the day it was born. Treat your leather as you would your own skin. A good, deep cleaning gentle cleanser like Connolly Leather Cleaner, followed by the best moisturizer to keep the fibers supple, flexible and strong is proper care. Connolly Hide Care provides all the nourishing ingredients required to keep the leather fibers pliable, soft and supple, as well as attractive to gaze upon. Hide Care Leather Conditioner is scientifically formulated to penetrate the porous leather and supply the necessary lubricants to keep it warm and inviting. A protective layer remains on the surface; an enduring ?polish? that delivers a pleasing visual finish that begs to be touched. For best results begin a monthly routine of cleaning first with Connolly Leather Cleaner to remove excess dirt and grease. Follow with a nourishing treatment of Connolly?s Hide Care Leather Conditioner formerly called Hide Food, before the FDA caught wind of it being called food) . Apply the Hide Care sparingly with a soft cloth, foam or terry applicator or with your bare hands. Luxury car owners report that massaging the Hide Care into the leather with your hands produces the most satisfactory results. Hide Care needs to bask in the sun all day or absorb into the fibers all night to ensure complete permeation. Buff or wipe the entire surface to remove any

Icella LNEXI880JF Genuine Cow Hide Leather Case $18.83 LNEXI880JF. Genuine Cow Hide Leather Case for Nextel i880/i885. Huge selection to choose from. Satisfaction ensured.

Connolly Hide Care Leather Kit $75.74 From the maker of the world?s finest leather, the world?s finest leather care products in a kit! Over a century ago in England the finest tannery ever to grace the Earth was established. The Connolly brothers built a business that would eventually supply the most prestigious automotive manufacturers, the most luxurious liners, the ritziest hotels, and even the famed Concorde with a quality of leather that has never been surpassed. To keep it in its pure, opulent condition it would have to be maintained. Leather is very susceptible to showing signs of wear and tear and the damaging effects of UV radiation and aging, so they devised a process of preserving it and keeping it worthy. Care is simple. Clean the hide of any contaminants that pollute it. Then replenish oils and moisture that have escaped due to evaporation. The difficult part was formulating one perfect product to address each of these steps. A good leather cleaner permeates the ?skin,? into each and every pore to dislodge and lift any foreign matter that could compromise the strength and condition of the leather down the road. It needs to be gentle yet capable, free of harsh chemicals, and appropriately pH balanced. Once the leather is free of dirt and oil, it must be fed and protected. Natural oils, moisturizers, and protectants need to be reintroduced, as they?re lost over time. Not conditioning results in the leather progressively drying, cracking, peeling and deteriorating?an irreversible state. Connolly Leather Care has the solution: A harmonious pair of products to clean and condition your leather to satiny-smooth perfection. They didn?t earn their reputation by turning out substandard products. Your leather couldn?t be in better, more competent hands! The kit includes: Connolly Concentrated Leather Cleaner 500 ml. (16.9 oz.) A thick, powerful cleaner that easily repairs problem areas as well as maintains the overall cleanliness of your leather interior. An authentic deep-down clean that leaves your leather flawless. Connolly Hide Care Leather Conditioner 11 oz. A rich, nutrient-packed cream emulsion to nourish the leather, lubricate and penetrate each fiber for suppleness, and protect the leather from organic or exposure-related deterioration. This is the same product formerly called Hide Food. Deluxe Microfiber Applicator The Deluxe Microfiber Applicators are made of a 70/30 blend of polyester and polyamide, respectively. The higher percentage of polyamide gives the applicator a soft, plush texture that pampers any surface it touches. This soft microfiber fabric is made of a split weave that is more absorbent than any flat weave microfiber. The inner foam pad maximizes absorption so any product you?re applying goes on streak-free. The pads are covered with tiny microfiber loops that grab dust and lint with a positive electric charge. Yellow Poly Foam Applicator This soft, absorbent applicator spreads products evenly and neatly. The foam is excellent for applying Conolly Hide Car

San Bushman Softens Leather, Part of the Process of Tanning a Hide $39.99 Joy Tessman San Bushman Softens Leather, Part of the Process of Tanning a Hide - Photographic Print

Chestnut Leather and Hide Watch Box $378 This distinguished lockable calf leather watch box is exclusively crafted by the skilled hands of highly accomplished Florentine artisans. Its velvet interior features eight separate pockets for watches. Made in Italy.

Passage 2 Collection Napa Leather Hide - A - Pocket - Black $25 This usefull leather travel accessory is from the Passage 2 collection. Secures to belt and then flips inside garment to hide. Utilizes a zip closure.

Interlude Home Palamino Hide Lamp $622.5 Free Shipping.The Shilah Square lamp is wrapped in a tan leather hide and comes complete with the ecru shade. Product info furnished by Carolina Rustica

Dacasso Black Genuine Leather Calendar Base with Hide-Away $48.84 This calendar base features genuine top-grain leather and a hide-away to stash items out of the way. This desktop accessory is great for adding a professional appearance and organization to your office.Calendar base with hide-awayAdds a professional appearance and organization to your office space Materials: LeatherDimensions: 8.5 inches long x 9.37 inches wide x 2.37 inches high

Cow Hide Area Rug in Zebra $698 Cow Hide Area Rug in Zebra 100% Cow Hide Premium Brazilian Cow Hide Please note that all natural hair on hides vary in size, color and shape. This natural variation is desirable hallmarks of real leather and are to be expected. Our hides usually range in size from 35' to 50 sq ft. ADD A RUG PAD? Usually rugs ship within 3-5 business days. Occasionally, lead times can be slightly longer. Please note, a customer service representative will contact you within 24-72 hours if the lead time extends past 3-5 business days to ship out and receive tracking. ALL ORDERS OVER $50 SHIP FREE TO THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES. Click here for more information on carpet cleaning and carpet care.

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Whole Hide Leather Cutting on a Roller Press

All About Leather

For those of you that have a fascination with leather goods, I am here to shed some insight of this wonderful material.
Leather is a material created through the tanning of hides, pelts and skins of animals, primarily cows. Leather is a very important clothing material, and its other uses are legion. Together with wood, leather formed the basis of much ancient technology. Leather with the fur still attached is simply called fur.
There are a number of processes whereby the skin of a dead animal can be formed into a supple, strong material commonly called leather. Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned using tannin (hence the name "tanning") and other ingredients found in vegetable matter, tree bark, and other such sources. It is supple and brown in color, with the exact shade depending on the mix of chemicals and the color of the flesh. Vegetable-tanned leather is not stable in water; it tends to discolor, and if left to soak and then dry it will shrink and become less supple and harder. In hot water, it will shrink drastically and plasticize, becoming rigid and eventually becoming brittle. Alum-tanned leather is tanned using aluminum salts mixed with a variety of binders and protein sources, such as flour, egg yolk, etc. Purists argue that alum-tanned leather is technically "tawed" and not tanned, as the resulting material will rot in water. Very light shades of leather are possible using this process, but the resulting material is not as supple as vegetable-tanned leather. Rawhide is made by scraping the skin thin, soaking it in lime, and then stretching it while it dries. Like alum-tanning, rawhide is not technically "leather", but is usually lumped in with the other forms. Rawhide is stiffer and more brittle than other forms of leather, and is primarily found in uses such as drum heads where it does not need to flex significantly; it is also cut up into cords for use in lacing or stitching, or for making dog toys. Boiled leather is a hide product (vegetable-tanned leather) that has been hardened by being immersed in hot water, or in boiled wax or similar substances. Historically, it was used as armour due to its hardness and light weight, but it has also been used for book binding. Chrome-tanned leather, invented in 1858, is tanned using chromium sulfate and other salts of chromium. It is more supple and pliable than vegetable-tanned leather, and does not discolor or lose shape as drastically in water as vegetable-tanned. More esoteric colors are possible using chrome tanning. Brain-tanned leathers are exceptionaly absorbent of water. They are made by a labor-intensive process which uses emulsified oils (often those of animal brains) and which has not been industralized. They are known for their exceptional softness and their ability to be washed.
Leather—usually vegetable-tanned leather—can be oiled to improve its water resistance. This supplements the natural oils remaining in the leather itself, which can be washed out through repeated exposure to water. Frequent oiling of leather, with mink oil, neatsfoot oil or a similar material, keeps it supple and improves its lifespan dramatically.
In general, leather is sold in three forms... Full-Grain leather, made from the finest raw material, are clean natural hides which have not been sanded to remove imperfections. Only the hair has been removed. The grain remains in its natural state which will allow the best fiber strength, resulting in greater durability. The natural grain also has natural breathability, resulting in greater comfort. The natural Full-Grain surface will wear better than other leather. Rather than wearing out, it will develop a natural "Patina" and grow more beautiful over time. The finest furniture, and footwear, are made from Full Grain leather.
Corrected-Grain Leather (also called "top-grain leather"). Corrected Leather is fuzzy on one side and smooth on the other. The smooth side is the side where the hair and natural grain used to be. The hides, which are made from inferior quality raw materials, have all of the natural grain sanded off, and an artificial grain applied. Top grain leather generally must be heavily painted to cover up the sanding and stamping process.
Suede is an interior split of the hide. It is "fuzzy" on both sides. Suede is less durable than top-grain. Suede is cheaper because many pieces of suede can be split from a single thickness of hide, whereas only one piece of top-grain can be made. However, as the look of full-grain is in demand, manufacturers use a variety of techniques to make suede appear to be full-grain. For example, in one process, glue is mixed with one side of the suede, which is then pressed through rollers; these flatten and even out one side of the material, giving it the smooth appearance of full-grain. Latigo is one of the trade names for this product.
Leather from other animals
Today, most leather is made of cow hides, but many exceptions exist. Lamb and deer skin are used for soft leather in more expensive apparels. Kangaroo leather is used to make items which need to be strong but flexible, such as motorcycle gloves. Kangaroo leather is favored by motorcyclists specifically because of its lighter weight and higher abrasion resistance as compared to cowhide. Leather made from more exotic skins has at different times in history been considered very beautiful. For this reason certain snakes and crocodiles have been hunted to near extinction.
In the 1970s, farming of ostriches for their feathers became popular. As a side product, ostrich leather became available and is currently used by all the big fashion houses like Hermès, Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton. Ostrich leather has a characteristic "goose bump" look because of the large follicles from which the feathers grew.
In Thailand, sting ray leather is used in wallets and belts in the same way as regular cow leather. Sting ray leather is as tough and durable as hard plastic. The leather is often dyed black and covered with tiny round bumps in the natural pattern of the back ridge of an animal. These bumps are then usually dyed white to highlight the decoration.
Preservation and Conditioning of Leather
The natural fibers of leather will break down with the passage of time. Acidic leathers are particularly vulnerable to red rot, which causes powdering of the surface and a change in consistency. Damage from red rot is aggravated by high temperatures and relative humidities, and is irreversible.
Exposure to long periods of low relative humidities (below 40%) can cause leather to become desiccated, irreversably changing the fibrous structure of the leather.
Various treatments are available such as conditioners, but these are not recommended by conservators since they impregnate the structure of the leather artifact with active chemicals, are sticky, and attract stains.
Alex Matthews is a leather industry veteran involved in leather goods manufacturing for the last 15 years. To get additional information about the properties of leather please contact Alex at info@emiliooneto.com or http://www.emiliooneto.com/
For more information about leather products please visit http://www.emiliooneto.com to realize the benefits leather material

About the Author

Alex Matthews is a leather industry veteran involved in leather goods manufacturing for the last 15 years. To get additional information about the properties of leather please contact Alex at info@emiliooneto.com or http://www.emiliooneto.com/
For more information about leather products please visit http://www.emiliooneto.com to realize the benefits leather material

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