There's a reason real leather can cost you an arm and a leg. It doesn't just come off the cow looking or feeling like a high-end jacket—or like something you'd want to wear, at all. Leather actually ...

Following is a transcription of the video. Narrator: This is said to be the world's oldest leather-making tradition. It's called vegetable tanning, and it's a process that has been perfected over ...

To make leather, first you have to raise a cow. Or another animal, though you really do need the whole animal because since pretty much the beginning of time, it has not been possible to grow skin for ...

Leather is a maker’s dream material. It cuts well; it holds a stitch; it can be dyed, stamped, or tooled; it’s warm but breathable; it’s strong but flexible. But it has a heavy environmental footprint ...

A watch strap is an easy thing to take for granted, until it breaks on you. Only then do you realize that a well-made strap, while not as technically complex as the watch movement themselves, is a ...

In this article, I’ll continue my series on useful items to make with home-tanned leather (see “How to Tan a Deer Hide,” “How to Make Your Own Moccasins,” and “Craft Your Own Coonskin Cap“) by ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Leathermaking is a traditional craft that anyone can learn, and making a custom ...

November 7, 2014 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Quality leather wallets can be pricy. Instead of purchasing one, grab some scrap leather and use this guide to ...