'''Chrome-tanned Leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Chrome-tanned leather comes in a large variety of colors and is often less stiff than untreated vegetable-tanned leather. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather.
'''Chrome-tanned Leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Chrome-tanned leather comes in a large variety of colors and is often less stiff than untreated vegetable-tanned leather. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. Do not laser cut chrome-tanned leather.
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For an excellent explanation on the differences between vegetable-tanned leather and chrome-tanned leather, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3TrHqhJHw|this video from Gentleman's Gazette].
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For an excellent explanation on the differences between vegetable-tanned leather and chrome-tanned leather, watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D3TrHqhJHw| this video from Gentleman's Gazette].
'''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.
'''Awl''' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.