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− | '''Vegetable-tanned leather''' is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned. | + | '''Vegetable-tanned leather''' is tanned with natural vegetable tannins to alter the protein structure of the hide, causing it to become leather. This type of leather typically takes a longer amount of time to create. Without any dye or oil, vegetable-tanned leather has a light tan color. It is considered higher quality in comparison to chrome-tanned leather. Approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable-tanned. |
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− | '''Chrome-tanned leather''' uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Approximately 90% of all leather is chrome-tanned. | + | '''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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| Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable. | | Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable. |
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| '''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. |
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− | '''Beveler''' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods. | + | '''Burnishing Cloth''' - A canvas-like material that will burnish (to seal, smooth, and make shiny through rubbing friction) the edges of your leather workpiece. These can also remove char after using a laser engraver. |
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− | '''Burnisher''' - A burnisher is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather. It is usually made of wood and smooths leather through applied friction and pressure. | + | '''Wood Burnisher''' - A wooden piece with grooves that is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather through applied friction and pressure. |
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− | '''Leather Glue''' - Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede. | + | '''Dobbers''' - Dobbers are used to apply oil or dye to your leather workpiece. |
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| + | '''Leather Dye''' - Leather dye will stain your vegetable-tanned leather. We have a variety of colors available. |
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| + | '''Edge Beveler''' - An edge beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods. |
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| '''Maul''' - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet. | | '''Maul''' - A leather maul is a striking tool used for stamping, tooling, setting rivets, and more. It is made of a head and a handle, similar to a hammer and mallet. |