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====Terminology====
====Terminology====
−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. Vegetable tanning is one of the main leather production methods in use today: approximately 10% of all leather is vegetable tanned.
−Chrome-tanned leather uses chemicals to tan and is a faster, less costly process. Veg tan leather is typically thicker and more durable, while chrome tanned leather is thin and less durable.
+''Awl'' - An awl is a tool with a metal point used for marking, piercing, punching, or sewing leather.
+''Beveler'' - A beveler is a tool with a metal blade that is used to remove the square corners from the edges of leather goods.
+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.
+Leather glue Make sure you are using glue that is specific for leather and suede.
+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.
+Pricking iron and chisel Pricking irons and chisels are tools that are used for marking and creating holes in leather. They are built with equally spaced metal points.
+Punch A leather punch is a hole punch specifically for making holes in leather. They are great for setting rivets or making holes in belts and collars.
+Skiver A leather skiver is a metal tool used to remove and shave thin layers of leather material off of the surface.
+Stamp Leather stamps are made of metal and are used to create designs on your leather’s surface.
+Cutting mat Before cutting your leather with a utility blade or rotary cutter, set up your work surface with a cutting mat to protect the table.
==Training==
==Training==