I'm brand new in this craft. Can't do the things I used to when I was younger and I hate sitting on my hands doing nothing, so, I decided to find something I could Learn and enjoy at the same time. I decided to give Leather Crafting a try and I'm Hooked. Made My Family different things just to see if I could do it. A 3D Arrowhead for My Nephew and 3D feather for My Niece. Both were a Hit. Just seeing the Smiles on Their Faces were enough to make me want to go further in this craft. I really appreciate Craftsmen like Yourself Sharing Your Talent with People who need something to do in Their Own Lives like Myself. To say I'm Grateful for Your Time and Help with learning something New and as Wonderful as this, would be an Understatement. I'm Very Happy to have found Your UA-cam Channel and I look forward to learning More from You and all those involved!! Sincerely, J Q
I started Leather Crafting almost a year ago at the age 61, after having a stroke. I made a sheath for a kit knife and it drew my interest to leather work. I started watching Corter Leather and have learned so much.
@@jeffmuth6504 I'm glad you're doing well and I really appreciate your kind words. I'm Definitely enjoying the craft. I took up carving at 60 and decided to give leather carving a try this year (61 now) and have enjoyed it tremendously. It's definitely safer than wood carving!! LoL
I learned a ton just from this video! I had no idea about tanning the leather in the sun or putting tokanol on the back. I'm only a couple years into leather craft. Mostly self- taught with UA-cam. I keep coming back to your videos. Keep it going and thank you!!
I have been using Korba buffalo calf leather for over a year and I can say that the quality of it is top notch. I usually like to support local leather tanneries here in Australia but the Korba stuff is really good
I’ve watched most of your videos and purchased many of your patterns, and I always learn something new. For me this video is less about this specific hide as much as it is the differences in quality, workability, etc in a pile of leathers all called “natural veg tan.” In other words, it gives me a frame of reference when looking at hides locally of varying prices and whatnot. Very useful video well beyond this one hide!
I had taken from leather work after becoming frustrated and also took a break from watching videos. I am catching up now and I love the change in your videos! Sad we said goodbye to a team member but enjoy putting a face to the voice we’ve been hearing for so long
You give such good instructions and it is so nice to put a face with your lessons. I liked your videos before, but even so much more now. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge. I still want to make the pink leather purse! Frances
Picked this up and was seriously impressed. The hand? texture? is ridiculously smooth. And as you point out, the grain is really tight. I also picked up the green from the same tannery, and the color is absolutely amazing. Thank you for the review, and for sharing your craft.
Dude I loved this vid You’re so freaking cool doing this content take a heck of time shooting it changing angles editing it uploading…. I just want to say I really appreciate you bro all you’re skills and more importantly sharing you’re skills and you’re knowledge in this craft I really look forward to supporting you and getting some of you’re tools
Thank you what a great review. Are used to buy Sepici leather and it was a little white. However, now that a lot of the industry is picking it up it became more expensive, so this is great to know we can pick up a hide at a great price, especially for little things like minimalist, wallets, and things like that to cut down on your material cost. Thanks so much.
Dude 😮🫨🤯😱😳😳😳 That took color seriously 😍 😳. I am not looking to buy anything but now I might be interested. It reminds me of Italian leather where it's deceptively strong and an even color. ❤❤❤ ty "E".😊
I haven’t been active on here lately and I see you title and go yes ! Then I see you!!! Nice to meet you bro I’m proud of you for getting out of you’re comfort zone I’m curious to see why you have decided to show yourself?
Unlike the bleached white look of Tandy’s cheapest veg tan I’m assuming there are no signs of being put through rollers to artificially smooth the surface since you made no mention of it. Along with the tight smooth grain as you observed this would be a wonderful find .
It’s not hard to believe that rollers are part of tannery processes. Unfortunately I remember information far longer than I remember the source. I have seen defects (wrinkles for example) in leather that are smoothed level with the surface in a attempt to improve its appearance (Tandy Again) which apparently can lead to future tears in the leathers surface. I can’t speak to Tandy’s current offerings since I currently purchase leather elsewhere.
Herman oak and wicket and Craig do sell tooling natural leather that is lighter like this one. You are either testing their skirting leather or their saddle leather or bridal leather.
That's a nice looking piece of leather. Unfortunately the international shipping costs make it a no go for me. Your testing has got me thinking that perhaps I should do something similar with the leathers I buy for bookbinding. I just buy a whole sheeps hide from J Hewit & Sons in Livingston Scotland for under £40. It's sold as a Heavy Apron Sheepskin and it is similar in colour to that new side and no blemishes although it does have a fair few 'wrinkles' which is why it was rejected as a hide for bagpipes (what they originally procure the hides for). Not tried to make anything from it yet but I'm planning to use it for some fairly heavy duty notebook covers.
That’s a nice site to look at, lots of cool things - I have played with making a few notebooks for friends, so always interesting. Different end of the nation but I’ve used JH leathers in London (Northamptonshire location as well). I am round the corner so get to visit and look for bargains and found some lamb and goat hides will make lovely gloves - they do deliver but not used that.
@@The45thClown I'm fairly close to Hewits and they are always happy for folks to pop in and say hello/browse for bargains. Not managed to visit yet but it is on my todo list. Given the price of leather and assosciated items being able to actually visit and see the quality is great.
@@bethmcmullan7686 I guess having a decent shoe industry helped the leather shops (maybe other way around). The fact they don’t give prices means I likely won’t like the price.
I will be very interested to see how it takes stitching holes and sews up with Maine thread or Ritza. Plus, how it takes a Tokonole and dye edge treatment. (I am anticipating the brass No. 2 holder. Any plans for a leather sheath or blade protector?) Kind of a stationary blade sheath. With a tiny welt? You can get a plastic one (for No. 2's) from Grainger. $3.00.
These applications are always interesting to try out with different leathers. I am wondering if one wanted t darker the Korba without dying that the Aussie application *before* placing out in the sun would be something to try. Personally, I do not like the gray color after applying the mink oil, but I am certain there is some design somewhere wherein it would be perfect to use. Anyway, I am curious to see how the Korba would darken if the Aussie is applied first, then set out in the sun. I really appreciate you, and feel that any person who is superbly creative (like you), an educator in a manner like yours, a hard-working person (like you) and who is good to the world within their personal capabilities is extremely attractive. We all love you and your loves very much. Hugs.
I am using Veg Tanned Buff Calf & East India Tanning Veg Tanned Goat both 3Oz...procured directly from tanneries in Vellore and Dindigul, (South India).Very superior quality... But only natural available.. Have to hand dye and finishing. But worth more than buying finished leather. The difference in natural shade is b'se the tannins mainly here used is Mimosa, that's y whitish pink. We call it Terracotta Leather (TC). The main problem is have to buy atleast 500sqft from them.
That whitish leather is what we can find here in Brazil. Always thought those HW or others came predyed. Our vegtan leather here is mainly used to make horse stuff.
It's very very similar to the South American hides that I've used, Tandy Leather used to almost exclusively carry leather from South America about 10 years ago and with the exception of the grain being so tight, meaning it probably came from a younger animal, it's similar to working with that Big differences being there's no chemical smell and it takes dye and manipulation much more evenly. We make our Veg Tan to tan in the sun in the US, Japan does too. I don't know enough about leather to know why it happens to some but not all natural veg tans but I'm sure someone will know!
Do the same thing the previous people did with the Maple/oak but with the black locus only smaller. For bow staves, can do arrows out of it also. It's one of the best bow woods there is straight would be worth a chunk of change.
Try an open comb safety razor. Replacement blades are as low as 5 cents each And when blades get too dull for hair.. still plenty sharp enough for cutting leather cord or other random blade uses
First there. I 👍 soft leather. Very interesting work in a necessary product. Your videos have NO Cosed Caption (CC) to ENGLISH. Your carpets made my 👀. We 👀 everything.
Hey there - just wondering how you seal after your dying process. Does the tokenole seal it up? Sorry I’m still working with veg tan trying to figure out the coloring bits
In my experience sealing just isn't worth the extra time, money and effort unless you're doing tooling and carving. If you're just making a wallet or usual leather stuff, use fiebings pro dye (it has superior colorfastness and it rubs off way less!) and buff the heck out of it. That's what works for me! 👍
I love your videos! You have helped me a lot! I'm a beginner in leather works. What would you say is the best or most price worthy leather to start with?
The exacto knife (this one which is like a Pen) you use. I can give you advice so if you want hear it. I do a calculation on that how much times i need to change the blade on the knife and just buy for my self Polosanto-Factory Euro knife. Amazing knife you can check it. It is with lets say medium price but if you calculate your pays for blades if it is as me the knife is paying itself on the first half or a year :)
Good review! Though have to say that the Fiebling's "mink oil liquid" is not pure mink oil as you implied, but a blend of Neat's Foot & Mink oils... still good stuff, though!
Have you played around with any Mushroom leathers, or made videos on this. Mycoleather, mycoworks, mylo-unleather. I'd love to see the results on these products.
I haven't because they still require a binder, which is usually a petrolium based spray. Once they figure out a way to make actual "vegetable" leather that isn't a snack, I'm all for it - but right now the most promising thing is what they're doing in italy using olive industrial waste in the veg tan process. That's going to be the first route to a more sustainable, safer tannery workflow than fruit leather sprayed with fossil fuels IMO, as cow hides are basically free these days due to the meat industry not even being able to give them away (at least in the states, they were paying tanneries to take them during the pandemic). Cow hide truly is a waste product saved by the leather industry for the most part, the more waste product that can be incorporated into the tanning process is where I think you're going to be the most ecologically sustainable leathers made that last much longer than these fruit and mushroom leathers that are peaking out their heads. Another option is Cork - cork wallets have their place, and last a long time!
I often apply tokonole to the grain side (way less than what he is applying haha) and if you buff with canvas or some fabric it can get a really nice sheen and colour
I bought a panel of Korba buffalo calf leather and it has so much hair that it feels like going a while without shaving my face. I’m new to all of this so maybe that’s normal but i definitely won’t be buying it again.
Great video, looks like a quality product. I am a little surprised that it comes out of India when you consider some of their religious beliefs. I will have to order a hide and see how it tools. Keep up the good work.
What assurances/certifications has Korba made as to the safety and environmental protections they’ve put in place at their tannery? For eco-conscious buyers, I want to be able to guarantee this is safe stuff and isn’t harming anyone.
100%. Always very fishy when they don't name the exact tannery but make up some name.... There are no guarantees that this tannery in India isn't using slave labour, or dumping all of their chemicals directly into the local drinking water as there are no laws against this unlike USA or Italy. The extremely light colour is an indicator that it was flash-tanned, and spent almost zero time in the veg tanning liquids, versus weeks like USA hides. This means it will have VERY little vegtan qualities (bad burnishing, bad wet molding, etc.etc) and will be essentially identical to a chrometan crust. At $99 for 14sqft, thats still ~$7.5/sqft which is on par with lower end vegtan from W&C... so do with that what you will!
@@Stevieboy7 Just wanted to pop in and say that these hides burnish to a shine and wet mold fantastically - it's in the end of the video, where I made a riveted wallet that was wet molded when folded, and full bunished not only the edges but the back and front as well. It acts exactly like a normal veg tan would, and being that it's obviously not corrected grain I'd guess these were younger animals but not calf, raised pretty free range as there isn't a single pock mark like one would get on an animal raised in a tight space. Regarding the environmental impact, I absolutely understand your concerns - there's a reason the EPA's standards change all but wiped out the American taning industry in the 80's and all of the mexican tanneries are American owned. I'll do some more digging into how these hides are processed, sometimes it can be very difficult to get a straight answer. At the end of the day, though, it is very rare to find a super clean and affordable vegetable tanned hide that has not been manipulated so I wanted beginners to know there was an option out there - by the looks of these hides you can tell there is no correction, and you're getting top grain stuff. In terms of comparing it to low grade w&c, you're going to get a massive yield on this compared to their lower end cuts. And you're going to have to work it hard to get it to a sale-able state, their lower grades cam be very, very rough and are usually used for shoe soles and filler.
Most Veg-tan producers don't CHANGE their pits, just add to them as it gets used up. Nothing goes "into ground water", cuz it's an absolute waste to throw out and start over! Slave labor, in India? I'd say good chance in an Arabic country, it's a smelly labor intensive business. Indians do that kind of work All. The. Time. Have you ever looked at the ship-breaking industry? Run an empty tanker on the beach at flank speed, and break out the torches. You see the point.
@Corter Thank you for looking into that. You have a great amount of influence in the industry and it’s something that matters to our Earth as well as our business. I would find a history lesson video of the leather industry in the USA fascinating, if that’s something you would ever want to do.
No slave labour in tanneries in Vellore or Dindigul (South India) and no. Water Contamination( they have water purification plant to re use it in tanneries, as water is scarce in area of tanneries) I am sure b'se i am personally visiting tanneries to buy leather.
Buy US hides. Not putting any imports down, they can be good. But, the alphabet agencies and activists have done their absolute best to shut down US tanneries. Most of those left really have earned it and are still fighting that fight. Support them. Also, cow..leather..India? But...?
Also, strange stuff with our govt bonding imported hides. I do not know the details but do have a importer local to me and he has to be US govt bonded and keep track of everything. I'm not a buy local cult guy but if you can support our tanneries, it's a struggle and they deserve to stay in business
I appreciate the content, but the lighting and camera angles need work. You should consider blocking out the windows or move to a space that gets less natural light, and then light the space more evenly with LED lighting. Also I highly suggest you get a gimbal and or tripod.
You sure did. But with your coiffure is there a right time. I’m 80 and I’m locked into short hair, so your look is not ideal. ( my point of view) But you do great leather Stuff so I’ll overlook your wild man look.
After EU currency got to Croatia, I haw to boot 5 wallets. And find hand made leather company (litle bud super good, all hand made) and after trowing mony and buying catastrophe this is the wolith best that I ewer hawe and its beutiful and cost mee 45€ whic is nothing cos I pay olmoste 450€ for all others wallets. Im so imprest, has my inicials and all what I wanted . And it will surwd me well.
I'm brand new in this craft.
Can't do the things I used to when I was younger and I hate sitting on my hands doing nothing, so, I decided to find something I could Learn and enjoy at the same time.
I decided to give Leather Crafting a try and I'm Hooked.
Made My Family different things just to see if I could do it.
A 3D Arrowhead for My Nephew and 3D feather for My Niece. Both were a Hit.
Just seeing the Smiles on Their Faces were enough to make me want to go further in this craft.
I really appreciate Craftsmen like Yourself Sharing Your Talent with People who need something to do in Their Own Lives like Myself.
To say I'm Grateful for Your Time and Help with learning something New and as Wonderful as this, would be an Understatement.
I'm Very Happy to have found Your UA-cam Channel and I look forward to learning More from You and all those involved!!
Sincerely, J Q
I started Leather Crafting almost a year ago at the age 61, after having a stroke. I made a sheath for a kit knife and it drew my interest to leather work.
I started watching Corter Leather and have learned so much.
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@@jeffmuth6504 I'm glad you're doing well and I really appreciate your kind words.
I'm Definitely enjoying the craft.
I took up carving at 60 and decided to give leather carving a try this year (61 now) and have enjoyed it tremendously.
It's definitely safer than wood carving!! LoL
I learned a ton just from this video! I had no idea about tanning the leather in the sun or putting tokanol on the back. I'm only a couple years into leather craft. Mostly self- taught with UA-cam. I keep coming back to your videos. Keep it going and thank you!!
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I have been using Korba buffalo calf leather for over a year and I can say that the quality of it is top notch. I usually like to support local leather tanneries here in Australia but the Korba stuff is really good
It's really nice seeing a face That goes with all the Wonderful videos.
I’ve watched most of your videos and purchased many of your patterns, and I always learn something new. For me this video is less about this specific hide as much as it is the differences in quality, workability, etc in a pile of leathers all called “natural veg tan.” In other words, it gives me a frame of reference when looking at hides locally of varying prices and whatnot. Very useful video well beyond this one hide!
I had taken from leather work after becoming frustrated and also took a break from watching videos. I am catching up now and I love the change in your videos! Sad we said goodbye to a team member but enjoy putting a face to the voice we’ve been hearing for so long
You give such good instructions and it is so nice to put a face with your lessons. I liked your videos before, but even so much more now. Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge. I still want to make the pink leather purse! Frances
I think the only question you didn't explore was how well it wet-molded! Great video. I'm excited to try the new leather 😃
6-7 weeks is nothing! Been waiting for years! (Feels like it) - can't wait!
Picked this up and was seriously impressed. The hand? texture? is ridiculously smooth. And as you point out, the grain is really tight.
I also picked up the green from the same tannery, and the color is absolutely amazing.
Thank you for the review, and for sharing your craft.
WOO-HOOOO! Brass blade handles! Bring them on!
I like the back pattern! It gives a bit of a flair to the leather when you open it.
Dude I loved this vid
You’re so freaking cool doing this content take a heck of time shooting it changing angles editing it uploading…. I just want to say I really appreciate you bro all you’re skills and more importantly sharing you’re skills and you’re knowledge in this craft I really look forward to supporting you and getting some of you’re tools
Thank you what a great review. Are used to buy Sepici leather and it was a little white. However, now that a lot of the industry is picking it up it became more expensive, so this is great to know we can pick up a hide at a great price, especially for little things like minimalist, wallets, and things like that to cut down on your material cost. Thanks so much.
Hey Eric, awesome review! The new leather Korba that looks creamy and very smooth.
Dude 😮🫨🤯😱😳😳😳
That took color seriously 😍 😳. I am not looking to buy anything but now I might be interested.
It reminds me of Italian leather where it's deceptively strong and an even color. ❤❤❤ ty "E".😊
I haven’t been active on here lately and I see you title and go yes ! Then I see you!!! Nice to meet you bro
I’m proud of you for getting out of you’re comfort zone
I’m curious to see why you have decided to show yourself?
Nice job Eric, gonna give it a try. Very informative
The tree cutting method is called "Coppicing". Black locust is great for making bows :)
that 2 pockket vertical is sick!
I really like these videos, you're inspiring me to get back into some leather crafting
Great video, Eric! Thanks for the comparison of those leathers.
Thanks, Eric. Great video (as usual).
Your voice is the voice of a clean-shaven preppy engineer. 😁 Love your videos and appreciate your sharing with all of us.
Enjoyed the video. Sounds like a great deal for a newby like me. Your videos give great advice.
Unlike the bleached white look of Tandy’s cheapest veg tan I’m assuming there are no signs of being put through rollers to artificially smooth the surface since you made no mention of it. Along with the tight smooth grain as you observed this would be a wonderful find .
Every tannery uses rollers not only to smooth out the pieces but to ring the water out.
It’s not hard to believe that rollers are part of tannery processes. Unfortunately I remember information far longer than I remember the source. I have seen defects (wrinkles for example) in leather that are smoothed level with the surface in a attempt to improve its appearance (Tandy Again) which apparently can lead to future tears in the leathers surface. I can’t speak to Tandy’s current offerings since I currently purchase leather elsewhere.
Well, you talked me into ordering it!
Love your videos! Thank you ...
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Thanks for putting in the work and great product detail!
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Herman oak and wicket and Craig do sell tooling natural leather that is lighter like this one. You are either testing their skirting leather or their saddle leather or bridal leather.
What veg tan leather I have currently is cheap Tandy, and it sun-tans a lot. Lately I'm only using neats-foot oil, and get a darkish brown.
Great demo
That's a nice looking piece of leather. Unfortunately the international shipping costs make it a no go for me. Your testing has got me thinking that perhaps I should do something similar with the leathers I buy for bookbinding.
I just buy a whole sheeps hide from J Hewit & Sons in Livingston Scotland for under £40. It's sold as a Heavy Apron Sheepskin and it is similar in colour to that new side and no blemishes although it does have a fair few 'wrinkles' which is why it was rejected as a hide for bagpipes (what they originally procure the hides for). Not tried to make anything from it yet but I'm planning to use it for some fairly heavy duty notebook covers.
That’s a nice site to look at, lots of cool things - I have played with making a few notebooks for friends, so always interesting. Different end of the nation but I’ve used JH leathers in London (Northamptonshire location as well). I am round the corner so get to visit and look for bargains and found some lamb and goat hides will make lovely gloves - they do deliver but not used that.
@@The45thClown I'm fairly close to Hewits and they are always happy for folks to pop in and say hello/browse for bargains. Not managed to visit yet but it is on my todo list. Given the price of leather and assosciated items being able to actually visit and see the quality is great.
@@bethmcmullan7686 I guess having a decent shoe industry helped the leather shops (maybe other way around).
The fact they don’t give prices means I likely won’t like the price.
Have to admit, bit odd getting cow leather from India. I know not all Indians have the same beliefs, but still seems, not wrong, but …. confusing?
My first thought actually, lol.
I will be very interested to see how it takes stitching holes and sews up with Maine thread or Ritza. Plus, how it takes a Tokonole and dye edge treatment. (I am anticipating the brass No. 2 holder. Any plans for a leather sheath or blade protector?) Kind of a stationary blade sheath. With a tiny welt? You can get a plastic one (for No. 2's) from Grainger. $3.00.
These applications are always interesting to try out with different leathers. I am wondering if one wanted t darker the Korba without dying that the Aussie application *before* placing out in the sun would be something to try. Personally, I do not like the gray color after applying the mink oil, but I am certain there is some design somewhere wherein it would be perfect to use. Anyway, I am curious to see how the Korba would darken if the Aussie is applied first, then set out in the sun. I really appreciate you, and feel that any person who is superbly creative (like you), an educator in a manner like yours, a hard-working person (like you) and who is good to the world within their personal capabilities is extremely attractive. We all love you and your loves very much. Hugs.
I am using Veg Tanned Buff Calf & East India Tanning Veg Tanned Goat both 3Oz...procured directly from tanneries in Vellore and Dindigul, (South India).Very superior quality... But only natural available.. Have to hand dye and finishing. But worth more than buying finished leather.
The difference in natural shade is b'se the tannins mainly here used is Mimosa, that's y whitish pink. We call it Terracotta Leather (TC).
The main problem is have to buy atleast 500sqft from them.
That whitish leather is what we can find here in Brazil. Always thought those HW or others came predyed. Our vegtan leather here is mainly used to make horse stuff.
It's very very similar to the South American hides that I've used, Tandy Leather used to almost exclusively carry leather from South America about 10 years ago and with the exception of the grain being so tight, meaning it probably came from a younger animal, it's similar to working with that Big differences being there's no chemical smell and it takes dye and manipulation much more evenly.
We make our Veg Tan to tan in the sun in the US, Japan does too. I don't know enough about leather to know why it happens to some but not all natural veg tans but I'm sure someone will know!
Hope they stock up because I'm sure others are like me and going to want to get a side
Do the same thing the previous people did with the Maple/oak but with the black locus only smaller. For bow staves, can do arrows out of it also. It's one of the best bow woods there is straight would be worth a chunk of change.
Great video!! Thx for info
Try an open comb safety razor. Replacement blades are as low as 5 cents each
And when blades get too dull for hair.. still plenty sharp enough for cutting leather cord or other random blade uses
Where would the brass knife holder be sold on? Your site?
First there.
I 👍 soft leather.
Very interesting work in a necessary product.
Your videos have NO Cosed Caption (CC) to ENGLISH.
Your carpets made my 👀. We 👀 everything.
Black locusts trees have a really high btu value also
Hey there - just wondering how you seal after your dying process. Does the tokenole seal it up? Sorry I’m still working with veg tan trying to figure out the coloring bits
In my experience sealing just isn't worth the extra time, money and effort unless you're doing tooling and carving. If you're just making a wallet or usual leather stuff, use fiebings pro dye (it has superior colorfastness and it rubs off way less!) and buff the heck out of it. That's what works for me! 👍
Thanks for sharing.
What thickness do you recommend for wallet or card slots in wallet
Is this pattern available on your site? I tried looking real fast but didn’t see it. Thanks!
I love your videos! You have helped me a lot! I'm a beginner in leather works. What would you say is the best or most price worthy leather to start with?
Does SIDE stand for something?
I want one of those brass knives but will it take a number 24 X-Acto blade?
The exacto knife (this one which is like a Pen) you use. I can give you advice so if you want hear it. I do a calculation on that how much times i need to change the blade on the knife and just buy for my self Polosanto-Factory Euro knife. Amazing knife you can check it. It is with lets say medium price but if you calculate your pays for blades if it is as me the knife is paying itself on the first half or a year :)
Good review! Though have to say that the Fiebling's "mink oil liquid" is not pure mink oil as you implied, but a blend of Neat's Foot & Mink oils... still good stuff, though!
Where do you get the mink oil with the squirt top? Never receive those tops
I’m new into leather working, so are all the “budget” whitish hides hard to get a patina on? Will I have to dye it to keep it from looking dingy?
Very very nice 👍
You should try Sepici tan leather from Turkey.
Have you played around with any Mushroom leathers, or made videos on this. Mycoleather, mycoworks, mylo-unleather. I'd love to see the results on these products.
I haven't because they still require a binder, which is usually a petrolium based spray. Once they figure out a way to make actual "vegetable" leather that isn't a snack, I'm all for it - but right now the most promising thing is what they're doing in italy using olive industrial waste in the veg tan process. That's going to be the first route to a more sustainable, safer tannery workflow than fruit leather sprayed with fossil fuels IMO, as cow hides are basically free these days due to the meat industry not even being able to give them away (at least in the states, they were paying tanneries to take them during the pandemic). Cow hide truly is a waste product saved by the leather industry for the most part, the more waste product that can be incorporated into the tanning process is where I think you're going to be the most ecologically sustainable leathers made that last much longer than these fruit and mushroom leathers that are peaking out their heads.
Another option is Cork - cork wallets have their place, and last a long time!
What does putting tokanole do to the grain side of the leather? never seen that before
Mix with 2parts water and 1part tokonole... Apply after dyeing... Let it dry in sun... Good patina will develop..
I often apply tokonole to the grain side (way less than what he is applying haha) and if you buff with canvas or some fabric it can get a really nice sheen and colour
@@LuisOntiverosv oh cool . thanks for the information :)
do buckleguy sell in europe and if so where
Is there a trick to the shipping? The cost was half the price of the leather.
I bought a panel of Korba buffalo calf leather and it has so much hair that it feels like going a while without shaving my face. I’m new to all of this so maybe that’s normal but i definitely won’t be buying it again.
There's a difference between a hide and a side, which one is 99.00?
Great video, looks like a quality product. I am a little surprised that it comes out of India when you consider some of their religious beliefs. I will have to order a hide and see how it tools. Keep up the good work.
What assurances/certifications has Korba made as to the safety and environmental protections they’ve put in place at their tannery? For eco-conscious buyers, I want to be able to guarantee this is safe stuff and isn’t harming anyone.
100%. Always very fishy when they don't name the exact tannery but make up some name.... There are no guarantees that this tannery in India isn't using slave labour, or dumping all of their chemicals directly into the local drinking water as there are no laws against this unlike USA or Italy.
The extremely light colour is an indicator that it was flash-tanned, and spent almost zero time in the veg tanning liquids, versus weeks like USA hides. This means it will have VERY little vegtan qualities (bad burnishing, bad wet molding, etc.etc) and will be essentially identical to a chrometan crust.
At $99 for 14sqft, thats still ~$7.5/sqft which is on par with lower end vegtan from W&C... so do with that what you will!
@@Stevieboy7 Just wanted to pop in and say that these hides burnish to a shine and wet mold fantastically - it's in the end of the video, where I made a riveted wallet that was wet molded when folded, and full bunished not only the edges but the back and front as well. It acts exactly like a normal veg tan would, and being that it's obviously not corrected grain I'd guess these were younger animals but not calf, raised pretty free range as there isn't a single pock mark like one would get on an animal raised in a tight space.
Regarding the environmental impact, I absolutely understand your concerns - there's a reason the EPA's standards change all but wiped out the American taning industry in the 80's and all of the mexican tanneries are American owned. I'll do some more digging into how these hides are processed, sometimes it can be very difficult to get a straight answer. At the end of the day, though, it is very rare to find a super clean and affordable vegetable tanned hide that has not been manipulated so I wanted beginners to know there was an option out there - by the looks of these hides you can tell there is no correction, and you're getting top grain stuff.
In terms of comparing it to low grade w&c, you're going to get a massive yield on this compared to their lower end cuts. And you're going to have to work it hard to get it to a sale-able state, their lower grades cam be very, very rough and are usually used for shoe soles and filler.
Most Veg-tan producers don't CHANGE their pits, just add to them as it gets used up. Nothing goes "into ground water", cuz it's an absolute waste to throw out and start over! Slave labor, in India? I'd say good chance in an Arabic country, it's a smelly labor intensive business. Indians do that kind of work All. The. Time. Have you ever looked at the ship-breaking industry? Run an empty tanker on the beach at flank speed, and break out the torches. You see the point.
@Corter Thank you for looking into that. You have a great amount of influence in the industry and it’s something that matters to our Earth as well as our business. I would find a history lesson video of the leather industry in the USA fascinating, if that’s something you would ever want to do.
No slave labour in tanneries in Vellore or Dindigul (South India) and no. Water Contamination( they have water purification plant to re use it in tanneries, as water is scarce in area of tanneries) I am sure b'se i am personally visiting tanneries to buy leather.
I'm a straight male, and I think you are a beautiful man!
Love the simple format and a little scruff ain’t no big deal
Buy US hides. Not putting any imports down, they can be good. But, the alphabet agencies and activists have done their absolute best to shut down US tanneries. Most of those left really have earned it and are still fighting that fight. Support them.
Also, cow..leather..India? But...?
Also, strange stuff with our govt bonding imported hides. I do not know the details but do have a importer local to me and he has to be US govt bonded and keep track of everything. I'm not a buy local cult guy but if you can support our tanneries, it's a struggle and they deserve to stay in business
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Me 2nd 😊, always an inspiration
tok is too expensive to hit the front but the back always
Unfortunately if i buy this and ship to canada im gonna see at least $30 in import fees.
I appreciate the content, but the lighting and camera angles need work. You should consider blocking out the windows or move to a space that gets less natural light, and then light the space more evenly with LED lighting. Also I highly suggest you get a gimbal and or tripod.
First here 🎉
Who does care about it?
All the camera movement makes me dizzy.
You sure did. But with your coiffure is there a right time.
I’m 80 and I’m locked into short hair, so your look is not ideal. ( my point of view) But you do great leather
Stuff so I’ll overlook your wild man look.
Wait. India. Where cows are worshipped. And this is cow hide?
its Buff Calf
After EU currency got to Croatia, I haw to boot 5 wallets. And find hand made leather company (litle bud super good, all hand made) and after trowing mony and buying catastrophe this is the wolith best that I ewer hawe and its beutiful and cost mee 45€ whic is nothing cos I pay olmoste 450€ for all others wallets. Im so imprest, has my inicials and all what I wanted . And it will surwd me well.
How come you're a one man shop again?
Talk a bit less. It is better to your channel.
You don't need you explaining everything to us.🙏.
Lol I think his channel is doing just fine
Where can I order the leather?