Vegetable Tanned Cowhide Leather for Tooling, Carving, Engraving, Molding, Embossing, Stamping, & Dyeing

European Leather Works (ELW) is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing high-quality imported and domestic leather goods. Our leather is ethically sourced from tanneries around the world that use an environment-focused tanning process and treat the animals in an ethical manner. We always select the top-quality pieces for our hides.

Our primary goal is to offer 100% Natural Leather products that are ethically sourced and of exceptional value, all from our base in Southern California.

ELW Veg Tanned Leather: This full-grain leather has not been altered beyond hair removal, retaining the hide's original texture and markings. It is the most genuine leather, with the best, strongest, and most durable layer. Our vegetable-tanned leather is made from bullhide, using a natural and eco-friendly tanning process.

ELW Tooling Leather: Imported primarily from European, domestic, or Brazilian young bull steers, this leather is perfect for tooling, stamping, molding, carving, and other leather craft projects. The surface is smoother and very uniform in color and thickness, making it ideal for engraving and awl punching.

Leather Applications: - Book covers, journals, and accessories - Bags, handbags, and backpacks - Harnesses, insoles, shoes, and belts - Straps, leashes, and saddles - Knife sheaths, gun holsters, and pet collars - Cosplay and pyrography projects

Quality Assurance: - Our full-grain leather is made from first-class cowhide, minimizing blemishes, holes, and defects on the surface. - The leather is thicker, more robust, and less prone to cracking and damage, with the ability to repel moisture and resist sun and heat damage. - There is no unpleasant odor, as the leather is genuine and does not require additional conditioning.

Leather Characteristics: - Bull hide leather, not weak like cowhides - Tanned with Italian technology and natural vegetable oils - Matte texture with a rough-to-rough style, suitable for military and outdoor use - Vegetable-tanned finishing with full grain, using a natural tanning process that is safe for skin and pets

Dimensions and Availability: - 7-8 oz (2.8-3.2mm) pre-cut 4-6 sq ft vegetable-tanned leather - Available in natural and multiple colors

Quality Guarantee: We stand behind our leather quality with a 10-year guarantee. Our customers can be confident that they are working with high-quality, handmade, and ethically sourced leather using sustainable and recycled materials during the tanning process.

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