Description
These economy veg tanned single shoulders are natural, undyed cowhide at 4/5 oz. (1.6-2.0 mm), drum tanned with vegetable tannins and ready to tool, stamp, carve, dye and burnish. Economy grade means the pieces come as they are, so expect range marks, brands, healed scars and some shade variation – the working surface is good and the price reflects the character. Shoulders run 4-8 square feet.
Why Choose Economy Veg Tanned Single Shoulders
- Vegetable tanned through a drum process, so it cases, tools, molds and burnishes properly
- Natural and undyed – dye, antique, stain and oil all strike evenly
- 4/5 oz. is the everyday craft weight: takes a stamp cleanly and still bends for straps and cases
- Shoulder cut is firm and tight-grained, with little stretch
- Economy pricing for practice work, classes, prototypes and production where marks do not matter
Best Uses for Economy Veg Tanned Single Shoulders
- Tooling, stamping and carving practice
- Belts, straps, key fobs and dog collars
- Knife sheaths, holsters and wet-molded cases
- Wallets, notebook covers and small goods
- Leathercraft classes and pattern testing
Technical Specs
- Material: Cowhide, single shoulder
- Average Size: 4-5, 5-6 or 7-8 sq. ft.
- Thickness: 4/5 oz. (1.6-2.0 mm)
- Color: Natural, undyed
- Temper: Semi-Soft
- Tannage: Vegetable Tannage
- Origin: Mexico
Ordering
Economy veg tanned single shoulders are sold by the piece, and each one falls within the size range you choose. Plan the cut around the marks – that is what makes this grade economical. Natural leather arrives pale and darkens with light and handling, so cut all the parts of one project from the same piece if the shade has to match, and case with water before tooling. For the heavier 5/6 oz. version see our 5/6 oz Natural Veg Tanned Single Shoulders, and for cleaner stock see our Tooling Leather, Vegetable Tanned Leather and Belting Leather ranges. Quantities are limited. For current stock, email Info@Avetcoinc.com or call 818-890-6680.
Disclaimer: These leathers are free of PCP, Azo Pigments, Chrome VI, Formaldehyde, and APEO.
