Leather & Foam Education
Guides, how-tos, and references for makers, brands, and manufacturers — from choosing the right hide or foam to the techniques that bring a build to life. Supplying craftspeople since 1997.
Buying Guides
Choose the right materialStart here. Everything you need to pick the correct leather or foam for your project — weight, hardness, temper, and finish.
Leather Buying Guide
Grades, tanning methods, temper, and how to read a hide before you buy.
Read the guide →Leather Types & Sizes
Full hides, sides, and cuts — plus what each leather type is best suited for.
Read the guide →EVA Foam Buying Guide
Density and Shore C hardness explained, with the right foam for cosplay, footwear, and industry.
Read the guide →Reference
Look it upDeep dives and definitions to settle the details.
Glossary of Leather Terms
Veg tan, chrome tan, full grain, patina, temper — the language of leather, defined.
Open the glossary →Veg Tan Leather Guide
How it’s made, choosing weight in ounces, best uses, and how veg tan develops its patina.
Read the guide →EVA Foam by Hardness
A quick map of 20–35, 40–55, and 60–75 Shore C — and which build each is made for.
Read the guide →Ready to build?
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