Leather crafting is the practice of making works of art, or objects, from leather using color and shaping techniques ("Leather crafting", 2023). Various techniques and tools are used to create these art pieces. It is essential to be aware of the different types of tools and ensure they’re high-quality.

Veg tanned was invented around 6000 BCE. It is known as the most traditional and the oldest method for tanning leather. It was developed by the Sumerians using various methods.

Have you ever wondered what leather has been used for throughout history? Some leather uses make sense, and others might seem a bit strange. Leather has been used to protect, add style, transport, and for leisure activities.

With the emergence of mild weather, your wardrobe needs a change. Leather clothes are not just for keeping you warm; it can be tasteful, stylish, and fashionable. In the Midwest and northeast spring can be unpredictable. Temperatures can go from high to low and back to high in a matter of a few hours.

Vegan leather is meant to be an effective way of helping the environment by using non-animal products.

However, the production process uses petroleum-based materials, which are harmful to the environment. You will often hear it referred to as PVC (poly vinyl chloride) and PU (polyurethane) which are plastic materials. Both release dangerous toxins and are considered the most environmentally damaging type of plastic. These process practices contribute to the ongoing challenge of climate change and global warming.

Let’s be real here. Leather furniture lasts a long time when there is appropriate care. We have compiled a list of 5 mistakes/issues with leather furniture.

The process of using pineapple for leather started in Spain, the U.K, and the Philippines in the 1990s. Pineapple agriculture creates a lot of waste, and only the fruit can be sold, so the leaves are unnecessary to the farmers. Just as cowhides are recycled to reduce waste, this is the same idea behind pineapple leather.

Out of all the leather types in the world, crocodile only makes up around 1% of the total amount of the leather trade worldwide. With the supply low, this makes the skin of a crocodile a luxury and delicacy.

Feeling crafty this holiday season? Two words: leather ornaments. These ornaments are becoming all the rage because of the many ways they can be used.

Like many places in the U.S at this time of the year, we are getting ready for colder weather. The emergence of cold weather has me thinking about the other pieces of leather clothing/accessories we will bring out to battle against the cold and rugged temperatures.

JUST HIDES takes pride in the variety of grains and colors that we provide to our customers.  We offer a wide range of hides that encompasses perforated and embossments.  Some of the grains that we offer are smooth, coarse, and pebbled.  There are thirty-four alluring colors that can be used for a multitude of projects.

Here at JUST HIDES, we understand the importance of protecting the environment and are committed to doing our part in protecting the environment. Animal welfare is crucial to our company and affects our decisions on where we get our hides from. Our hides come from animal-friendly farms and ranches. Our manufacturing process recycles water and uses solar energy during the manufacturing of our hides to further our eco-consciousness.

When you think of what leather is used for, what do you think of? Personally, I think of couches and car interiors. Furniture and cars are a massive market for the leather industry. Still, there are other options for using leather. From sports equipment to boating seats, leather is used in many different industries. There is a plethora of sporting equipment made using leather, and we will talk about a few of those today.

Have you ever had a tattoo?  That bumpy raised skin feeling is like the way embossed materials would feel.  The raised skin is a convex effect.  It is creating a 3-dimensional effect with the material that it is pressed upon.  The process of embossing and debossing is similar.  The main difference is that embossing has the leather with the design on the bottom of the leather, pushing the leather up as it goes through a roller.

Do you like your leather looking rich and luxurious? Do you know dirt, dust, and other contaminants will harm your leather? Buying leather is an investment and if we do not take care of it then there could be costly repercussions. To increase its longevity, you need to give an extra level of care.