Dying leather is an art not a science. Variations in materials, conditions and artists touch will have a direct effect on the result. All items discussed in this guide are available in our ebay store....
Leather thickness is usually measured in ounces. One ounce equals 1/64" in thickness. Thus, a weight of 7 to 8 oz. means the leather is 7/64" to 8/64" in thickness or approximately 1/8" thick. The thickness of...
Zippers come in three basic systems; there are the spiral type (also known as coil zippers), the injection molded profile type (also know as delrin or Vislon for the name of the injected material) and metal...
Buying Leather, Hides and Skins Leather and hides are purchased in their exact form from the tannery. Zelikovitz Leather usually sells such products by the side, hide, skin, split or belly. As the size of each...
Zelikovitz Leathers has been helping leather craftsmen produce the finest products since 1890. You can find all the products I talk about in this guide in our eBay store. Zelikovitz Leather and Crafts Using...
In selecting leather for any project or purchasing ready made products, it is very important to understand the various types of leather available on the market and their processes. This guide will attempt to...
When choosing leather-care products, it is important to know whether the product is a cleaner or a conditioner. Leather cleaners contain ingredients that lift and remove dirt without driving it into leather...