Is this leather good for tooling or carving?

No. It is chrome tanned, which gives a soft, supple hide but does not take tooling or carving the way vegetable-tanned leather does.

What can I make from 40 square feet?

That is enough for a full jacket, several bags, or a long run of small craft pieces. Plan your cuts first, since natural hides have areas with marks.

Will the hide look exactly like the color shown?

Not necessarily. Leather is a natural material and dye lots vary, so expect slight differences in shade between the hide and a screen image.

Is the thickness uniform?

Chrome-tanned cowhide typically varies somewhat in thickness across the hide. Check the area you plan to use for your most visible pieces.

Can I use it for upholstery?

It is soft and smooth, so it can work for light upholstery and accessories, but it is sold for garments and crafts rather than heavy-duty seating.

Where is the Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft cheapest?

At REED, for $223.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft?

Buyers like: Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 902 customer reviews.

Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft

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Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft

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$223.95at REEDChecked Nov 2

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Last seen at $223.95 at REED on Nov 2.

Our take on the Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft

This is a full cowhide leather hide from Reed, chrome tanned with a soft, smooth finish. At 40 square feet it is a large piece, enough for a jacket, several bags or a long run of craft projects. Chrome tanning makes it supple and easy to cut and sew, but it is not the vegetable-tanned leather that tooling and carving demand. Buyers rate it highly for craft work; the main caution is that a natural hide varies in thickness and may carry scars or brand marks.

Best forLeather garment makersBag and accessory sewersCrafters cutting many small piecesBuyers who want one large hide rather than scraps

Pros

Large 40 sq ft hide covers big projects
Soft, smooth chrome-tanned finish
Supple and easy to cut and sew
Suits garments, bags and general crafts
Consistently high buyer ratings

Cons

Chrome-tanned, so not suited to carving or tooling
Natural hides vary in thickness and markings
Large single hide is more than small projects need
Color can differ slightly from screen to hide

Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft prices at every store

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Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft price history

Lowest price we've seen: $223.95 on Nov 2 at REED. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

Buyers rate this hide highly, praising its soft hand and smooth surface for garments and bags. Complaints center on natural variation between hides and occasional surface marks.

What people mention

SoftnessPraisedBuyers describe the leather as soft and pliable, which makes it easy to drape and sew.
Surface finishPraisedThe smooth, even finish is called out as good for visible garment and bag panels.
Hide sizePraisedThe large cut is valued for covering full projects without joining pieces.
ThicknessMixedSome buyers find the thickness uneven across a single hide.
Natural marksCriticisedA few hides arrive with scars or brand marks that limit where they can be used.
Color matchMixedThe shade can differ from what buyers expected from the listing.

From REED

Chrome tanned finished cowhide leather
Soft, smooth finish
Great for arts and crafts projects
Great for soft leather garments and accessories
Available in different colors
Cow skins in various sizes

Materials: Chrome tanned finished cowhide
Fit: Approximately 0.8–1.2 mm thickness, or 2.5 oz
Sizing: Color shade may vary from real life due to screen resolution

About the Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft

Reed Leather Hides are cowhide leather for craft and sewing projects. The leather is chrome tanned and has a soft, smooth finish.

The hide is suited to arts and crafts projects, as well as soft leather garments and accessories. This hide is orange and measures 40 sq ft.

Material: Chrome tanned finished cowhide
Color: Orange
Size: 40 sq ft
Thickness: Approximately 0.8–1.2 mm (2.5 oz)
Finish: Soft, smooth
Use: Clothes making, arts and crafts, soft leather garments and accessories
Color note: Shade may vary from real life due to screen resolution

What buyers say

Buyers like

Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 902 customer reviews

Specifications

Use: Clothes Making

Questions and answers

Is this leather good for tooling or carving?: No. It is chrome tanned, which gives a soft, supple hide but does not take tooling or carving the way vegetable-tanned leather does.
What can I make from 40 square feet?: That is enough for a full jacket, several bags, or a long run of small craft pieces. Plan your cuts first, since natural hides have areas with marks.
Will the hide look exactly like the color shown?: Not necessarily. Leather is a natural material and dye lots vary, so expect slight differences in shade between the hide and a screen image.
Is the thickness uniform?: Chrome-tanned cowhide typically varies somewhat in thickness across the hide. Check the area you plan to use for your most visible pieces.
Can I use it for upholstery?: It is soft and smooth, so it can work for light upholstery and accessories, but it is sold for garments and crafts rather than heavy-duty seating.
Where is the Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft cheapest?: At REED, for $223.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Reed Leather Hides Cow Skin Orange 40 sq ft?: Buyers like: Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 902 customer reviews.