Leather 101's
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At The Leather Guy, our American Deerskin is graded into four levels: Premium Plus and Premium offer soft, clean hides with minimal flaws — great for detailed work. Economy has more blemishes and holes but still plenty of usable space. Craft grade is best for patchwork or rustic projects, with heavy markings throughout. Each hide is sorted by hand to help you find the right fit for your needs.
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Pebbled, Smooth, or Grainy textured Leather? What's the difference? We'll break down what each leather grain and texture looks and feels like in our blog!
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Would you be surprised to know Top Grain and Full Grain Leather can be the same thing? Read our blog to learn all about these terms!
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Leather thickness is measured in ounces. Leather temper is how pliable your leather is. Both of these terms are important in finding the right leather.
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Leather isn't measured in yards like fabric. Want to know how to buy leather for your project? Read our blog for how to measure leather!