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More in depth answers to our Frequently Asked Questions. Because sometimes it takes a whole page!
Dying leather is a tricky part of the art! You need to case it first, and use different tricks depending on what you’re dying to get an even coverage. But before that, even undyed veg tan leather tans with age and wear and develops it’s own character! Leather is unique!
With Christmas coming up and everything getting more costly, everyone is saving the pennies! Leather is a luxury. But why is leather so costly? This is Ravn Leather’s process: from idea, to leather hide, to finished product.
When I see something discounted or “budget value” my response is suspicion! If it’s leather we wanna know: Is it real? Why is it cheap? How will it wear?
This blog answers these questions and more!
Leather does’s stink! OK that’s a total lie! But leather has it’s own smell (see our FAQs)!
Whilst it will soak up the oils from your dogs skin, this helps to nourish it, andas long as you give it a clean with a damp cloth every now and then it won’t collect the dirt. The weave of a nylon collar is the perfect place fore dirt and grime to collect. It’s the bacteria that thrives there that stinks!
The idea of genuine leather being suitable for vegans may seem contradictory. But vegans avoid animal products for a variety of reasons, including ethical, environmental, and health. Leather, being made from animal hides, is generally a no-no.
However, here are some reasons why leather is a better bet than any kind of fossil-fuel based fake stuff:
But since I properly abused my boots, I thought what a great opportunity to do a video I’ve been meaning to do for about a year… so look out for the Geeky science stuff