Leather and Kydex materials
All of my leather is full-grain vegetable tanned leather. I buy leather from two places - locally from Tandy Leather Factory and also from Wickett & Craig in Pennsylvania.
I can do minor kydex work though I prefer to limit that to use in conjunction with leather products, e.g. kydex liners or leather-lined kydex, etc. Since I do only minor kydex work I do not have a regular supplier.
Leather and Kydex Colors
I almost always buy natural colored leather (russet) and dye it by hand to suit. The only exception to this rule is black leather. In some cases I buy drum died black leather from Wickett & Craig to be sure I can offer my customers a rich dark black.
I use Fiebings alcohol-based leather dye. I have a many colors and using different application techniques I can produce a huge variety of finishes. Colors I always keep on hand are:
- Black
- Dark Brown
- Light Brown
- British Tan
- Buckskin
- Ox Blood
- Red
- Green
- Navy Blue
- Light Blue
- White
Refer to this color chart to get an idea of what the colors look like.
For kydex I can only get limited colors including black, blue, orange, gray, and olive drab.
Stitching Colors
I have several threads I can use when stitching your project. My favorite thread is designed for sailors; it's Marlowe #4 whipping twine, a waxed polyester thread that is very heavy duty for this application. I also use other brands of quality thread as necessary. I enjoy using colored thread where appropriate to complement a project. The thread colors I keep on hand are:
- Black
- White
- Gold
- Light Brown
- Dark Blue
- Green
- Red
- Bright Orange
- Bright Yellow
Snaps
I have several colors and varieties of snaps to use on your project. You are free to tell me what kind of fasteners you prefer, or I am happy to choose for you to complement your project.
| Name | Diameter | Finishes Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pull the Dot | 5/8" | Black, Nickel | Extra secure, STRONG! |
| Line 24 | 5/8" | Nickel, Brass, Special | |
| Line 20 | 1/2"? | Black, Nickel, Brass | Smaller, less secure than Line 24 |
| Segma Snaps | 1/4"? | Black | Very secure for their size |
| Glove Snaps | 3/8"? | Black | Very light retention |
Eyelets and Rivets
I have several sizes and finishes of eyelets and rivets available to complement your project. Finishes include nickel, brass, antique (dark) brass, and antique (dark) nickel.