a question for the leather workers amongst us

[rimmer]

i have some 1.4 mm larp and was wondering if it would be sutable for a possables pouch and could i use it for an axe mask if not what should i use and what do you think i should use the larp for

 

[launditch1]

What is 'larp'?

 

[crosslandkelly]

Live action role play????

 

[launditch1]

Thats what i thought..but 1.4mm larp?Confused.com

 

[mountainm]

Leather is sold to larpers on Ebay...in specialist larp shops

 

[launditch1]

Ahh..Leather.Never heard it called larp before!
In that case probably a bit too thin for the op's projects.Could double it up?...

 

[mountainm]

Itd be alright for an axe mask with a double Welt, or a single riveted welt. Don't think it'd hold sharp for a wet.formed pouch unless Beeswax impregnated.

 

[blacktimberwolf]

It's probably undyed split leather (as opposed to fullgrain) & if it's veg tanned (i.e. fairly firm ) then yes you could make a pouch & axe mask with it. It won't look as good or develope as much character as full grain though. I've made a few hats using splits & I like the rough & distressed look you can from it & once dyed & waxed will be as water-resistant as any other type of leather (except suede of course).
If it's supple stuff then ya kinda limited with what you can do with it, bags, moccassins, chaps, clothing , native American type objects, etc.