I’m a metal artist in Mexico and had this idea for a piece. I’ve never worked with leather before and this was quite the experience. I have since become fascinated by leather work and the art form. From buying leather, to the correct tools and products to use, it’s like learning another language. I’m blown away by the precision I see from other artists and hope one day I can make my seams and stitching as beautiful as the stuff I see here.

My question is, when ordering leather, is there a grade or type of leather you want depending on the application? I bought a full hide, and obviously there are parts that are thicker or thinner. Is that the best way to go about it, or are there specific types of hides or skins that make it easier to work with? Thank you for looking and any advice.