Cheap leather

What is a site to buy non expensive leather

Cheap leather? There is no such thing! You didn't say what you're planning to use it for but I'm going to assume it's a BDSM application. Cheap leather stretches, can fray and break. Not want you want when safety is paramount.

As a horsewoman, I can tell you that quality is expensive. The model of saddle that I ride on is now going for over $2500, I bought mine 10 years ago, I treat it like gold, and expect it to last for the rest of my life.

There are certain areas of fetish play that can get expensive, this is one of them.

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what is a site to buy non expensive leather

[/quote] I wouldn't buy the stuff just 'cause it's cheap. Alot of leather goods come from countries where the leather is tanned or treated with animal urine. This is an old way of preserving leather, but is obviously not the best. I too,have several older, quality leather items that are in current use, and are still supple and great looking. One can spend the money now or buy replacements over and over again! A talented saddle shop or cobbler can make anything. You just have to have the "balls" to ask! 😉

First of all...cheap isnt good, and good isnt cheap. thats a life lesson there.

now for the leather!

Tandy sells all the tools and hides to make ANYTHING leather. =) After the tools, the actual leather isnt too expensive.

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/home/home.aspx

It depends on what you are going to be using it for. As has been said before, if you are going to be putting it into a service where something bad would happen if it fails, cheep is not good, and as much as I enjoy building things, I would not want to make that kind of apparatus.

On the other hand, if you are just making straps that snap or lace up or have velcro closures, and it is more for mild play, so if something breaks or what not, it is no big deal, you can get a leather punch tool for under $7 from harbor freight tools, and if you keep your eyes out on the free section on Craigs List you can score an old leather couch you can render into all kinds of usable leather for free.

I got a couch a few years ago, made seat covers for my old Jeep, and a few smart phone holsters and I still have an amazing amount of it left.

One hint. Don't tell the people what you intend to do with the couch. I have had people not want to give me stuff when I told them my intended non standard use. Now I just say that I will get a lot of use out of it.

Check a local custom leather shop. They usually have leftover scrap pieces large enough for your needs at low prices. I have gotten pieces of soft deerskin as well as buffalo and hard latigo.

That's what I do since most pieces I need are small.

Tandy has sales that are good sometimes. My something and they send you lots of email. Use a spam email alias.

For ankle and wrist restraints, flaggers I shop Goodwill or Salvation Army belt section. Sometimes a real full thickness leather belt will be available for $3. I have made leg/wrist suspension straps from $3 belt leather & have good service holding up my 145 pounds Most belts are bad material though. Clips, snaps, dee rings and other hardware worth several dollars can be salvaged from purses selling for $2

I took up custom leather carving as a youngster, because of my illness i would not be able to carve , although i have made bargains with friends , i have the tools and the knowledge if they will be my hands we can do something in a unique way.

I allways buy faux leather pants. They are cheap,comfy ,stretchy, and looking very very sexy ...and animals dont have to be harmed!!!

I've wondered this myself - as I've always wanted to wear leather pants on stage when I play music. I just see women's leather pants/leggings (which look hot on women, but I'm not gonna wear those).

What is a site to buy non expensive leather

I would not go to any site to buy leather. Non expensive or otherwise

If I were to want a particular article made of leather then I'd go to a Sadlier & have it made professionally

In times past I've purchased a considerable quantity of very useable leather offcuts at a Public Auction

I happen to like a good hide !!

If you are making small stuff, try a cobbler. They often have bins of offcuts quite cheap.

Would that be Roo-hide @ThatAustralian? 😃

@LordJim2 . . um yeah it jumps right out at ya …lol

Actually roo hide is a very versatile leather. In times gone by Roo hides were fashioned into patchwork quilts & they do make great throwovers . Later it became fashionable with women's clothing on a broader scale.

My personal wallet is made from pure Kangaroo hide & is still in good condition in over 40 years of use.