Leather

Soak them in warm water for some time and then once dried use a bowling ball to roll over them to resoften them as they will get stiff once dried place a light piece of cotton over them before rolling the bowling ball on then as not to mar the surface.

Blended leather is a material that contains ground, pulverized, shredded reconstituted or bonded leather and is not wholly the hide of an animal and should not be represented as 100% leather. It is typically combined with Polyurethane and some kind of cotton or poly/cotton blend. It looks and feels like leather, is quite durable, cleans easily and is somewhat fade- resistant due to sunlight exposure.

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Cowhide is the default utility leather today, used for articles that need to last and take plenty of wear - jackets, luggage, etc. Specialty uses include horse tack, gun holsters, and baseballs and gloves.

Horsehide was formerly a utility leather, but it is now far too costly. Today, few horses are used for farming and it's illegal to raise them for meat. Their hides have become very hard to source, and most tanneries will no longer handle them.

Their characteristics are very similar. Horsehide generally is finer grained than cowhide and takes on a little more pleasing luster with use. However, horse can be stiffer and take longer to break in than cow, and some find it less durable.

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There is no one price, & no one quality, could be junk for about a buck or premium stuff for $6-10 or more a foot. Here's a good rule of thumb, assuming you shop for value and don't over pay.

Expect 5 years of good service for every $1 you spend on carpet, (not pad or labor) per foot.

$1 buck/ sq /ft= 5 years of good service

$2 buck Sq/ Ft= 10 years & so on..

So much depends on the quality of the carpet. The price can vary from a pound or less per sq ft to many pounds, even dozens of pounds.

How much a foot for carpet

Mark Twain said that "One foot on fire & one foot on ice & on AVERAGE your pretty comfortable" I share his view that average is a pretty illusionary tool when it comes to being really useful.

There is no one price, & no one quality, could be junk for about a buck a sq ft or premium stuff for $6-10 or more a foot.

Here's a good rule of thumb, assuming you shop for value and don't over pay..

Expect 5 years of good service for every $1 you spend on carpet, (not pad or labor) per foot.

$1 buck/ sq /ft= <5 years of good service

$2 buck Sq/ Ft= <10 years & so on..

Most stores offer free estimates so what does that cost you to have someone put an actual product with an actual quote.. you can always say no thanks.

$20 per yard = 2.22 per sq foot.

Here's some useful info from a leather coat site: "A wrinkled garment can be hung in the bathroom while you shower. If the wrinkles don't steam out by themselves, gently iron the garment at a warm setting after layering clean brown paper between the iron and the leather. Store your leather garment in a well-ventilated area and cover with a cloth to keep it dust free. Avoid storing your leather garment in plastic. Leather is porous and it needs to "breathe"." Source: MPS Leather (10/15/2004)

Well if your asking this question then you`re probably aware that it is made up of various grinded leather scraps. I went to a place called Surplus Freight and am purchasing a leather set that feels very nice to the touch. The color is deep and not so shiny as other leathers but it was quite nice. $1248.99 for the sofa and loveseat with 2 end tables and a coffee table. I know that you usually get what you pay for but I am receiving a life time warranty that will cover stains, scratches, cuts, etc. I will write back to let you know what happens,

Adding to this answer - I bought a "bonded leather" sofa loveseat & chair from Levitz about 10 years ago & also got a really good warranty. I didn't understand that this wasn't leather - it's just fabric, a little bit of ground up leather fiber (not much) and a covering of plastic that is stamped to look like leather.

It's just now starting to have the plastic coating wear off on the front seat seams and looks pretty cheesy - it did last for 10 years though. Levitz has since gone out of business - so much for my warranty.

Next time I will bite the bullet and buy leather - it really does last and is a better investment.

Not certain what you bought 10 yrs ago was "bonded" leather, as bonded leather has only been on the market since 2007/2008.

About 20-25$.

Yes, I've owned a Hickory Hill couch for 7 years & it is very comfortable - easy to clean too.

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I've heard of "vegetable-tanned leather" which is supposed to be easier to recycle because it is chromium-free, but have found no explanation of how it would actually be recycled.

It seems that at the least it could be reused. That process would still leave scraps... I guess the big question would be: Can leather actually be broken down into smaller components and then reassembled?

if leather gets wet or damp it can shrink, but it can also stretch when its wet; wet the inside of the shoe and wear it, it will stretch out

I tried Mr. Clean magic eraser on snake leather and it got out everything but the pnes in the deep grooves.

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Excelled Leather is actually a company, not a term for a distinct type of leather. The full name of the company is Excelled Sheepskin and Leather, and it is known for menswear, women's apparel and custom leather goods.

Originally patent leather was made from top grade real leather, highly polished with different types of oil and lacquers. Modern day patent leather is often coated with or made from plastic.

oxhide leather is infact not an animal at all!

Oxhide leather is the hide of an ox!

Nappa leather is usually the term given to full grain leather, which is generally the best quality; however, many terms are misused in the industry. Care must be taken to ensure that the term has been used correctly.

You will need a nubuck sponge or nubuck eraser. This is a soft block of foam used to rub out stains and spots. It is not stiff or hard as this will damage the leather. For a tough stain, use a soft toothbrush or a baby's hairbrush.

Use saddle soap

Let the buyer beware of what the market will bear.

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1924. If in original, excellent condition, possibly as much as $800.

It depends on the type of paint. Some will just peel off, other types may require a little persuasion. You can probably use acetone or laquer thinner for most paints, but as with all strong chemicals, test it in an inconspicuous place. If necessary, take it to a drycleaners that specializes in leather.