Pre-Cut Sheet12 × 12 in
Natural Tooling Leather, 12 × 12 in shown in a full product view
Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide sheet showing raw undyed color
Close-up of Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide grain and firm temper
Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide surface detail
Natural Tooling Leather, 8.5 × 11 in shown to display leather shape and cutting area
Natural Tooling Leather, 8.5 × 11 in detail view showing color and natural variation
Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide showing natural surface variation

Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide

Raw & UndyedFirm Temper1.2–1.6 mm (3–4 oz)Pre-Cut Leather Sheets (12" × 12")
$16.99

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Weight
3–4 oz 1.2–1.6 mm · Medium 5–6 oz 2.0–2.4 mm · Heavy
Format
Full Side ~25 Sq Ft 12 × 24 in 2 Sq Ft 12 × 12 in 1 Sq Ft 8.5 × 11 in ~0.65 Sq Ft
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Not sure? Feel it first Order a swatch of this leather · $4.99 Cut from the same hides we sell. Add other colors to the same card.
Stock program — we restock this leather regularly
The Tannery Standard New York
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Returns 14-day returns On uncut leather · Policy
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Project guidesWallets & jewelryBelts & straps

Natural vegetable-tanned tooling cowhide in a raw, undyed finish. Its firm temper and clean surface are made for carving, stamping, wet molding, dyeing, painting, oiling, and burnishing.

These 12 × 12 in sheets are cut from 3–4 oz cowhide and give you a consistent, project-ready format without purchasing a full side.

Specifications

  • Material: Natural vegetable-tanned cowhide
  • Finish: Raw and undyed
  • Temper: Firm
  • Thickness: 1.2–1.6 mm (3–4 oz)
  • Sheet size: 12 × 12 in
  • Produced in an LWG Gold or Silver Rated facility

Recommended For

  • Tooling and stamping
  • Wallets and cases
  • Small holsters and sheaths
  • Coasters and home goods
  • Craft and DIY projects

Natural marks, grain variation, and slight color differences are inherent to undyed vegetable-tanned leather and are not considered defects.

Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide – Raw & Undyed, Firm Temper, 1.2–1.6 mm (3–4 oz), Pre-Cut Leather Sheets (12" × 12") size guide
Natural Veg Tan Tooling Cowhide
From $16.99

Real leather. Real difference.

See what separates this leather from a synthetic alternative.

Veg Tan Tooling Leather Synthetic Craft Material
Veg Tan Tooling Leather Firm surface that carves and stamps with crisp definition
Synthetic Craft Material Coated synthetics are not made for traditional leather tooling
Veg Tan Tooling Leather Raw, undyed leather accepts dyes, oils and custom finishes
Synthetic Craft Material Synthetic color is controlled by its manufactured surface
Veg Tan Tooling Leather Wet-molds and holds a shaped form as it dries
Synthetic Craft Material Coated fabric does not mold like vegetable-tanned leather
Veg Tan Tooling Leather Edges can be beveled and burnished
Synthetic Craft Material Synthetic edges commonly require paint, folding or binding

More of your budget goes into the leather.

We source and stock at production scale, giving makers access to professional-grade leather at competitive prices.

Care & ageing

A few simple habits will keep your leather looking and feeling its best.

  • Clean gently

    Use a soft, dry cloth for routine cleaning. For anything stronger, choose a product made for the finish and test it on a hidden area first.

  • Let it dry naturally

    If the leather gets wet, blot it and leave it to air-dry at room temperature. Avoid hairdryers, radiators and direct heat.

  • Store it without hard folds

    Keep it flat or loosely rolled, away from prolonged sunlight. Sharp folds can become permanent creases.

What to expect over time

Leather softens with handling. Changes in color and surface depend on the finish and how the material is used. If the final appearance is critical, test a swatch before starting the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about our leather, ordering, shipping, swatches, returns, and more.

Start with what you're making. Our project guides recommend specific leathers for sofas, dining chairs, car and truck interiors, boats, aircraft, motorcycles, bags, shoes, belts, wallets and jewelry, fringe and repairs. If you're between two leathers, order swatches and compare them in hand.

Yes. We offer two swatch options so you can evaluate a leather's color, texture, weight, and finish before purchasing a full hide.

Individual Leather Swatches — $4.99 per swatch Choose the specific colors and leather articles you want to evaluate directly from our swatch page. Each swatch is cut from our current stock, giving you an accurate representation of the leather you would receive.

Upholstery Leather Swatch Ring Our complete ring includes samples of our whole-hide, upholstery-grade leathers. Each swatch has a QR code that links directly to the corresponding product, making it easy to review and reorder. It is ideal for interior designers, upholstery shops, automotive shops, and businesses that work with leather regularly.

Both options help you make confident decisions before purchasing full hides.

Leather is a natural material, and hides carry markings from the animal's life: scars, insect bites, wrinkles, brands and grain variation. They're part of genuine leather, not defects. Full-grain and natural leathers show more of them because they keep the hide's original surface; corrected-grain and more heavily finished leathers show fewer.

It depends on the leather, the size of the hide and its natural markings. The neck, belly and edges can be looser or thinner, so plan your pattern around them and allow for some waste. Our calculator gives typical square footage for common projects.

Because leather is a natural material and each hide is unique, we encourage you to order swatches before purchasing full hides.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for leather that is unused, uncut and in its original packaging. A 20% restocking fee applies ($10 minimum). It covers our original shipping and the prepaid return label we send you.

Scrap, swatches, clearance, sale items and custom projects are final sale.

Contact us before returning and we'll send your label. Read the full return policy

No. You can buy one pre-cut sheet, one hide or a full production run. For larger quantities, ask about volume pricing.

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