Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Casing leather is one of the most important steps when preparing vegetable-tanned leather for tooling or wet forming. Proper casing ensures the leather is at the right moisture level, making it easier to carve, stamp, and shape. If you’ve ever struggled with getting your tools to leave clean impressions or had leather dry out too quickly, learning how to case your leather properly will make a huge difference.

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