Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this episode of The Leather Element, Chuck Dorsett from Weaver Leather Supply shows why "holster leather" -- the factory name for this pre-dyed veg tan leather--is a dream to work with, whether you’re stamping, carving, or wet forming. Discover how beautifully it takes a basket weave stamp, how easily your swivel knife glides through a morning glory design, and how well it wet forms, even in heavier weights. Available in four beautiful colors—black, chestnut, London tan, and rich brown—this leather is perfect for far more than just holsters.

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Chapters
0:00 – Intro: What Is Holster Leather?
0:48 – Stamping Holster Leather: Basket Weave on Rich Brown
2:17– Carving Holster Leather: Morning Glory on Chestnut
7:01– Wet Forming Holster Leather on A Mold
8:26 – Top Coating & Finishing Options