A leather panel is the perfect way to experiment with leatherworking, or if you only need a small amount of leather. This is a veg tan cowhide panel with the color fully struck through. Use this leather panel for small projects or to add leather accents and details to totes, backpacks, duffles and more. Veg tan accepts dyes, paints and tooling (stamping and molding) very well and is ideal for crafting bespoke leather goods. The leather can feel stiff upon arrival but will soften over time.

This hide has an aniline finish. Aniline leather is dyed with soluble dyes, which penetrate the leather without covering the natural texture and markings on the hide. This allows for a more natural-looking dyed leather hide. Aniline leathers are more prone to stains and scratches because the grain is left more natural, with little to no top coat. However, there are benefits to this type of finish. The leather will develop unique characteristics over time as it ages. Examples include darkening, developing a sheen and becoming smoother.

Select your leather panel size from the drop-down menu:

5" x 15"
12" x 12"
12" x 24"

Leather panels are perfect for:

• Wallets
• Bag accents
• Watchbands
• Straps
• Jewelry
• Labels
• And more

Please Note: This leather panel is a bulk list item. You will receive a panel of cowhide similar to the one shown but not necessarily that particular hide.

What Is Vegetable Tanned Leather?

"Veg tan" refers to the method of tanning the cowhide into leather. This method uses natural tannins found in certain plants and trees to alter the proteins of the animal skin. It’s one of the oldest methods of tanning and is more environmentally friendly than chemical forms of leather tanning. Veg-tan leather has the longevity and beauty — with that classic leather smell — that leather crafters desire for their artisanal leather goods.

Leather Patina

What is leather patina? As leather ages and wears with use, it will develop a rich, marbled look and shine that adds character to the finished item. Veg tan leather, in particular, is known for developing the best patina of all leather types. This means that veg tan leather ages beautifully and holds up better over time than other forms of leather.