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From mountain man rendezvous and fur-trade gatherings to Revolutionary War encampments and Civil War battle reenactments, historical festivals across the United States offer a fascinating look at life in centuries past. Here are several events worth adding to your travel list—and plenty of inspiration for reenactors, leatherworkers, and history enthusiasts alike.

Proper leather care starts before your first cut and continues long after your project is complete. Follow these simple best practices to ensure professional-quality results from start to finish.

Discover what crust leather is, how it's made, and why it's a popular choice for leatherworkers and upholsterers seeking a customizable finish. Learn about its benefits and common uses, and explore Leather Unlimited's wide selection of crust upholstery leathers available in various colors and hide sizes.

Leather pieces are versatile materials that can be used in a variety of creative projects. From jewelry to home decor, there are endless possibilities for transforming your leather remnants into unique pieces. Discover some fun and innovative leather scrap craft ideas here!

Leather is different from other materials like fabric, rope, or wood, that can be sold with consistent measurements. Due to their natural shape and uneven edges, leather hides are often measured and sold by square footage. In this way, tanneries and sellers can account for the irregular (but still usable)...

The process of tanning leather is quite fascinating. After the leather is split at the tannery, it undergoes tanning to remove perishable oils from the hides and preserve it for a long-lasting life. This process essentially transforms the animal hide...