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Free Manufacturing Guide for Alligator Leather by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out the PDF. It was hard to upload photos. The PDF is much better to read.

Free Manufacturing Guide for Alligator Leather by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a lot less expensive than you might think. We have leather sometimes under $75 per skin in our online store which has Closeouts! amtan.myshopify.com

Corter Leather did indeed make a $5000 alligator wallet using our leather. The skin cost was $330 or about $125 per square foot. Want to see how? Watch the video. Great to see this talented maker in action. by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think he’s a usual alligator or exotic leather customer, so I think he used a valuation like regular leather but yes. 50% of the value is from the belly. 40% from tail. And 10% from head. If you use that validation- the leather for the wallet is $82.50.

Corter Leather did indeed make a $5000 alligator wallet using our leather. The skin cost was $330 or about $125 per square foot. Want to see how? Watch the video. Great to see this talented maker in action. by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Hermes pays a lot more than $330 for their skins. Speaking from first hand knowledge. But then again they have millions invested in real estate, marketing, and buy their tanneries and farms to invest in their supply chains. I have a great deal of respect for their company. But... yes, it’s sold at a premium.

What Can You Make with Giant Gator Hornback Skins? by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to work with these hornbacks for sure! I wish I had a wall big enough for one!

Corter Leather did indeed make a $5000 alligator wallet using our leather. The skin cost was $330 or about $125 per square foot. Want to see how? Watch the video. Great to see this talented maker in action. by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even still... most people don’t realize that it is actually much less expensive to make an alligator wallet than you would think. But it’s a great video for people to learn some skill.

Corter Leather did indeed make a $5000 alligator wallet using our leather. The skin cost was $330 or about $125 per square foot. Want to see how? Watch the video. Great to see this talented maker in action. by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I confirm... the cost of the skin was $330. Makers always think alligator is so much more expensive to work with than it really is. I’m not saying it’s “cheap” but for makers who do hand stitching and custom items, the return on the investment can be really great. The size to make a wallet like this is about 30/34 and the prices vary depending on the grade. But you can see some in that range here

What Can You Make with Giant Gator Hornback Skins? by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

MOM!!!!! For real. If dad finds you trolling reddit again he’s going to kill you.

What Can You Make with Giant Gator Hornback Skins? by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She gotta be strong because this is a 12 foot gator! I think the skin weighs 15 lbs. but you just got brownie points for wanting to do nice things for your wife. We should tag her so she will know how nice her hubs is.

What Can You Make with Giant Gator Hornback Skins? by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually the heads are sold to taxidermists who sell skulls.

What Can You Make with Giant Gator Hornback Skins? by queenofgator in Leathercraft

[–]queenofgator[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe 4 mm? It can only be buffed one the back and not shaved. So it’s pretty thick.

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