Material:Leather

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Leather

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Synonyms: DE: Leder
Suggested Tools: hole punches, punch pliers,
laser cutter

Leather is made out of animal skin. It is available in different colors and as full-grain or smooth leather (DE: Rau- und Glattleder). It can be used for e.g. sewing and for cutting or engraving with a laser cutter.

There are also synthetic "leathers" mimicking this material's properties.

Shaping

Leather can be cut with a laser cutter but you will end up with charred edges. Soaking the piece in warm water immediately afterwards is supposed to improve the look and smell of these burnt areas [1].