Croc Hide

[jbirdwell]

I'm aiming for a croc on my next hunt and I was wondering if any part of the hide was good for leather goods? I do not have the room to display an entire hide but plan on keeping the head for a mount and the claws for some other project. I would keep parts of the hide for possible leather goods is croc skin it good for that.


Thanks in advance for any ideas or shares on you might have done with the hide.

Jaye

 

[farmer_john]

I'm aiming for a croc on my next hunt and I was wondering if any part of the hide was good for leather goods? I do not have the room to display an entire hide but plan on keeping the head for a mount and the claws for some other project. I would keep parts of the hide for possible leather goods is croc skin it good for that.


Thanks in advance for any ideas or shares on you might have done with the hide.

Jaye

The belly is often used in high end leather goods. Think hermes birkins or whatever elae you can think of

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

Mount your croc vertically attacking down a mud bank:

 

[jbirdwell]

Mount your croc vertically attacking down a mud bank:

Love the mount but don't have the room without getting rid of something else.

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

Okay. I had space problem keeping my croc mounted horizontally so designing him in a vertical pose solved my situation.

 

[A Frame66]

Boots,belts,wallets. Ladies hand bags.

 

[Mountainshadows]

I'm working on the cartridge belt for this pair right now. See if you can get it oil-tanned and not chrome tanned.

 

[Bill Thom]

I'm working on the cartridge belt for this pair right now. See if you can get it oil-tanned and not chrome tanned.
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Greaat stuff! In my opinion, that is a tasteful well executed treatment and use for croc skin. These are old warriors with exquisite hides .There are too many coarse and clumsy expressions of what that leather can do. Congrats fo bringing out the real strong points and most attractive aspects of the medium. There are multiple uses for the bony plated skin on back and neck. consider those portions for specific uses. Also dont overlook the more or less oval plate behind the head on dorsal side- it can be an very interestion accent. That said, the pale skin under the jaw with the smaller scales is highly prized and well suited for smaller items . cheers

 

[LEATHER LINK STUDIO]

I'm aiming for a croc on my next hunt and I was wondering if any part of the hide was good for leather goods? I do not have the room to display an entire hide but plan on keeping the head for a mount and the claws for some other project. I would keep parts of the hide for possible leather goods is croc skin it good for that.


Thanks in advance for any ideas or shares on you might have done with the hide.

Jaye

Jaye, we're leather makers in High Point, NC, and we specialize in working with exotic hides. Crocodile can make some beautiful leather goods. We've made pistol cases, shell bags, ladies' tote bags, rifle and shotgun cases, and other pieces from similar exotic hides.

If you're considering a rifle or shotgun case, one thing to keep in mind is the usable width of the belly. The area where the four legs join the body can limit the continuous width available for a larger project. For smaller items, you have many more options and can make very good use of different sections of the hide.

The photo below is an example of our work. The body is made from cowhide leather and the trim is crocodile. You're welcome to look at our website, Leather Link Studio, to get ideas for what can be made from an exotic hide.
Thank you
Randy

 

[Hedge774]

Jaye, we're leather makers in High Point, NC, and we specialize in working with exotic hides. Crocodile can make some beautiful leather goods. We've made pistol cases, shell bags, ladies' tote bags, rifle and shotgun cases, and other pieces from similar exotic hides.

If you're considering a rifle or shotgun case, one thing to keep in mind is the usable width of the belly. The area where the four legs join the body can limit the continuous width available for a larger project. For smaller items, you have many more options and can make very good use of different sections of the hide.

The photo below is an example of our work. The body is made from cowhide leather and the trim is crocodile. You're welcome to look at our website, Leather Link Studio, to get ideas for what can be made from an exotic hide.
Thank you
Randy

Very classy

 

[farmer_john]

Jaye, we're leather makers in High Point, NC, and we specialize in working with exotic hides. Crocodile can make some beautiful leather goods. We've made pistol cases, shell bags, ladies' tote bags, rifle and shotgun cases, and other pieces from similar exotic hides.

If you're considering a rifle or shotgun case, one thing to keep in mind is the usable width of the belly. The area where the four legs join the body can limit the continuous width available for a larger project. For smaller items, you have many more options and can make very good use of different sections of the hide.

The photo below is an example of our work. The body is made from cowhide leather and the trim is crocodile. You're welcome to look at our website, Leather Link Studio, to get ideas for what can be made from an exotic hide.
Thank you
Randy

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Didnt yall make a real nice gun case for someone on the site out of an elephant trunk? Or was that someone else?
And are folks able to visit your shop to talk ideas if they are local?

 

[PARA45]

When I lived in FL, and hunted Alligators, I wanted to do some Alligator leather goods from the gators I killed. I was told that the best hides to do boots, belts, etc., were from smaller ones, under 8 ft. Something along the lines that the belly has less scars, and the leather easier to work on. Not sure if this would apply on a big crock, but I'm guessing it would be the same.

 

[buck wild]

Don't forget to save the croc anus for some cool stuff

 

[Hedge774]

Don't forget to save the croc anus for some cool stuff

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Welp, that tops the buffalo scrote!

 

[Bill Thom]

That is an extremely well executed piece . I'll bet it a similar treatment would make a world class cover for a flask or pocket cigar case/holder . very very nice indeed.

 

[LEATHER LINK STUDIO]

Didnt yall make a real nice gun case for someone on the site out of an elephant trunk? Or was that someone else?
And are folks able to visit your shop to talk ideas if they are local?

We did make a case out of an elephant trunk, not sure if it was an AH member or not. Yes we welcome people to our studio, just give us a time you would like to come, we are in High Point NC.