I really love leather.  Something about the different types and styles of things, and the different techniques to make it.
What are some of the techs?
The one I'm most familiar with is vegetable-tanned, and then it's oiled to make it waterproof.
I have heard they do that before
You have to make sure oil leather things frequently to keep it supple, plus it makes it last a lot longer.
How to you get leather?
I'm not sure what you mean.  I mean you can buy it anywhere, but if you're talking about how it's manufactured, i can range from small to heavy industrial production of leather.
Can you get leather from things besides cows?
It is prized for its mirror-like finish and anti-creasing properties.
Lamb and deerskin are used for soft leather in more expensive apparel. Deerskin is widely used in work gloves and indoor shoes.
Reptilian skins, such as alligator, crocodile, and snake, are noted for their distinct patterns that reflect the scales of their species. This has led to hunting and farming of these species in part for their skins.
Kangaroo leather is used to make items that must be strong and flexible. It is
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