Rawhide and Rawhide Laces

The 3/16" wide craft grade cow rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing available in the specified width. However, the thickness may vary from approximately 1/8" to 1/16" thick or smaller within the bundle. If consistent thickness is important, customers should order the higher quality Machine Cut Double Back Rawhide Lacing. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had...

The 3/8" wide craft grade cow rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing available in the specified width. However, the thickness may vary from approximately 1/8" to 1/16" thick or smaller within the bundle. If consistent thickness is important, customers should order the higher quality Machine Cut Double Back Rawhide Lacing. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had...

These pre-cut discs made of deer rawhide are ideal for making drums. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut discs made of deer rawhide are ideal for making drums. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut discs made of deer rawhide are ideal for making drums. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut discs made of deer rawhide are ideal for making drums. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

The deer rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing. It is excellent for lacing up drums and shields or other reproduction items. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple lacing such as deerskin...

The deer rawhide lacing is sold in 60-foot bundles. These are continuous pieces of full grain or top grain lacing. It is excellent for lacing up drums and shields or other reproduction items. PLEASE NOTE: Rawhide lacing is STIFF and must be wetted before use. It will then dry stiff. We have had customers order rawhide laces thinking that they are getting a nice soft lace and are disappointed because it is stiff. Think of rawhide dog chews. It is NOT soft and supple lacing such as deerskin...

This is bleached #1 grade deer rawhide. They are prepared in a light parchment color (i.e., like pale honey) using a hydrogen peroxide treatment. Its sound and strength is the same as the unbleached, but the unbleached rawhide is more malleable when wet. You will be able to cut two 18-inch drum circles from one bleached #1 rawhide. There may be holes and other defects on the hide but they should not interfere with the drum circles. The hides run from 45" to 50" in length and 25" to 30" in...

This is a bleached #1 grade deer rawhide. It is prepared in a light parchment color (i.e., like pale honey) using a hydrogen peroxide treatment. Its sound and strength is the same as the unbleached, but the unbleached rawhide is more malleable when wet. Please see the photos for holes and other defects on the hide. White tail deer rawhide is a bit thinner than red deer rawhide, but are more similar to each other in thickness than they are to elk rawhide. Rawhide is also referred to as...

The natural deer rawhide is unbleached and has a darker brown tint. Its sound and strength is the same as the bleached, and it is more malleable than the bleached rawhide when wet.  The natural #1 to #4 rawhides are sorted based on the number and size of holes on the hides. For example, a #1 hide would have a few small holes, while a #4 hide would have more holes and larger holes. The Select natural grade have no holes in the center of the hide. There may be holes on the sides or top, but...

The natural deer rawhide is unbleached and has a darker brown tint. Its sound and strength is the same as the bleached, and it is more malleable than the bleached rawhide when wet. The natural #1 to #4 rawhides are sorted based on the number and size of holes on the hides. For example, a #1 hide would have a few small holes, while a #4 hide would have more holes and larger holes. The Select natural grade have no holes in the center of the hide. There may be holes on the sides or top, but this...

This is bleached #3 grade deer rawhide. They are prepared in a light parchment color (i.e., like pale honey) using a hydrogen peroxide treatment. Its sound and strength is the same as the unbleached, but the unbleached rawhide is more malleable when wet. You will be able to cut one 10-inch drum circle from one bleached #3 rawhide. There may be holes and other defects on the hide but they should not interfere with the drum circles. The hides run from 45" to 50" in length and 25" to 30" in...

The natural deer rawhide is unbleached and has a darker brown tint. Its sound and strength is the same as the bleached, and it is more malleable than the bleached rawhide when wet. The natural #1 to #4 rawhides are sorted based on the number and size of holes on the hides. For example, a #1 hide would have a few small holes, while a #4 hide would have more holes and larger holes. The Select natural grade have no holes in the center of the hide. There may be holes on the sides or top, but this...

The natural deer rawhide is unbleached and has a darker brown tint. Its sound and strength is the same as the bleached, and it is more malleable than the bleached rawhide when wet.The natural #1 to #4 rawhides are sorted based on the number and size of holes on the hides. For example, a #1 hide would have a few small holes, while a #4 hide would have more holes and larger holes. The Select natural grade have no holes in the center of the hide. There may be holes on the sides or top, but this...

This is our bleached select-grade deer rawhide. It is prepared in a light parchment color (i.e., like pale honey) using a hydrogen peroxide treatment. Its sound and strength is the same as the unbleached, but the unbleached rawhide is more malleable when wet. You will be able to cut two 18-inch drum circles from one bleached Select rawhide. There may be holes and other defects on the hide but they should not interfere with the drum circles. The hides run from 45" to 50" in length and 25"...