Rawhide and Rawhide Laces

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"...

These pre-cut 15" discs made of elk rawhide are ideal for making drums. These discs are approximately 2 to 2.5 ounce thick. The thickness may vary throughout an individual piece. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut 18" discs made of elk rawhide are ideal for making drums.These discs are approximately 2 to 3 ounce thick. The thickness may vary throughout an individual piece. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut 22" discs made of elk rawhide are ideal for making drums.These discs are approximately 3 to 5 ounce thick. The thickness may vary throughout an individual piece. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut 24" discs made of elk rawhide are ideal for making drums. These discs are approximately 1.5 to 1.75 mm thick. The thickness may vary throughout an individual piece. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

These pre-cut 36" discs made of elk rawhide are ideal for making drums. These discs are approximately 3 to 6 ounce thick. The thickness may vary throughout an individual piece. A U.S. Fish & Wildlife export permit is required for all shipments outside the U.S.

The elk 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 elk 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 elk 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 elk 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 medicine wheel bases measure 2" in diameter. The goat rawhide medicine wheel bases are thinner than the traditionally used elk rawhide medicine wheel bases. Elk is subject to USFWS export restrictions.

You should be able to cut four 24” rounds from a #1 grade elk rawhide. There may be holes or other defects. There are little pieces of hair on the rawhide. Elk rawhide is ideal for making drums, lamp shades, and other crafts. The approximate square footage on a roll of rawhide is 25 sq. ft. An average hide is approximately 6' long by 4' wide. Elk rawhide is thicker than deer rawhide. Rawhide is also referred to as parchment or vellum. We measured one piece at random: Length: 64.5"Width across...

This rawhide may have holes or other flaws.  Please see photos for these. Elk rawhide is ideal for making drums, lamp shades, and other crafts. Elk rawhide is thicker than deer rawhide. Rawhide is also referred to as parchment or vellum.

This rawhide may have holes or other flaws.  Please see photos for these. Elk rawhide is ideal for making drums, lamp shades, and other crafts. Elk rawhide is thicker than deer rawhide. Rawhide is also referred to as parchment or vellum.