Whether you’re a seasoned leathercrafter or just getting started, leather lace is one of the most versatile materials you can keep on hand. From jewelry and accessories to home décor and outdoor gear, leather lace can add durability, style, and a handcrafted finish that makes your creations stand out.
With so many types of leather lace out there, which one is right for your project? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Here’s a breakdown of the most popular leather laces and how they can elevate your craftsmanship.
A customer favorite, calfskin lace is a go-to for general-purpose crafting. It features a tight grain and a smooth glazed finish for a clean, professional look. It is precision cut and formed to maintain a slightly domed appearance - the desired shape for quality workability. Calf is great for assembling projects like Wallets, Key Fobs, Journals, Knife Sheaths. It is both economical and available in multiple widths and natural tones.
Colors Available from Realeather: Black, Saddle Tan, Dark Brown, and White
Widths available from Realeather: 1/8”, 3/32” and 5/32" wide
Nothing feels better and is more reliable than deerskin, which is why this soft textured lace is preferred by jewelry and leather product makers around the world. Cut from North American whitetail deer hides, this 2-3 oz. leather lace is lightweight yet durable, flexible yet sturdy and provides just enough stretch to make it easy to work with while still holding its shape.
Our deerskin lace can be tapered to a very fine point for beading, it braids easily and is commonly used for finely finished garments, smaller projects, jewelry, and home decor items.
Colors Available from Realeather: Chocolate, Buckskin, Saddle Tan, Gold, Red, Turquoise, White, Black
Widths available from Realeather: 1/8” and 3/16” wide
This top-tier lace is cut from vegetable-tanned goatskin leather, offering strength with minimal stretch. It's perfect for braiding, edge stitching, and detail work. This lace looks good left plain, but dyes easily and its edges can be beveled for braiding.
Widths available from Realeather: 1/8” , 3/16” , 3/32” and 5/32” wide
Colors Available from Realeather: Natural
For that rustic, strong, earthy look, latigo is your best choice. This full grain, 5 to 7 oz. leather lace is the most durable continuous leather lace available. Our 1/8" Latigo Lace is commonly used for sporting goods, footwear, outdoor gear, saddlery and animal gear, and heavy-duty projects that require a little extra strength while providing a stylish and finished look.
Widths available from Realeather: 1/8” wide
Colors Available from Realeather: Dark Brown, Black, Med. Brown, and Chieftan
Popular among jewelry crafters, our round leather lace is cut from veg-tanned leather and then shaped into a round cord. All of our round leather cording is stained and then waxed for a super smooth and soft feel. The finish is bright, flexible and doesn’t crack or peel.
Widths available from Realeather: 1 mm wide, 1.5 mm wide, and 2 mm wide
Colors Available from Realeather: Natural, Brown, Black, Mahogany, Red, Pink, Light Blue, Gold, Silver, Ebony, and Cedar.
This is our most popular lace that is flexible but not too stretchy and will keep it’s width during use. A top pick for beginners and experienced makers alike, suede lace is soft, colorful, and easy to work with. It’s cut from brushed top grain pigskin and available in a wide variety of colors. Whether you are making jewelry, trimming garments, or assembling projects this is a wonderful lace to work with!
Widths available from Realeather: 1/8” and 3/32" wide
Colors Available from Realeather: Med. Brown, Black, Chocolate, Toast, Beige, Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Pink, Rust, Kiwi, Aqua, Light Blue, Gold Nugget, Dark Olive, Fresh Green, Pacific Green, Violet, Cadet Blue and Charcoal
