Looking for kangaroo leather lace in just the right shade for your model horse tack, leather braiding, or dog leash braiding projects? Look no further! I can special order in the following leather colors & types by full lace spool or by hide. See FAQ below.
My supplier offers 29 different colors/types of Kangaroo Lace. Scroll down for colors and descriptions of the various types.
Classic Lace is a "full grain finish giving a shiny polished look." For most model horse tack applications, this is my favorite lace.
L.H.G. Lace is "cut as a straight lace from drum dyed skins with ironed finish. It can be re-stained, waxed, or polished to enhance color." The stuff I have of this is very pliable and can be tooled. However, the color is very dull and does need some enhancing, unless you're into the primitive look.
Glazed Lace is "tanned from larger skins to give more pronounced grain, a top finish has not been applied allowing the user to apply waxes, oils, or leave as natural."
Rawhide Leather Laces--Great for braiding. Available in Kangaroo & Goat leathers.
Alternate Colors: I have the ability to order from a secondary supplier. His colors are slightly different and the leather is slightly different than the main supplier. He does not supply all the widths of my main supplier. However, he does have smaller minimums and faster turn-around. If delivery speed is an issue, you might consider these colors and ask me specifically about purchasing from this selection. As of Feb. 12, 2008, prices for colors & white are as posted for my main supplier's colors and white prices.
I know comparisions are very difficult online, so below is a detailed review of how the Alternate Colors compare with my main selection.
by most other retailers! *Due to the width of the 3/8" (10 mm), it comes on a 25 yard spool. |
Prices fluctuate, so please
Note for November 15, 2010: Kangaroo Leather prices are likely to be going up again. My supplier has already raised their prices; freight prices have gone up; and the US dollar has fallen compared to the Australian Dollar again. The prices below are the current prices, but may be changed without notice.
| Lace Width/type | Cost | Volume Purchase Price On Purchase of 10+ spools |
| 1/16" (2 mm) All colors/types but white | US $64.00 /50 yard spool | US $58.00 /50 yard spool |
| 3/32" (2.5 mm) All colors/types but white | US $75.00/50 yard spool | US $67.50 /50 yard spool |
| 1/8" (3 mm All colors/types but white) | US $75.00/50 yard spool | US $67.50 /50 yard spool |
| 3/16" (4.7 mm) All colors/types but white | US $90.00/50 yard spool | US $81.00 /50 yard spool |
| 1/4" (6 mm) All colors/types but white | US $137.50/50 yard spool | no discount available |
| 5/16" (8 mm) All Alternate Supplier colors/types but white | inquire | inquire |
| 3/8" (10 mm) All colors/types but white | inquire | inquire |
| Lace Width/type | Cost | Volume Purchase Price On Purchase of 10+ spools |
| 1/16" (2 mm) Classic White | US $67.00 /50 yard spool | US $60.30 /50 yard spool |
| 3/32" (2.5 mm) Classic White | US $82.00 /50 yard spool | US $73.80 /50 yard spool |
| 1/8" (3 mm) Classic White | US $82.00 /50 yard spool | US $ 73.80 /50 yard spool |
| 3/16" (4.7 mm) Classic White | US $105.00 /50 yard spool | US $94.50 /50 yard spool |
| 1/4" (6 mm) Classic White | US $160.00 /50 yard spool | no discount available |
| 5/16" (8 mm) Alternate Supplier White Only | inquire | inquire |
| 3/8" (10 mm) Classic White | inquire | inquire |
| Lace Width/type | Cost | Volume Purchase Price On Purchase of 10+ spools |
| 1/16" (2 mm) Metallic Foil | n/a | n/a |
| 3/32" (2.5 mm) Metallic Foil | US $118.00 /50 yard spool | US $106.20 /50 yard spool |
| 1/8" (3 mm) Metallic Foil | US $118.00 /50 yard spool | US $106.20 /50 yard spool |
| 3/16" (4.7 mm) Metallic Foil | inquire | inquire |
| 1/4" (6 mm) Metallic Foil | inquire | inquire |
YES! When you purchase 10+ spools, you will receive a discount of 10% off the price of each spool. You may mix and match colors/widths to receive this discount.
You will need to check with your own Customs Department to determine your country's restrictions. However, please be aware that for kangaroo leather purchases, special paperwork is required and STEEP U.S. Export and Inspection Fees will be accessed. It looks that this cost will be around $75-100. This is in addition to normal shipping fees and any fees accessed by your customs department. Please for more details before placing an order with a shipping address outside the U.S.A.
Lace can be ordered in widths from 2.5 to 10 mm. That's approximately from 1/16" to 3/8". 1/16, 3/32, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, and 3/8 are the typical widths I deal with.
Round lace is not available in Kangaroo Leather.
My manufacturer does not give a measurement on this, just describing it as thicker or thinner. Sorry.
A spot check of the laces gives me a figure of 1 - 1.5 mm, but this is an approximate figure done just with my eyes. It does vary slightly between lots.
Spools are 50 YARDS, not 25 yards at most other retailers. If you double their price, you'll see you are getting a savings by buying more from The Unicorn Woman.
Beveling is done on the 3/32". 1/8", & 3/16". The beveller machine is not producing as sharp a bevel at the moment, so the supplier is also pressure rolling the lacing to give it that nice curved look. This may change if the supplier gets a new machine. for current status on this.
Yes, all the customer order lace and kangaroo hides are drum stuffed, vegetable tanned leather.
The supplier says: "The Black Classic lacing has been drum dyed, pigmented then sealed and yes that would stop it from running as such but most plaiters put creams or oils into the leather which would in the long run do the same thing, although it would have to be re-applied."
That depends.
If you would like to be notified when I will be placing another order, and ask to be placed on the KANGAROO LACE list. You will be notified with the ordering details at that time.
That depends. I carry about 50 types of lace currently in stock. Usually, I sell this by the yard to model horse hobbyists that use it to make scale-miniature tack. If you only need a few yards, you might check my in-stock listing in the Catalog--Supplies section.
If the color/width is not listed on the website, then the minimum amount is one full 50 yard spool/color and width.
Yes. Like the lace, these are drum-stuffed. However, the minimum purchase is 18-20 hides. and I'll get the price for you.
If you only need a few yards of an in-stock color from the Catalog--Supplies section, follow the normal Ordering instructions.
If you wish to order full spools, to be placed on the notification list for when I place the next order or to check to see if I happen to have what you need in-stock. See How often does The Unicorn Woman place lace orders? for details on ordering frequency.
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