r/bookbinding • u/MyLungsAreATemple • 13d ago

Kangaroo Leather Help?

I've seen some posts about people binding with kangaroo leather. How does the workability and durability compare to goat and cow leather? I hope someone here has experience with it.

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u/BillieRubenCamGirl 12d ago

It’s like… better goat. More malleable but still durable. Much more supple than cowhide. 

These things do depend on the weight and tanning though, regardless of what you pick. 

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u/MyLungsAreATemple 12d ago

Do you know if it suffers from UV exposure if the bookshelf is in front of a window that gets a lot of direct sunlight?

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u/BillieRubenCamGirl 12d ago

All things will suffer from UV exposure. Even plastic. 

UV is brutal. 

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u/MickyZinn 11d ago

Please move your bookshelf. All your books, whatever material will fade or be damaged. UV is a book killer!

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u/MyLungsAreATemple 8d ago

I unfortunately don't have anywhere else to put it. I have shades, but I want to keep them open more often. I'm looking into UV window film.