Scott/TB-

I have no idea how much a piece of elk hide would cost. Sorry. I bought bags of mixed scraps for some Scout projects. Those were just random pieces. The bags were under $10. Write back after you try the rubber patch. I will see if I can find the scrap bags and look to see if I have a piece that might work. I rather doubt I will find a piece that is big enough, but it could be worth a look.

I haven't been by the shop for a few years. The couple who ran the place may be down to just the wife and she is rather old, I would guess. There has been a sign out front for years advertising that an apprentice is wanted. I think leather craft in our country is a dying art. If I had the time, I might have tried taking the apprentice job, just to learn another skill.

BTW-I live in Hudson, so while the shop is not on my normal routes, the town is so small that it isn't a problem to get to any part of it.

Regards,

CM