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Isle of WightDoes anybody know of a U.K. supplier of thin soft leather suitable for noses & paws. Someone who will sell small quantities would be good. I've had a browse around Ebay and elsewhere but a lot of the leathers look too thick or only available as large pieces or full hides.
The big pieces on eBay are very reasonable..I have had mine for 10 years nearly...look for glove leather..1-1.5 mm that works fine...sometimes you can buy scrap bags but you never know what you get .You could always buy a big piece and go halvers with someone who also wants to buy?
Isle of WightThank you Jenny, that's very helpful. I wasn't sure what thickness would work best so you've answered that question for me 
Now I'll know what sort of leather to look for. I was pretty sure that upholstery leather would be too thick.
Many thanks 
Frances
GJOYful BearsNot sure Frances as I have not worked with leather before, however it is on my list of things to do/try. If you are looking for anybody to go halves in a big piece let me know lol, I have a use for everything and wouldn't mind going halves if you have to buy in bulk. Don't look for someone who stocks bulk specially for me though, just letting you know if you HAVE to buy in bulk I'd be interested in going in halves. If you can find it smaller than that's great too
I made a stuffed leather nose twice before but it was too thick (the leather) and looked awful. Those bears went to teddy bear heaven, better known as the "dud" pile lol.
desertmountainbearI use a fellow on ebay called the leather guy. He also has a website of the same name. I buy full hides of lambskin between 1-2oz. They are not expensive.
Joanne
Isle of Wight.... if you HAVE to buy in bulk I'd be interested in going in halves. If you can find it smaller than that's great too
I made a stuffed leather nose twice before but it was too thick (the leather) and looked awful. Those bears went to teddy bear heaven, better known as the "dud" pile lol.
Gabriele, thank you for that suggestion, I'll bear it in mind if I do have a large skin (the leather I mean!). 
Isle of WightJoanne, thanks for your help once again! I've bookmarked The Leather Guy for future reference, he has a great selection and good prices.
My husband reminded me today of a dolls house suppliers not far from us who have a rack of smallish leather skins tucked away in the corner of the store, so I'm going to go there on Monday. They're obviously for making miniature furniture so they shouldn't be too thick. Dolls houses were another interest of ours a few years back but now on the 'back boiler' until we have more space.
Vintee Town BearsLook on local flea market, you can get some piece of cloth ( jackets, t-skirts made from nice fine leather) as well.
