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[8 & 10 Oz (3.2-4.0mm)]
Description
Wickett & Craig American Vachetta Leather Panel
Color: Natural Vachetta
Sizes:
- 0.5 Square Foot: 6.5 inch x 11 inch (6.5" x 11")
- 1.0 Square Foot: 13 inch x 11 inch (13" x 11")
- 1.5 Square Foot: 19.5 inch x 11 inch (19.5" x 11")
- 2.0 Square Foot: 26 inch x 11 inch (26" x 11")
Weight:
- 2.5-3 oz (Thickness: 1.0-1.2mm --- 3/64")
- 3.5-4 oz (Thickness: 1.4-1.6mm --- 1/16")
- 4.5-5 oz (Thickness: 1.8-2.0mm --- 5/64")
- 5.5-6 oz (Thickness: 2.2-2.4mm --- 3/32")
- 8-10 oz (Thickness: 3.2-4.0mm --- 1/8"-5/32")
Grade: #1 and #2 (Standard & Utility) - Best quality at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!
Back Side: Natural
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The Tannery: Wickett & Craig of Curwensville, PA, USA (est. 1867)
- American Vachetta: Wickett & Craigs natural American Vachetta leather was originally developed with a special mix of compounds and modeled after the European style Vachetta. What makes Vachetta leather so special is the patina it develops with use. Aging to a caramel color, the American Vachetta will quickly burnish to a rich patina. Another factor that typically sets Vachetta leather apart is its softer temper and rounder hand when compared to the Wickett natural carving leather.
- American Vachetta vs Natural Carving:
- Vachetta has a softer temper (less stiff)
- Vachetta will patina to a caramel color, while natural carving will become more of a pink.
- This is a natural untreated leather and so is made to take on dye and oil exceptionally well so that you can create your desired finish.
- Used by crafters looking to