Description
Wickett & Craig 'American Vachetta' Leather Panel
Color: Natural Vachetta
Sizes:
**We are currently transitioning all leather panels from 12 inches to 11 inches on one side. Please see the sizes below below, and please note that as we work through the remaining 12" panels you may receive a mix in both 11" inch and 12" inch. Thank you!**
Old Sizes:
- 0.5 Square Foot: 6 inch x 12 inch (6"x12")
- 1.0 Square Foot: 12 inch x 12 inch (12"x12")
- 1.5 Square Foot: 18 inch x 12 inch (18"x12")
- 2.0 Square Foot: 24 inch x 12 inch (24"x12")
New 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 & Craig's 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 stamp, mold, dye, finish and customize their leather for belts, bags, high-end leather goods and accessories, equestrian gear, and much more.
- The back is natural and unfinished with a clean flat back.
