Description
Wickett & Craig Leather Swatches - swatches of all tannages and colors that we stock.
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Wickett & Craig "English" Bridle Leather Swatches. Drum Dyed, Vegetable Tanned, Smooth Flesh/Grain Side.
Color: All colors: Black, Burgundy, Chestnut, Dark Brown, Medium Brown, Tan, Olive, Navy
Weight:
- 8-10 oz (Thickness: 3.2-4.0mm --- 1/8"-5/32")
- 10-12 oz (Thickness: 4.0-4.8mm --- 5/32"-3/16")
Grade: #1 and #2 (Standard & Utility) - Best quality at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!
Back Side: Refinished, with gum paste!
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Wickett & Craig Traditional Harness Leather Swatches. Drum Dyed, Vegetable Tanned, Smooth Flesh/Grain Side.
Color: All colors: Black, Burgundy, Medium Brown, Buck Brown, Russet
Weight:
- 5.5-6 oz (Thickness: 2.2-2.4mm --- 3/32")
Grade: #1 and #2 (Standard & Utility) - Best quality at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!
Back Side: Refinished, with gum paste!
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Wickett & Craig 'Milled' Traditional Harness Leather Swatches. Drum Dyed, Vegetable Tanned, Smooth Flesh/Grain Side.
Color: All colors: Black, Burgundy, Medium Brown, Buck Brown, Russet
Weight:
- 5.5-6 oz (Thickness: 2.2-2.4mm --- 3/32")
Grade: #1 and #2 (Standard & Utility) - Best quality at the Tannery, meaning the least amount of imperfections on the leather!
Back Side: Refinished, with gum paste!
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The Tannery: Wickett & Craig of Curwensville, PA, USA (est. 1867)
- English Bridle: The most popular of the Wickett & Craig leathers, English bridle leather is drum dyed in a range of finishes, then hot stuffed with waxes making this leather smooth and flexible with a waxy texture.
- Wickett & Craig "English" Bridle Leather is among the highest end vegetable tanned leathers in the world. Crafted in the USA, Wickett & Craig is known for quality, durability, and rich finishes.
- Used for belts, bags, high-end leather goods and accessories, equestrian gear, and much more.
- A beautiful top side with rich color that easily stamps and tools if desired.
- The back side is refinished and 'gum pasted'. The gum paste gives an incredible waxy and smooth texture.
Traditional Harness vs English Bridle
- Simply put, traditional harness has a glossier top grain surface, whereas English Bridle is more matte. English Bridle has a more uniform color on the hide whereas traditional harness has more marbling, showing light and dark color tones across the hide. For more info please see the above description!
