Ilcea - Museum Calf - Calfskin Leather (PANELS)

Ilcea (Italy)

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"Beautiful feel and look. Smooth with a nice sheen. Definitely recommend." - Shaun G.

Price
$ 28.88
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Specifications
SPLITTING

Leather splitting is a custom service available down to your preferred thickness

Please note split leather can't be returned

There is a tolerance to leather splitting. While we have invested a lot of time and training into hitting a tighter tolerance range than advertised, sometimes the  leather articles and differing densities require the full tolerance range. 

Leather tolerance is denoted by +/- which means the leather can be both above and below that number by the denoted amount.

  • Example 1.2mm +/- 0.1mm.
  • This means that the leather could come anywhere ranging from 1.1-1.3mm across the hide. Most the time this amount is indiscernible to the naked eye, but should be noted if measuring with precise equipment

How we gauge the leather is with a thickness gauge that can reach both the edges and middle of the hide. We apply a moderate amount of pressure (Not too hard and not too soft)

Again our tolerances are tighter than the tanneries. We are usually well inside the range, especially on panels, but occasionally need the full range. Tolerance ranges are as follows: 

Splitting Panels: +/- (0.1mm).

Splitting Full Hides & Half Hides:  +/- 0.15mm

No Splitting (From Tannery Splitter):  +/- 0.2mm

  • The width of our splitter is 27-28 inches. If you have a hide that is larger we will trim the hide to fit and return you both pieces. We cut off the belly section leaving you the nicest area of the hide in tact.
  • Due to it requiring often multiple passes we do not send the split flesh part.
WHOLESALE
If you need larger HIDES click HERE

Museum Calf Leather comes from the Ilcea Tannery in Italy. Ilcea has been making leather since the 1930's and is well known for their premium calfskin leathers and as a supplier to many of the high-end luxury brands. 

The museum calf is a full grain leather that was made famous by John Lobb in collaboration for their luxury shoes. This leather has a beautiful hand dyed marbled look with the variation in the dark and light dye pattern and creates a stunning dimension to leather goods. This calf is their top grade and has a nice balance between supple and firm. It's beautiful smooth finish coupled with soft yet firm feel make it a great choice for wallets, clutches, notebook covers and small leather goods needing durability for everyday wear and tear.

It is easy to cut and skive. This calfskin's high quality and unique marbled finish will give your projects a premium look and feel. 

DIMENSIONS & PRICING
  • Panel:  1 square feet  (~7 x 20.5 inches):   $28.99 panel
  • Panel:  2 square feet  (~12 x 24 inches):    $54.99 panel
  • Panel:  3 square feet (~18 x 24 inches):    $79.99 panel
    • Please note we guarantee you will receive the correct square footage, but the length and width are approximations and can vary by 1-4". Contact us for pricing first if you have any specific dimensions.
  • Full Hides: Available HERE
  • Samples: Available HERE

THICKNESS
  • 4.5oz (1.8mm) +/- 0.3mm

    ETHICALLY SOURCED LEATHER

    All of our hides are ethically sourced as a byproduct of the meat industry. Leather that might otherwise be overlooked is transformed into something lasting through your creativity.

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    General Info
    Tannery i Ilcea
    Cut i Whole Hide and Side
    Material Characteristics
    Full Grain i Yes
    Grain (Top) i Aniline
    Flesh (Bottom) i Smooth Nap
    Burnishable i Yes, with Tokonole, but edge paint is recommended
    Processing & Finish
    Tannage i Vegetable Tanned
    Dye i Completely Through
    Finish i Aniline
    Physical Properties
    Firmness i Firm
    Thickness i 0.6mm (1.5 oz) +/- 0.2mm
    Splitting i Free Splitting
    Yield i 75%+

    With a natural product like leather, there can be areas with neck and back wrinkles, veins, scars, bites, loose grain, but in general this article can expect an overall high cutting area. Whole hides and sides do include bellies where there can be some loose grain. This leather being full aniline (meaning the leather is very natural with no extra finishing on the surface to hide any flaws) darker colors will better hide any areas of concern. A key skill of using full aniline leather is the ability to work less desirable areas of the hide into the less visible areas of your projects. Overall this leather has a moderately high cutting yield.
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