Specifications
- Hide: Sheep
- Type: Crust
- Size: Avg. 7-10 Sq. Ft.
- Thickness: 1.1-1.3 mm | 3 oz
- Tannage: Vegetable Tanned
- Origin: France
- Temper: Medium
- Uses: Bags, Wallets, and Accessories
About French Veg Tan Sheep Crust Leather
Vegetable tanned in France using the finest sheep hides available, this Sheep Crust has a luxurious hand feel with a medium temper, and a versatile 3 oz thickness that's perfect for a variety of luxury goods. The texture is smooth and natural, with almost no blemishes or imperfections, resulting in a high yield with little to no waste.
Our French Veg Tan Sheep Crust an excellent option for those looking to make small bags and accessories, but it's also our #1 recommended article for Wet Molding. The vegetable tanning process enhances the natural beauty of the hide, giving it a smooth, natural finish and allowing for malleability when wet. After wet molding, let the leather dry, then apply a resin finish to seal and preserve the new shape.
French Veg Tan Sheep Crust will develop a beautiful patina over time (especially the natural color). Vegetable tanning uses natural tannins found in plants, tree bark, fruit, flowers, etc. to tan and preserve the leather. To learn more about vegetable tanned leather, check out this blog post on the Leather Skins blog.
6 Colors available for immediate ship
What is "crust" leather?
Crust is leather that has been tanned, dried, and dyed, but has not been finished with a protective top coat. The lack of a top coat gives crust leather a smooth, natural feel. If left unfinished, crust leather will develop a deep patina over a relatively shorter amount of time than leathers that have been finished with resin, wax, or oils.
Please Note
Leather is a natural product. We strive to keep hide sizes consistent and keep new lots within color tolerance, but some hides may have slight variations in size or color, or have natural imperfections such as scars or small holes.
Hide sizes and dye lots may vary.