Wickett & Craig Skirting Leather - Black 6oz

Wickett & Craig Black Skirting Leather 6oz.

Sold by the Square Foot.

Add timeless strength and quality to your leatherwork with Wickett & Craig’s Black Skirting Leather, a premium, full vegetable-tanned leather made in the USA. Crafted by one of the most respected tanneries in the world, this skirting leather is specifically formulated for maximum versatility, making it ideal for tooling, molding, and dyeing projects.

At 6oz thickness (approximately 2.4mm) and offered by the square foot, this black-dyed version provides all the benefits of traditional skirting with the added convenience of a deep, even color.

Veg-Tanned Skirting from a Trusted American Tannery:

Wickett & Craig skirting leather is renowned for its clean, natural grain and dense yet workable temper. Unlike bridle or harness leather, this skirting leather is undyed through the core and minimally finished, allowing artisans to tool, stamp, form, or mold it with ease. While skirting leather traditionally comes in natural, this version is pre-dyed jet black on the grain for a rich, ready-to-use finish—saving time without sacrificing the integrity or performance skirting is known for.

Each hide is slowly tanned in a traditional pit process using natural tannins, then hot stuffed with oils and waxes to ensure excellent carving properties, deep dye penetration, and longevity.

Features:

• Tannage: 100% vegetable-tanned using traditional pit tanning methods.
• Color: Black (grain-dyed, natural core).
• Thickness: 6oz (approx. 2.4mm).
• Temper: Medium-firm – ideal for tooling, wet molding, and shaping.
• Finish: Smooth top grain, clean back.
• Cut: Sold by the square foot.

Perfect For:

• Tooled belts, bags, and holsters.
• Sheaths, straps, tack, and saddlery.
• Formed or wet-molded leatherwork.
• Leather carving and embossing.
• Projects where strength and structure are essential.

Why Choose Wickett & Craig Skirting?

Wickett & Craig has been producing high-end vegetable-tanned leather in the U.S. since 1867. Known for their control, consistency, and commitment to craftsmanship, their skirting leather is favored by professional saddlemakers, leathercrafters, and luxury brands alike.

This black 6oz version offers the best of both worlds: the workability of raw skirting leather and the polished appearance of a solid-dyed grain. Whether you're tooling custom belts or constructing molded knife sheaths, this leather gives you the stability and structure you need, with the professional appearance you want.

Note: Because this leather is sold by the square foot, your order may include irregular or straight edges depending on yield and availability. Let us know if you need specific dimensions or clean edges for your project.

Sold by the Square Foot. 

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