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How to Order

Please note: Due to variances in Computer Monitors, lighting & die lots, the actual shade may vary from what you see below. If an exact color is needed please ask for a swatch by the number listed.


Cowhides

Durable leather traditionally used for bookbinding. We stock a variety of colors and finishes as listed below:

 

Morocco
Morocco - A somewhat rough texture made from repeating & various small pinhead sized bumps . Stamps basic type well. High detail logos may be difficult on the texture.


Sorry - Light Blue no longer available.
LEA 408
Dark Brown
LEA 461
Medium Brown
LEA 458
Maroon / Wine
LEA 120
Black
Sorry. Medium Green no longer available.
LEA 452
Dark Green (Pine)

 

Antique
Antique - A fine texture sometimes referred to as "haircell". Accepts all hot foil stamping well including high detail. The blue & wine have darker shading throughout to give the "antiqued" look. The Ginger shows only light shading.


BLUE - Fairly Dark Navy color
WINE - Maroon with a hint of Brown
GINGER - Rust or Toffee colored

 

Skiver

Skiver - A medium texture somewhere in between the Morocco & Antiques. Accepts all hot foil stamping well including some high detail. Grain looks somewhat like horizontal waves.


116
Red
110
Black

Pigskins
Pigskins: Durable leather that's just slightly thinner than cowhide. Accepts hot foil stamping well including high detail:


Navy Cromwell
Green Cromwell (very dark)
Brown Cromwell (somewhat rusty)
Red Cromwell (darker shade/ruby)

 

Glazes
Glazes: A thick, full grain aniline drum-dried leather that is soft & luxurious.  It's traditionally used for upholstery due to it's thickness & durability but we've found it makes an excellect covering for books.  Very earthy & rustic leather that looks and feels wonderful!  There is an additional charge of $30.00 over the standard leathers. The colors are as follows:


Midnight Blue
Obsidian (Black)
Wine
Tobacco (Reddish or Rust Brown)
Chocolate (Dark Brown)

 

Bonded Leathers

Made by grinding up actual leather with some additives & then pressing out in different colors & textures. Has the look, feel and smell of actual skins but isn't as strong. However, is less expensive than other leathers & has a uniform look (no scars or flaws). Usually ordered for an edition of 50 or more, but we often have a color or two left over for individual bindings. Currently have black, green, cranberry, navy and dark grey in stock.




On larger orders (50+), a world of leathers in different colors and finishes are also available for special order, please call for more information.

 

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