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Vellum & Parchment
Cowley's Vellum and Parchments are made by traditional hand processes. Each skin is the responsibility of one parchment maker throughout the manufacturing process. Skins vary in shade and markings from skin to skin and within each skin. 'Natural' Vellums vary considerably more than creamy and classic Vellums. Vellum is another name for Parchment that is made from Calf and Goat skins.
Skin sizes vary and the prices quoted in our catalogue are based on average skins. If there are increases from the costs quoted to you online and actual costs, we will contact you with accurate costings prior to processing your order, requesting your confirmation that the prices are acceptable.
Classic Calf Vellum
Price: £130.00
Excluding VAT at 17.5%
Creamy coloured, full grain Calfskin. Traditionally used for bookbinding and for covering furniture, etc., but can also be used for painting and calligraphy. Calligraphers will need to abrade the smooth surface before writing to form a good key.
Average Skin Size: 0.67 - 0.91m² (7¼ - 9¾ft²)
Approx. Cut Size: 70 x 60 cm
Average Standard Substance: 0.3 - 0.4 mm
Grades: Run Selection
Creamy Goat Vellum
Price: £95.00
Excluding VAT at 17.5%
Is for covering panels and books. It is softer than Calf Vellum, with a cloudy creamy grain that varies in intensity across the surface. The backbone is usually visible as slightly darker line.
Average Skin Size: 0.55 - 1.00m² (6 - 10¾ft²)
Approx. Cut Size: 70 x 60 cm
Average Standard Substance: 0.3 - 0.4 mm
Grades: Run Selection
Natural Goat Vellum
Price: £95.00
Excluding VAT at 17.5%
Is the same as above, but has an unbleached surface that gives a honey/light brown colouring and greater surface variation. The skins are more 'interesting' to look at, but each skin is more individual in appearance than the Creamy Goatskin Vellum.
Average Skin Size: 0.55 - 1.00m² (6 - 10¾ft²)
Approx. Cut Size: 70 x 60 cm
Average Standard Substance: 0.3 - 0.4 mm
Grades: Run Selection
Buffed Repair Parchment
Price: £70.00
Excluding VAT at 17.5%
Has a ph9-10 for the repair of manuscripts. One side is abraded to aid the adhesion of glue. The parchments are normally very thin 0.05-0.15mm. They may have creases and some damage due to the difficulty of abrading such this skins.
Average Skin Size: 0.46 - 0.56m² (5 - 6ft²)
Approx. Cut Size: 55 x 40 cm
Average Standard Substance: 0.05 - 0.15 mm
Grades: Run Selection
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Our catalogue was last updated on 24th July 2008
