Leathercraft by OHD Catalog 2024

140 *See Price Book for Standard Features L EATHER CARE Aniline Nubuck Protected Fat Wrinkles Insect Bites Healed Scars Leather Types | There are 3 available leather types - Aniline, Nubuck, and Protected - each merit specialized handling based on their individual qualities. Natural color variations expected in Aniline leathers inspire the assembly of hides to create a natural color match that flows from light to dark. No two leather tones are the same. The unique beauty of the natural medium emerges as our craftsmen leverage the harmony of the color to fan 4-5 hides across a sofa and create a one-of-a-kind piece. Beauty Marks | Natural “beauty marks” left in the hide by fat wrinkles, ticks, and healed scars lend character, depth and authenticity to the leather’s heritage. These unique markings give every furniture piece its own distinct personality. Our cutters’ experienced eyes envision a pattern layout that preserves the quality and value inherent in the leather’s natural beauty. Aniline | Also called “Pure Aniline” or “Naked Aniline”. Color is added to these hides much like a stain added to wood. This process allows the natural markings of the leather to show. Pure Aniline is the most honest expression of leather you can buy. All of nature’s beauty marks will be evident, in their authentic, unvarnished glory. Pure Aniline leathers get better with age, absorbing minor scratches and nicks gracefully. Over time it will be as though your own life’s history melds with the original owner’s. Aged Aniline leathers are Pure Anilines that have had a finish added to them. A wax, oil or transparent stain is added to create additional ecstatic appeal. These wax and oil finishes will change in color when applied to the frame, helping to add highlights of colors and interest to the detailing of the frame. This helps give each piece its own distinctive look. Most wax and oil finishes will show marks and highlight wear spots. This is intentional and will give each piece a worn look over time. (Much like buying a pair of faded jeans.) Though Aged Aniline is slightly less vulnerable to stains and spills than Pure Aniline, neither is recommended for settings where “accidents” are likely a frequent occurrence. Signs of natural beauty markings include healed scars, cuts and insect bites, stretch marks, fat wrinkles, tight pores, backbone impressions and neck wrinkles. Color variations are expected throughout the hide. Caring for Pure & Aged Aniline | Direct sunlight will rob these leathers of their richness. Attend to spills immediately with a clean white cloth, blotting, never pressing on the spill. Never use heat or soaps on these leathers. Should a spill penetrate the leather, gently massage the area with a clean white cloth lightly dampened with distilled water. Contact a professional leather cleaner for serious stains.