Parchment is thick paper like substance that is made from cured animal skins. Although it resembles vellum, it is thicker and opaque. parchment is sheetlike material made from animal skin…associated with quality that is practically without peer…durable.’made from the split skin of sheep.’ thegrain or wool side of the animal’s skin is made into skiver that is material suitable for use in bookbinding. The flesh or lining side of the skin is converted into parchment.