Hyacinth posted this link on the AT thread a while ago...hope it helps:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...and-reference-info-158400-3.html#post21068477
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Hyacinth posted this link on the AT thread a while ago...hope it helps:
http://forum.purseblog.com/coach-re...and-reference-info-158400-3.html#post21068477
There was a tabac and a mocha. Does anyone know what the orange/persimmon color was called in the late 70's/early 80's?
Thanks!
That is very helpful, thanks!
So, now I'm thinking the darker one is Mocha....I haven't rehabbed the lighter color one, but it must be tabac. I have heard the it called burnt orange, but I don't really know.
It's not mine just yet. I'm trying to find one for a better deal. Thanks for your opinion. Hopefully I get one soon.
I bathed her in February and then began conditioning, and conditioning, and conditioning. I put pretty much everything in my arsenal on her, emu oil, Leather Therapy oil, Obenauf's oil, Leather honey, Leather CPR....I think I got up to 20 applications, honestly I lost count. Each time I would condition, and the leather would soften, more dirt and grime would fall out
Finally, she seemed soft enough to start in with glue and I started trying to close up all openings as much as possible
I have a library of pictures of this, so I am trying to pick ones that represent the process. At this point I began using Leather Filler to fill in. I tried mixing it with Leather Refinisher in Nightfall brown, but that didn't work well. What ended up working best was lightly painting on a very thin coat of Leather filler and blotting it with my finger to create texture. I did this for about a month. At the end I mixed Leather CPR, Leather filler and the Nightfall brown Leather refinisher, painted this on thinly and blotted with my finger.
I could probably work on this bag forever trying to get it right, but I'm calling it for now
I love her and will wear her proudly!
Omg so beautiful! One day i will get a stewardess
Thank you!
I think I have been mixing up tabac and putty, it is hard to tell until post bath and conditioning
Did you post pics, I still haven't seen them? I'm curious what is under there!Porter4, Congrats on an AMAZING job. Truly a labor of love, no one would have guessed. She is beautiful now.
I'm not sure where to post this -- I hope this is the right thread. I purchased this little Gracie 4413 from the bay, on examining I found something
unusual on both sides of the flap. I'm not sure what it is -- I'm hoping to get some help from experts here. Can this be mold? I purchased this as a best offer, if this is mold - can I get rid of it? How do I take this up with the seller? TIA.
We will find you one!!!Omg so beautiful! One day i will get a stewardess
I had a good day at the Goodwill store today! I found a lovely mini Willis in Periwinkle! It is missing the strap, is there anywhere I can get a strap for it that matches the color? Overall it is in really good shape, the color is perfect, no marks inside or out, no fading, just a missing strap and the bottom is sagging like another vintage mini Willis I have. I was excited! It was $19.99!
Periwinkle, that's a rare find! There's a guy on Ebay who sells Coach stuff ( straps, turnlocks, etc ), I doubt if he has periwinkle, maybe something you could paint to match?
Did you post pics, I still haven't seen them? I'm curious what is under there!
I'm not sure where to post this -- I hope this is the right thread. I purchased this little Gracie 4413 from the bay, on examining I found something
unusual on both sides of the flap. I'm not sure what it is -- I'm hoping to get some help from experts here. Can this be mold? I purchased this as a best offer, if this is mold - can I get rid of it? How do I take this up with the seller? TIA.
http://forum.purseblog.com/picture.p...ctureid=103378
Sorry, didn't realize the pictures did not attach. I hope they have this time. I'm curious to know as well, and any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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hi, lovely ladies. just wondering if poster paint is the same as acrylic paint. sorry, i'm such a newbie. should i apply it with bare hands (eh?) or should i use a paint brush? should i mix it with armorall/other leather conditioner? i've read somewhere that it's a good alternative to edgekote which is not available in my area. thanks for the help.
oh, before i forget i will be using it to the entire surface of a black vintage coach bag but will try it first on the edges of strap. thanksssss.
oh, before i forget i will be using it to the entire surface of a black vintage coach bag but will try it first on the edges of strap. thanksssss.
It's hard to tell in the picture, is it just really worn there? Does it feel powdery?
If you want to paint an entire bag, I would recommend buying either leather dye or Wood n Stuff leather refinisher. Acrylic paint is fine for edges and touchups but for large surfaces, it doesn't have the right texture or gloss.
I don't think poster paint is the same as acrylic paint. I use the acrylic craft paint that is sold in craft stores and Walmart for a dollar or two a bottle. I mix it with leather conditioner and use a q-tip or paintbrush, sometimes my fingers, which help blend it in.
IRL, it is not clearly wear, like the wear it shows on the strap or handles. Link to the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300900630201?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649. I mistook it to be wear as well, as shown in listing pictures 3 & 4. In person, it looks like a fuzzy overgrowth, like on rotting fruits or veg's. Similar to some fungus. Would like to know if anyone has experienced this before, and how can this be treated. Thanks.
Have you tried scraping it off? I think you could wipe it with vinegar without hurting the leather.
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