What’s not to love about a cute little BTFound this cute baby Mini Winnie at Goodwill Boutique today. Mostly just needs a bath and reshape!
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Glad to see your Goodwill keeps on giving!
Hi and welcome. This bag appears to be in good condition overall and would respond well to overall conditioning. I agree with the other post, the spots may or may not come out or lighten. Because I am hard on bags in general, a small spot or two or scratch is not necessarily a deal breaker as it is only a matter of time before I *christen* my bags with a mark. That is me!
Hi everyone,
Bought a very beat-up manor bag on eBay a few months ago. I wish I had photos of the original listing, but I didn't think to document the 'before' until i had started cleaning her up. I knew that there was scuffing Blackrocks alone wouldn't fix. Some of the piping was so worn, it looked very close to splitting. What to do? I know that acrylic paint thinned out would protect and camouflage the worst scuffing. I have used it before, with decent results, but I don't love the idea of a plastic coating on my bag if i can help it. This bag was going to need a lot of protection. So, I ordered Saphir Renovating Cream which claims to remain 'breathable' and can be thinned down. Saphir should be mixed with another Saphir moisturizer for this purpose, but I was being cheap so I used the Chamberlains leather milk I had on hand. (It was okay, but a bit chalky. I would buy a Saphir moisturizer next time.) I added a teeny drop to a glob of moisturizer and applied to the most damaged areas. I did this several times, with only a slight improvement. Then, I did a regular coat if Blackrocks, and one coat of Blackrocks with a scant amount of Saphir to just the damaged areas. The scuffing is much improved, but the piping in particular is going to need several more layers and the bag us now too saturated to accept more product. I think I will have to go at this bag once a month for awhile.
If you follow the Saphir directions, you can get great coverage without all this trouble, but I was being conservative and trying to maintain patina. A smarter person would buy 2 or 3 different colours and mix appropriately, or even apply in a way that mimics patina with a dry-brush technique.
Finally, because the Blackrocks hasn't fully absorbed, I am seeing a bit of colour transfer. I am letting the bag sit for about a week before trying to carry it, but it does seem to be 'setting'.
I used acrylic paint on strap edges. They were hairy so it took a lot of paint to cover them and now they are a bit stiff. All of the exposed leather edges on the bag got a coat of acrylic mixed with moisturizer, applied with a very small brush. I had trimmed the straggly bits with sharp scissors first. Inside of bag was shaved with a sweater shaver
Not sure how to fix the warped flap or flopping handle. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thanks!!
Bought a very beat-up manor bag on eBay a few months ago. I wish I had photos of the original listing, but I didn't think to document the 'before' until i had started cleaning her up. I knew that there was scuffing Blackrocks alone wouldn't fix. Some of the piping was so worn, it looked very close to splitting. What to do? I know that acrylic paint thinned out would protect and camouflage the worst scuffing. I have used it before, with decent results, but I don't love the idea of a plastic coating on my bag if i can help it. This bag was going to need a lot of protection. So, I ordered Saphir Renovating Cream which claims to remain 'breathable' and can be thinned down. Saphir should be mixed with another Saphir moisturizer for this purpose, but I was being cheap so I used the Chamberlains leather milk I had on hand. (It was okay, but a bit chalky. I would buy a Saphir moisturizer next time.) I added a teeny drop to a glob of moisturizer and applied to the most damaged areas. I did this several times, with only a slight improvement. Then, I did a regular coat if Blackrocks, and one coat of Blackrocks with a scant amount of Saphir to just the damaged areas. The scuffing is much improved, but the piping in particular is going to need several more layers and the bag us now too saturated to accept more product. I think I will have to go at this bag once a month for awhile.
If you follow the Saphir directions, you can get great coverage without all this trouble, but I was being conservative and trying to maintain patina. A smarter person would buy 2 or 3 different colours and mix appropriately, or even apply in a way that mimics patina with a dry-brush technique.
Finally, because the Blackrocks hasn't fully absorbed, I am seeing a bit of colour transfer. I am letting the bag sit for about a week before trying to carry it, but it does seem to be 'setting'.
I used acrylic paint on strap edges. They were hairy so it took a lot of paint to cover them and now they are a bit stiff. All of the exposed leather edges on the bag got a coat of acrylic mixed with moisturizer, applied with a very small brush. I had trimmed the straggly bits with sharp scissors first. Inside of bag was shaved with a sweater shaver
Not sure how to fix the warped flap or flopping handle. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thanks!!
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Congratulations on your fabulous rehab. The bag is gorgeous and I would not hesitate to carry it as is. If I were you, I might wet a couple of terry towels, lay the flap between them, cover with plastic wrap and put a few heavy large books on top. Make sure to check that no mold forms while the flap dries. Perhaps adding a bit of vinegar to the wetting water would help there.Hi everyone,
Bought a very beat-up manor bag on eBay a few months ago. I wish I had photos of the original listing, but I didn't think to document the 'before' until i had started cleaning her up. I knew that there was scuffing Blackrocks alone wouldn't fix. Some of the piping was so worn, it looked very close to splitting. What to do? I know that acrylic paint thinned out would protect and camouflage the worst scuffing. I have used it before, with decent results, but I don't love the idea of a plastic coating on my bag if i can help it. This bag was going to need a lot of protection. So, I ordered Saphir Renovating Cream which claims to remain 'breathable' and can be thinned down. Saphir should be mixed with another Saphir moisturizer for this purpose, but I was being cheap so I used the Chamberlains leather milk I had on hand. (It was okay, but a bit chalky. I would buy a Saphir moisturizer next time.) I added a teeny drop to a glob of moisturizer and applied to the most damaged areas. I did this several times, with only a slight improvement. Then, I did a regular coat if Blackrocks, and one coat of Blackrocks with a scant amount of Saphir to just the damaged areas. The scuffing is much improved, but the piping in particular is going to need several more layers and the bag us now too saturated to accept more product. I think I will have to go at this bag once a month for awhile.
If you follow the Saphir directions, you can get great coverage without all this trouble, but I was being conservative and trying to maintain patina. A smarter person would buy 2 or 3 different colours and mix appropriately, or even apply in a way that mimics patina with a dry-brush technique.
Finally, because the Blackrocks hasn't fully absorbed, I am seeing a bit of colour transfer. I am letting the bag sit for about a week before trying to carry it, but it does seem to be 'setting'.
I used acrylic paint on strap edges. They were hairy so it took a lot of paint to cover them and now they are a bit stiff. All of the exposed leather edges on the bag got a coat of acrylic mixed with moisturizer, applied with a very small brush. I had trimmed the straggly bits with sharp scissors first. Inside of bag was shaved with a sweater shaver
Not sure how to fix the warped flap or flopping handle. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thanks!!
I see no problem with the handle that needs fixing.
I am relatively new at rehabbing so I bet others with more experience will chime in.
Hi everyone,
Bought a very beat-up manor bag on eBay a few months ago. I wish I had photos of the original listing, but I didn't think to document the 'before' until i had started cleaning her up. I knew that there was scuffing Blackrocks alone wouldn't fix. Some of the piping was so worn, it looked very close to splitting. What to do? I know that acrylic paint thinned out would protect and camouflage the worst scuffing. I have used it before, with decent results, but I don't love the idea of a plastic coating on my bag if i can help it. This bag was going to need a lot of protection. So, I ordered Saphir Renovating Cream which claims to remain 'breathable' and can be thinned down. Saphir should be mixed with another Saphir moisturizer for this purpose, but I was being cheap so I used the Chamberlains leather milk I had on hand. (It was okay, but a bit chalky. I would buy a Saphir moisturizer next time.) I added a teeny drop to a glob of moisturizer and applied to the most damaged areas. I did this several times, with only a slight improvement. Then, I did a regular coat if Blackrocks, and one coat of Blackrocks with a scant amount of Saphir to just the damaged areas. The scuffing is much improved, but the piping in particular is going to need several more layers and the bag us now too saturated to accept more product. I think I will have to go at this bag once a month for awhile.
If you follow the Saphir directions, you can get great coverage without all this trouble, but I was being conservative and trying to maintain patina. A smarter person would buy 2 or 3 different colours and mix appropriately, or even apply in a way that mimics patina with a dry-brush technique.
Finally, because the Blackrocks hasn't fully absorbed, I am seeing a bit of colour transfer. I am letting the bag sit for about a week before trying to carry it, but it does seem to be 'setting'.
I used acrylic paint on strap edges. They were hairy so it took a lot of paint to cover them and now they are a bit stiff. All of the exposed leather edges on the bag got a coat of acrylic mixed with moisturizer, applied with a very small brush. I had trimmed the straggly bits with sharp scissors first. Inside of bag was shaved with a sweater shaver
Not sure how to fix the warped flap or flopping handle. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thanks!!
She looks beautiful! Would hanging the bag y the handle when you store it make it more upright? I have a similar problem with a very vintage bag and I have it hanging right now. I hope it will help.
Looks like an excellent job to me! I can't see anything wrong with it.Hi everyone,
Bought a very beat-up manor bag on eBay a few months ago. I wish I had photos of the original listing, but I didn't think to document the 'before' until i had started cleaning her up. I knew that there was scuffing Blackrocks alone wouldn't fix. Some of the piping was so worn, it looked very close to splitting. What to do? I know that acrylic paint thinned out would protect and camouflage the worst scuffing. I have used it before, with decent results, but I don't love the idea of a plastic coating on my bag if i can help it. This bag was going to need a lot of protection. So, I ordered Saphir Renovating Cream which claims to remain 'breathable' and can be thinned down. Saphir should be mixed with another Saphir moisturizer for this purpose, but I was being cheap so I used the Chamberlains leather milk I had on hand. (It was okay, but a bit chalky. I would buy a Saphir moisturizer next time.) I added a teeny drop to a glob of moisturizer and applied to the most damaged areas. I did this several times, with only a slight improvement. Then, I did a regular coat if Blackrocks, and one coat of Blackrocks with a scant amount of Saphir to just the damaged areas. The scuffing is much improved, but the piping in particular is going to need several more layers and the bag us now too saturated to accept more product. I think I will have to go at this bag once a month for awhile.
If you follow the Saphir directions, you can get great coverage without all this trouble, but I was being conservative and trying to maintain patina. A smarter person would buy 2 or 3 different colours and mix appropriately, or even apply in a way that mimics patina with a dry-brush technique.
Finally, because the Blackrocks hasn't fully absorbed, I am seeing a bit of colour transfer. I am letting the bag sit for about a week before trying to carry it, but it does seem to be 'setting'.
I used acrylic paint on strap edges. They were hairy so it took a lot of paint to cover them and now they are a bit stiff. All of the exposed leather edges on the bag got a coat of acrylic mixed with moisturizer, applied with a very small brush. I had trimmed the straggly bits with sharp scissors first. Inside of bag was shaved with a sweater shaver
Not sure how to fix the warped flap or flopping handle. Any suggestions would be welcome!
Thanks!!
That kinda looks like red nail polish to me. I would try acetone on it.
Thanks, Belicious, that was indeed nail polish and it came right off. Happy New Year to everyone from the dweeb who spent New Year's Eve working on her rescue pile!
Actually, it's hanging on a doorknob right now and it's the perfect shape for maintaining that curve. Fingers crossed!
Hi, I am considering buying this bag, but have questions about possibly rehabbing it. If you look at picture four in the listing, it shows some heavily damaged hardware. Is there anything that can be done for that hardware? Any way to fix it? Thanks in advance!
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