Thanks...these were pretty easy ones, but it's always nice to hear words of encouragement! I'm getting ready to tackle a monster...a NYC satchel...a big one in BT. I have to wait til the sun comes up to take pics for authentication
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Thanks...these were pretty easy ones, but it's always nice to hear words of encouragement! I'm getting ready to tackle a monster...a NYC satchel...a big one in BT. I have to wait til the sun comes up to take pics for authentication
I've looked at that one a couple of times. I think it's some sort of oil-based stain, and that would be pretty hard to get out if it has been there for a while. With oil stains, the leather absorbs it and it spreads below the surface, so the stain is actually bigger than it appears, kwim? I am pretty brave, but I don't think I would try to tackle this one.
And what is even more depressing about this type of stain on this type leather, they don't cover well should one decide to go that route. It sort of absorbs that too & can still be seen underneath. I hate oil almost as much as ink!I've looked at that one a couple of times. I think it's some sort of oil-based stain, and that would be pretty hard to get out if it has been there for a while. With oil stains, the leather absorbs it and it spreads below the surface, so the stain is actually bigger than it appears, kwim? I am pretty brave, but I don't think I would try to tackle this one.
I wonder what would happen if you were to dunk the whole thing in oil? I really don't know what to after that, but..... Ok, maybe not, just a train of thought. Wash oil with oil? Hmmm....
The one thing good about this one is that it doesn't seem very faded. I agree that if it is an oil stain it would bleed through any type of coverup.
Bigal, I actually burst out laughing when I read this - I had been thinking the exact thing all morning! You would have to use something that wouldn't go rancid or attract bugs - mineral oil? Something non-plant/non-animal based
I just want to say thank you again, not only for your patience with this newbie, but with the great advice and tips through out the whole thread, I think I found a new passion! Bringing back to life neglected bags, old treasures or just mistreated.
This was my very first (I thought simple and easy) rehab project. Thanks to your advice I think the leather looks much better, after I messed it up even more myself cleaning it with saddle soap and leaving a huge stain. I still have to find acrylic paint to fix my other mishap, trying to clean a pen mark under the flap and rubbing the pink color off, but the pen mark is still there
The before
The after
This was my very first (I thought simple and easy) rehab project. Thanks to your advice I think the leather looks much better, after I messed it up even more myself cleaning it with saddle soap and leaving a huge stain. I still have to find acrylic paint to fix my other mishap, trying to clean a pen mark under the flap and rubbing the pink color off, but the pen mark is still there
The before
The after
Wow that looks great! I'd like to know exactly what you did. I couldn't get mine to look this good!I just want to say thank you again, not only for your patience with this newbie, but with the great advice and tips through out the whole thread, I think I found a new passion! Bringing back to life neglected bags, old treasures or just mistreated.
This was my very first (I thought simple and easy) rehab project. Thanks to your advice I think the leather looks much better, after I messed it up even more myself cleaning it with saddle soap and leaving a huge stain. I still have to find acrylic paint to fix my other mishap, trying to clean a pen mark under the flap and rubbing the pink color off, but the pen mark is still there
The before
The after
I just want to say thank you again, not only for your patience with this newbie, but with the great advice and tips through out the whole thread, I think I found a new passion! Bringing back to life neglected bags, old treasures or just mistreated.
This was my very first (I thought simple and easy) rehab project. Thanks to your advice I think the leather looks much better, after I messed it up even more myself cleaning it with saddle soap and leaving a huge stain. I still have to find acrylic paint to fix my other mishap, trying to clean a pen mark under the flap and rubbing the pink color off, but the pen mark is still there
The before
The after
Wow! It looks great.
Do you ever find odd things in your bags that you are going to rehab? I have found toothpicks in 2 Court bags, wedged down in the seams. The latest one (toothpick) I found floating in the bag's bath water. Now I need to go check the seams of some other bags...
I first did as suggested here, wipe out the whole bottom to get rid of excess soap, then used a soft white eraser on the dark stain and it faded a bit, then several applications of Leather CPR (something I had no clue existed till a couple weeks ago)
Thank you so much!
My last project, (nothing compared to the ones you ladies do), was to fix a Kristin Spectator in Ivory and Gray leather with snakeskin trim. I liked that it had a chain as strap and it was cheap because the flap was coming apart (about 1 inch) in the back, and inside the flap had 3 red stains, so I went for it.
I was able to sew back the flap and the red stains came out with Spray and Wash, I cleaned the whole liner and done!
My next one it will be bolder, and most likely I will have to ask for your advice again, I have the feeling this one will need a whole treatment, including the bath...
It a Westport tote in black, I will post pictures when I get it.
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I just want to say thank you again, not only for your patience with this newbie, but with the great advice and tips through out the whole thread, I think I found a new passion! Bringing back to life neglected bags, old treasures or just mistreated.
This was my very first (I thought simple and easy) rehab project. Thanks to your advice I think the leather looks much better, after I messed it up even more myself cleaning it with saddle soap and leaving a huge stain. I still have to find acrylic paint to fix my other mishap, trying to clean a pen mark under the flap and rubbing the pink color off, but the pen mark is still there
Fantastic mrk2014!!
Watermelon Frankentote update:
She is still pretty wet, but I have been taking advantage of the long drying time by gently stretching the leather below where the kiss lock will be. I think I can hide the top holes just fine since they punched them fairly close to where the kiss lock used to be, but there are two on the sides that are in a little far. I can't make it narrower because then the frame won't fit, but I think stretching will help. So far I've gained about an 1/8 of an inch!
She still stinks though
She is still pretty wet, but I have been taking advantage of the long drying time by gently stretching the leather below where the kiss lock will be. I think I can hide the top holes just fine since they punched them fairly close to where the kiss lock used to be, but there are two on the sides that are in a little far. I can't make it narrower because then the frame won't fit, but I think stretching will help. So far I've gained about an 1/8 of an inch!
She still stinks though
Oh, had I saved everything that's come falling out of my vintage rehabbers (and others) I would have an entire basket full. Candy, pills, pens, tampons, receipts, wads of hair (gross)Do you ever find odd things in your bags that you are going to rehab? I have found toothpicks in 2 Court bags, wedged down in the seams. The latest one (toothpick) I found floating in the bag's bath water. Now I need to go check the seams of some other bags...
odds & ends of jewelry. An adorable pair of puffy heart earrings that turned out to be authentic Tiffany! I never cease to be amazed anymore over the trash people carry around & leave in their purses.