Yes, I'd probably dunk the Stewardess. You don't need to let it soak long. Start conditioning before it is completely dry. For the other bag, I'd stuff it with warm towels, condition it well, and then put it in a steamy room.
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Sounds like a plan!
Also, while we are at it, what do you think about vintage leather bag washing - i.e. how often is too often? I once got a beat-up 1997 Equestrian Slim Bucket in Toffee at a bargain price that I gave to my sister after I brought it back to life. It didn't look new, but it looked much better after the bath and multiple layers of Leather Therapy and Blackrocks. However, after two years my hands are itching again to dunk it because it's showing every single scuff mark on earth, and I'm wondering if that's too soon for another bath. I know scuff marks are normal for this type of leather and impossible to avoid, that's my obsessive compulsiveness talking. Should I resist the urge and stick with moisturizing it?
I appreciate you taking time to share your knowledge, whateve. I'll let you know how it goes with both puff paint on the foldover clutch and re-shaping the Legacy tote and Stewardess!
I'm following your posts and whateve's responses with interest. I'm about to tackle a Saddlery Bag with worn-through piping, and I may need to do the puff paint treatment on it. I'm looking forward to your report!
I don't know how often it too often. I think after two years I would bathe it, if it needed it. I tend to condition my classic and vintage bags every time I put them away after use because of the scratches. Pretend you just bought the bag on ebay and it looked like that. Would you wash it?
Catbird, I'm excited myself about trying this technique because whateve has given me hope when I was completely lost. I'll share my experience as soon as I get to the store to pick up the puff paint and try to fix the hole!
I think you're right, whateve, you've got to trust your gut feeling on this. I know my sister did condition it a couple of times, so it's probably time for more drastic measures. But those surface scuff marks really get under my skin, not sure if everyone can see them as well as I do (again, the picture quality isn't the best). So, thank you once again!
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I'm not sure if this was previously posted but there is an amazing leather repair place that is located all over the US called Fibrenew. I've seen quite a few photos of their repair service and they look amazing. I hope that this helps those who are wanting to get the leather on their handbags repaired!
http://www.fibrenew.com/
http://www.fibrenew.com/
A newbies first rehab and first post! A few (poor quality!) before, during, and after photos of a Goodwill Station bag authenticated on the AT thread (thank you, Hyacinth!). No real problems, just pancaked and worn corners, so a great first rehab. I mostly just did standard procedure: dunk, stuff, 2x Leather CPR and 2x Blackrocks. (I am renaming Blackrocks Black Magic!) I did do a couple coats of Edge Kote to darken strap edges, because I didnt yet know how magical BR was. If it helps other newbies, I have an in-process shot of the trigger snaps, one with only Brasso (left) and one with Brasso, then steel wool and elbow grease, then more Brasso (right). Big difference! I was too chicken to try removing the turnlock, but Ive since done that and its worth it. Glued the hangtag back together using E6000 but have misplaced it during rehab mayhem! All in all, very happy, and have already carried it!
Thank you all so much for sharing all your wisdom, advice, and experiences and keeping this thread so active. I couldnt have done any of this without this forum! Ive started snapping up Goodwill treasures and have a couple more in progress that Ill share soon. Another Dunkaholic is born
Thank you all so much for sharing all your wisdom, advice, and experiences and keeping this thread so active. I couldnt have done any of this without this forum! Ive started snapping up Goodwill treasures and have a couple more in progress that Ill share soon. Another Dunkaholic is born
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Great job! It looks fantastic! I dunked a bag today for the first time in ages. It is always fun to see a bag come back to life.
It looks stunning, Ravvie! Maybe it was a rewarding material in the first place, but you've used all that knowledge so well, doing everything right and beyond. And thank you for sharing that comparison picture of cleaning the trigger snaps two different ways, I'm bookmarking it for my future projects. You'll make a great rehabber!
Beautiful!
I love the trigger snap photo...the wrapping on the strap to protect it from the Brasso. You're an impeccable rehabber! Kudos.
You are both very kind! Everything I know and did I got from reading this thread from start to finish - even using the plastic wrap/Press 'n Seal to protect hardware! This group is pretty amazing.