The lining is washable. You can pull it out and wash it with soap and water, but that requires a lot of rinsing and it is hard to keep the leather dry. If it isn't too dirty, I use a mild spray cleaner that doesn't require rinsing. I wouldn't attempt to polish the brass - it usually gets worse on these bags. Coach943's suggestion to treat the exterior with Obenauf's sounds good.
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Thank you so much! I'm going to purchase some Obenauf's. I'll post a pic once I've done the job. Your bag is lovely. I hope mine turns out that well. I got it in rose, so I don't want to ruin the lovely color.
Thanks, whateve! I was reading your advice regarding the vinegar, but I figured that may apply to only water stains. I want to avoid over saturation, so the mild cleaner or spot treatment might be best for the interior. There doesn't seem to be any stains and no smells. I just want to give it a once over.
Excellent idea. I have some lying around. That's perfect. Thanks!
My next project. It was expensive but I could not resist helping out this poor girl. She is being authenticated on the dedicated thread.
Twins! Love that bag!
http://forum.purseblog.com/album.php?albumid=12331&pictureid=117293
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I think she was suggesting that you use vinegar because it is usually safe. That is what I would try first.
I have Bridgit in rose. It is a very beautiful color. Obenaufs might darken. I would test it before using it on the entire thing.
I left it in maybe 30 min. Very clever and crafty with your replacement bottom fix!
My next project. It was expensive but I could not resist helping out this poor girl. She is being authenticated on the dedicated thread.
Beautiful, even before you've done anything! I have a twin that was recently authenticated, so please do share how it turns out. Mine is very dry and pale but hoping it turns out a similar color as yours and Catbird's because they're fab.
I've mostly been 'practicing' by rehabbing non-Coaches and building a rehab pile, but finally making some headway! Here's a (terribly photographed) Murphy I fixed up for my Mom. I did the usual, plus filled the small holes in the corners with many thin layers of Liquitex tinted with Edge Kote. I also straightened that dent in the strap before I sent it 
She loves it!
So is there a thread on how to photograph bags well? I'm terrible at it! Seems like there's a thread for everything else in tPF...
She loves it!So is there a thread on how to photograph bags well? I'm terrible at it! Seems like there's a thread for everything else in tPF...
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I've mostly been 'practicing' by rehabbing non-Coaches and building a rehab pile, but finally making some headway! Here's a (terribly photographed) Murphy I fixed up for my Mom. I did the usual, plus filled the small holes in the corners with many thin layers of Liquitex tinted with Edge Kote. I also straightened that dent in the strap before I sent it
So is there a thread on how to photograph bags well? I'm terrible at it! Seems like there's a thread for everything else in tPF...
Beautiful job! Lucky mom you have!
Your photo is nice, I think. Natural light seems to work best. I study the old Coach catalog photos when I can find them, to get ideas for staging and posing the bag. I also study listings on eBay and Etsy, to see what works and what doesn't.
Here's a couple of threads:
http://forum.purseblog.com/louis-vuitton-clubhouse/the-lv-photography-clubhouse-687586-5.html
http://forum.purseblog.com/ebay-forum/taking-professional-looking-photos-of-your-bags-220844.html
Thank you on all counts! Natural light in the Midwest is still in short supply, so I guess that's my excuse. I especially like the LV thread and the natural backgrounds that don't distract - thanks!
I've mostly been 'practicing' by rehabbing non-Coaches and building a rehab pile, but finally making some headway! Here's a (terribly photographed) Murphy I fixed up for my Mom. I did the usual, plus filled the small holes in the corners with many thin layers of Liquitex tinted with Edge Kote. I also straightened that dent in the strap before I sent it
So is there a thread on how to photograph bags well? I'm terrible at it! Seems like there's a thread for everything else in tPF...
Wow, that is so beautifully reshaped. Nice work! Was that difficult?
I've mostly been 'practicing' by rehabbing non-Coaches and building a rehab pile, but finally making some headway! Here's a (terribly photographed) Murphy I fixed up for my Mom. I did the usual, plus filled the small holes in the corners with many thin layers of Liquitex tinted with Edge Kote. I also straightened that dent in the strap before I sent it
So is there a thread on how to photograph bags well? I'm terrible at it! Seems like there's a thread for everything else in tPF...
That bag came out great. Congrats!
There are no stains, but because it is new to me, I do want to clean it. I would hate to darken it. Definitely a spring/summer color that I want to use frequently. Do you have any suggestions other than Obenauf's? I have some Coach leather cleaner, that may do the job. I like the fact that it isn't shiny and has a bit of a "vintage-y" look. The rose color is just so beautiful. The Bridgit is lovely in that color.