DIY update
Hey all.
So I've been carrying my NBF Aqua-turned-jet black work with RH for a few weeks now, and I've really been abusing her! (Whee-tchu, crack that whip, Betty!woot:
Now I've only ever conditioned my NBF spy bag and none of the Bals. So what I'm about to reveal MAY only be as a result of non-conditioning.
The color has been stayfast. It's great. Remember, I did three coats of the Fiebings penetrating and a single finish coat of Tarrago self-shine, with 1-2 full days at least of drying in between coats.
I started noticing a week or so ago little tiny "scales" at the back bottom of the purse. I guess this is the part that hits my passenger seat when I fling the bag into my car.
Upon closer inspection, it's as if she has a sunburn and her "skin" is peeling. But the peeling bits (and they are tiny) peel off to reveal the saturated black leather underneath.
So I'm not worried about it. She is not the most "veiny bal" I have (and you all know how I LOVE those veiny bals!) but she's getting more smooshy with use. I'm not going to condition her for awhile. I'll see how the peeling progresses.
I've christened her Joan Jett. It fits. It suits her. I feel she is like a really awesome moto leather jacket, warts and all.
I'll post pics later.
Hey all.
So I've been carrying my NBF Aqua-turned-jet black work with RH for a few weeks now, and I've really been abusing her! (Whee-tchu, crack that whip, Betty!woot:
Now I've only ever conditioned my NBF spy bag and none of the Bals. So what I'm about to reveal MAY only be as a result of non-conditioning.
The color has been stayfast. It's great. Remember, I did three coats of the Fiebings penetrating and a single finish coat of Tarrago self-shine, with 1-2 full days at least of drying in between coats.
I started noticing a week or so ago little tiny "scales" at the back bottom of the purse. I guess this is the part that hits my passenger seat when I fling the bag into my car.
Upon closer inspection, it's as if she has a sunburn and her "skin" is peeling. But the peeling bits (and they are tiny) peel off to reveal the saturated black leather underneath.
So I'm not worried about it. She is not the most "veiny bal" I have (and you all know how I LOVE those veiny bals!) but she's getting more smooshy with use. I'm not going to condition her for awhile. I'll see how the peeling progresses.
I've christened her Joan Jett. It fits. It suits her. I feel she is like a really awesome moto leather jacket, warts and all.
I'll post pics later.