Framing Leather And Preserving It

[mjzae]

Hello everyone,

I collect the antique leather horse harness and the silver monograms that were placed on them. I have (3) pieces of bridles with a monogram that I want to very thoroughly clean and then have framed for display.

Question: Is there a clean spray or lacquer that I can spray on the leather to preserve it while it is framed so it will retain it's cleaned look over the years? I certainly don't want mold or anything to grow on it.

The leather is over 100 years old and the varnish on it has alligators giving it a wonderful look. I just want to preserve it.

Thanks a lot,

Mike

703-304-6745

[mlapaglia]

I would use something like wyo-sheen lacquer and an airbrush to apply it. I believe there is a lacquer that comes in a spray can but I do not remember the name. Someone will be along to give the name or correct me.

Michael

[Troy Burch]

Saddle lac is what mlapaglia is talking about, it's very shiny though. I use an acrylic matte spray for my framed leather carvings, some have been hanging for 9 years and no problems.

[mlapaglia]

Saddle lac is what mlapaglia is talking about, it's very shiny though. I use an acrylic matte spray for my framed leather carvings, some have been hanging for 9 years and no problems.

Thanks, I could not for the life of me think of the name.

Michael

[mjzae]

Troy, will an acrylic matte spray change the color or the black leather or the metal decoration on the harness? What is a name of acrylic matte spray that you use?

[Troy Burch]

Troy, will an acrylic matte spray change the color or the black leather or the metal decoration on the harness? What is a name of acrylic matte spray that you use?

I'll have to check in the shop tomorrow for the name and let you know. I get it at hobby lobby and have at least two different kinds I use, I think their pretty much the same. It doesn't change anything on my leather, I use the clear and after it dries I can't tell it's there. Just to be safe wait till I look tomorrow and you will want to test it somewhere out of sight.

[Troy Burch]

Troy, will an acrylic matte spray change the color or the black leather or the metal decoration on the harness? What is a name of acrylic matte spray that you use?

Crafts etc, is what I've got. just a off brand hobby lobby carries, It says for wood, fabrics, documents, pictures, glass, and a long list of other things. It doesnt list leather but it works for me.