Staining and finishing some bags this week. For my own bags I like to age them a bit. Also, like to have them waterproof.
The two bags were made from the same leather. The one on the right has Fieblings Medium Brown stain applied. After it dried I heated the bag and applied Bear Grease over the outer surfaces. I let the bear grease dry over low heat for 24 hrs. Then, applied a hard paste wax to the bag, rubbing extra into the seems. Next day it was buffed.
I think it gives the bag the look of age as if it had been well cared for.
