Thread: How to conserve paper labels on a leather gun case ?

I have a new project leather gun case to restore for my Greener double rifle.

I intend gluing down the loose edges of the remaining labels and then want to seal them to stabilize them

Does anyone have actual experience conserving anything like these labels ?

There are quite a few different NZ and offshore labels which are quite legible.
And an owners name in gold across its top

The inside is a complete refit because of moth eaten damage





It's a medium term project, so I will take the time to do it properly.
Case exterior is almost perfect

There used to be a guy in Upper Hutt did paper restoration, its not an easy medium to work with. Tito wash his surname I think up in the Akatarewas.

I ownder if thats the same Tito does restoration of books lives north of Opotiki used to advertise in a number of magazines

Originally Posted by nor-west

There used to be a guy in Upper Hutt did paper restoration, its not an easy medium to work with. Tito wash his surname I think up in the Akatarewas.

Bill Tito, he is still up the Aka's doing book restorations

You are in Canterbury...I would think it might be worth talking to the Museum, Perhaps Ferrymead, or Librarys for contacts as paper / book restoration and conservation will be right up their alley....

Originally Posted by makka

Bill Tito, he is still up the Aka's doing book restorations

my mistake thats the guy he will know I bet

There is a product called "resolene" that I use to seal leather. Could be worth looking in to. It is a liquid so may not go well with paper?.
https://www.mollies.nz/products/2718...KzkgtkUvxTFzKs

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i would try hair spray, it worked on car stickers pretty well

Art fixative spray, from art supplies shop. mask around labels and give them a few light coats.

Originally Posted by hunter Al.7mm08

There is a product called "resolene" that I use to seal leather. Could be worth looking in to. It is a liquid so may not go well with paper?.
https://www.mollies.nz/products/2718...KzkgtkUvxTFzKs

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Yes I already have some of that leather sealer

In town today and will pick up some spray sealer as well and have a play on a couple of small spots when I have some time

Originally Posted by hunter Al.7mm08

There is a product called "resolene" that I use to seal leather. Could be worth looking in to. It is a liquid so may not go well with paper?.
https://www.mollies.nz/products/2718...KzkgtkUvxTFzKs

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Yes I already have some of that leather sealer

In town today and will pick up some spray sealer as well and have a play on a couple of small spots when I have some time

hi akaroa there is a paper conservation specialist in chch called lyne campbell i dont have a contact for her yuo might be able to track her down
cheers john

Originally Posted by john worthington

hi akaroa there is a paper conservation specialist in chch called lyne campbell i dont have a contact for her yuo might be able to track her down
cheers john

She lives in Woolston. She was connected with Canterbury museum but now doing private work. I have used her for high end paper conservation.
I’m not sure your labels need that level of attention. You can buy acid free glue ( for use with book binding) and then I guess treat the leather. I wouldn’t get the leather treatment on the paper labels.

Resolene worked well
I tried an art paper sealer as well and the Resolene was clearer, tougher and easier to use

I saw the photo's on the other thread - it came up really well. Well done!