Hemp Oil My love affair with Miss Mustard Seed Hemp Oil continues....
Wood, cast iron, as a protective sealer over Milk or Chalk Paint — it has so many uses. You can even use it to revitalise oil-based varnishes and lacquers.
Because of its restorative properties I wanted to test it on leather. And what better than a $3 vintage purse I found lonely, sad & neglected at an op shop.
In such bad shape, I was unsure whether the purse was even genuine leather but for $3 (and cute as it is!) I thought....why not give it a try?!
Wood, cast iron, as a protective sealer over Milk or Chalk Paint — it has so many uses. You can even use it to revitalise oil-based varnishes and lacquers.
Because of its restorative properties I wanted to test it on leather. And what better than a $3 vintage purse I found lonely, sad & neglected at an op shop.
In such bad shape, I was unsure whether the purse was even genuine leather but for $3 (and cute as it is!) I thought....why not give it a try?!
BEFORE: Notice the discolouration, surface cracking & the stiffness of the handles.
DURING: I used a Miss Mustard Seed Paint & Wax Brush to get into the seams & cracks easier
DURING: I used my hands to rub the Hemp Oil into the brittle straps
Second coat soaking in after a couple days
With just one coat the purse began to come back to life.
The discolouration of the thirsty leather started to fade and the stiff "plastic" feel disappeared!
I used the Miss Mustard Seed Wax & Paint Brush to get into all the little seams and cracks easier,
but you can achieve this with a rag...or even your hands.
In fact, I used my hands to massage the Hemp Oil into the handles which were
very stiff and brittle (it's all-natural and hemp oil is used in many
beauty and facial products so it's perfectly safe).
The results of the second coat were less dramatic, but still resulted in a further softening of the leather and lessening of the discolouration.
The discolouration of the thirsty leather started to fade and the stiff "plastic" feel disappeared!
I used the Miss Mustard Seed Wax & Paint Brush to get into all the little seams and cracks easier,
but you can achieve this with a rag...or even your hands.
In fact, I used my hands to massage the Hemp Oil into the handles which were
very stiff and brittle (it's all-natural and hemp oil is used in many
beauty and facial products so it's perfectly safe).
The results of the second coat were less dramatic, but still resulted in a further softening of the leather and lessening of the discolouration.
Amazing transformation! Left side before the Hemp Oil & right side just starting with the first coat (soaking in!)
I waited a couple days to see if there were any further transformations and then
added a third and final coat.
Each coat soaked into the leather and continued to revitalise it.
Much like furniture, I think letting the piece tell you what to do is best.
This handbag wants to keep a bit of its patina and wear.
It's proud of the life it has led and I agree.
So together we decided third time is the charm and applied the third and final coat of hemp oil.
After all, I didn't want my vintage purse looking brand new!
added a third and final coat.
Each coat soaked into the leather and continued to revitalise it.
Much like furniture, I think letting the piece tell you what to do is best.
This handbag wants to keep a bit of its patina and wear.
It's proud of the life it has led and I agree.
So together we decided third time is the charm and applied the third and final coat of hemp oil.
After all, I didn't want my vintage purse looking brand new!
AFTER: Thrilled with the result. A gorgeous new-again life for this vintage beauty
Of course since this transformation, nothing is safe from me and
my bottle of Miss Mustard Seed's Hemp Oil!
Here are a few more examples of what you can do with Hemp Oil:
my bottle of Miss Mustard Seed's Hemp Oil!
Here are a few more examples of what you can do with Hemp Oil:
 Use Hemp Oil to Bring Back Thirsty Timber |  Read how this Dutch Oven was Revitalized HERE |
Vintage Timber Restored with a Soft, Mellow Glow
Hemp Oil over Milk Paint
Hemp Oil over Milk Paint Stain on Tabletop. See how HERE.
Apply with Brush, Rag or Your Hands
Left: One Coat Hemp Oil. Right: Before Hemp Oil.
I've only just begun my love affair with Miss Mustard Seed's Hemp Oil.
Everything is in danger of getting "The Hemp Oil Treatment!"
I now use it to treat the furniture in my home (painted, varnished, whatever...) and
to polish my shoes...there is no end to the uses.
I haven't replaced my jojoba face oil with it yet, but that may be next!
Please ask any questions by commenting below
or with an email or text on the details at the top right.
Thank you for visiting it makes my day.
Everything is in danger of getting "The Hemp Oil Treatment!"
I now use it to treat the furniture in my home (painted, varnished, whatever...) and
to polish my shoes...there is no end to the uses.
I haven't replaced my jojoba face oil with it yet, but that may be next!
Please ask any questions by commenting below
or with an email or text on the details at the top right.
Thank you for visiting it makes my day.
it's all here...for the love...
Sada
Sada
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