I have two Bibles bound in goatskin, one since 2012, and one since 2018, Both of them are just as supple and pliable as they were when I first got them. I also have two bound in calfskin and one in Berkshire leather(pigskin) that are even older and they're both still soft and pliable. So far, I haven't had to put any kind of conditioner on any of them. Actually, I think that they become more pliable over time the more that I hold them when reading them.
Thank you for this interview! I was just starting to think do I need to condition my leather bible? Great interview! I just used the link to order me some otter wax! Thanks again!
When I have had to condition leather, I've used Triple Crown Leather Preservative & Restorer. Go THIN. Just a little bit will do. Also works well on leather jackets, boots, purses, etc.
Hmm, so does this mean that all the colored leathers, in particular the Humble Lamb colored leathers, like blue Meritian Goatskin, can't absorb any leather conditioner?
My question is, is there any problem for the goatskin bibles to be wrapped in cloth for longer durations.. whether the cloth fabric can damage the leather of the bibles..
Anyone have any proven methods of restoring bible paper that has had water on it? I spilled a glass of water and my Bible got in the way - many pages affected by the water - even messed up the art gilding. What do y’all know?
