I have a 7 day set I've been planning to restore for ages. I won't have much time in the run up to Christmas but I'd like to get some suitable material to restore the cases exterior. If I can get a period accurate material (early-mid 1900's?) my list of excuses for not restoring it diminishes considerably.
The outside is what I can only think to call "faux crocodile" so I need the correct material name before I can even begin a proper search.
The inside is red velvet which is in reasonable condition but I might also replace that, I haven't decided yet as I'd like to keep it as original as possible.
The material for the outside needs to be relatively tough with zero stretch as it's a supporting structure that acts as the hinge, see picture 1.
Picture 2 is the bottom of the case and is the reason it needs the refurbishment.
I've never attempted a case restore before so please feel free to post any advice on materials, glues or process, anything else you think might be helpful.
The only real limiting factor is that it needs to be a ruby red to match the interior velvet and very thin like in photo 2.
The outside is what I can only think to call "faux crocodile" so I need the correct material name before I can even begin a proper search.
The inside is red velvet which is in reasonable condition but I might also replace that, I haven't decided yet as I'd like to keep it as original as possible.
The material for the outside needs to be relatively tough with zero stretch as it's a supporting structure that acts as the hinge, see picture 1.
Picture 2 is the bottom of the case and is the reason it needs the refurbishment.
I've never attempted a case restore before so please feel free to post any advice on materials, glues or process, anything else you think might be helpful.
The only real limiting factor is that it needs to be a ruby red to match the interior velvet and very thin like in photo 2.