Sporran Storage

**BLHS209** · 9th September 10, 04:45 PM

It is fast becoming fall and winter. Time for "Stinky" to go into hibernation.

My question is this: What is/would be the best way to store a full mask sporran? As it came from L&M Highland Outfitters (via the Kiltmaker's Apprentice), it was in a plastic bag inside a large cardboard box. This is how I have it currently being stored.

Is this OK? Is there something better to help "keep" the fur and leather from drying out (I know it doesn't happen that fast but....)?

Chris Shepherd

**Zardoz** · 9th September 10, 05:11 PM

Storing leather or fur in plastic bags is not the best thing for long term storage. The leather cannot "breathe". I'd go with a cloth bag. They sell them for storing ladies purses, or you can use cotton pillow cases. Also, stuff some non-acid tissue in the sporran to help retain its shape.

**RockyR** · 9th September 10, 05:11 PM

I wouldn't store it in a plastic bag. My storage of choice is an old pillow case.

**artificer** · 9th September 10, 05:19 PM

What they said.

Plastic and leather don't mix well. Cloth keeps things happy.

**Nighthawk** · 9th September 10, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

What they said.

Plastic and leather don't mix well. Cloth keeps things happy.

Yes!! Plastic+leather=bad things!!

**artificer** · 9th September 10, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Yes!! Plastic+leather=bad things!!

mildew, for a start

**auld argonian** · 9th September 10, 05:36 PM

While what passes for my formal sporran (a bargain bunny sporran) isn't anywhere near as interesting,...

I have it in a shoe box and it's full of those cedar balls that they sell to deter moths and other nasty insects...figure that's pretty safe...

So stride into your local dry goods store and walk right up to the clerk and ask, "Do you have cedar balls?"

Best

AA

**Nighthawk** · 9th September 10, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

While what passes for my formal sporran (a bargain bunny sporran) isn't anywhere near as interesting,...

I have it in a shoe box and it's full of those cedar balls that they sell to deter moths and other nasty insects...figure that's pretty safe...

So stride into your local dry goods store and walk right up to the clerk and ask, "Do you have cedar balls?"

Best

AA

That's pretty funny! What I do to store my sporran is very simple- I have a pair of Stillwater Kilts sporran hangers. I hang it in my closet, as if it were just another shirt.

**CDNSushi** · 9th September 10, 06:51 PM

If it were me, I would probably put it into a cloth bag along with some large silica gel (desiccant) packages both inside the sporran and outside as well... Then I'd put that all into a tupperware tub of roughly the right size.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 10th September 10, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by CDNSushi

If it were me, I would probably put it into a cloth bag along with some large silica gel (desiccant) packages both inside the sporran and outside as well... Then I'd put that all into a tupperware tub of roughly the right size.

The desiccant is probably not a good idea as it may tend to draw the moisture out of the leather, causing it to dry out over time. As Zardoz, Rocky, and others have suggested a cloth bag (like a pillow case) is your best bet.

What I want to know is why are you "mothballing" your sporran for the winter?