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Ok so I ordered some Fiebings Antiquing (gel) from Zack White and was sent a container of dried out CORDOVAN can I save this antique or should I just throw in the towel and send it back to them? if I can rejuvenate it how do I go about doing this can I add a little Tan kote to it and stir it up again or what

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Not sure about the gel, but I usually mix the Fiebings paste with Tan Kote, anyway, to thin it before using. But if you're considering throwing it out anyway, what have you got to lose if you just try it?

Kate

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Not sure about the gel, but I usually mix the Fiebings paste with Tan Kote, anyway, to thin it before using. But if you're considering throwing it out anyway, what have you got to lose if you just try it?

Kate

No No not gonna throw it out and it is the paste type sorry for my ignorance! kate thank you for the response! as far as what i will lose it was supposed to be a new jar so im kinda miffed about the quality assurance as far as the order but i guess shtuff happens right im sure if i contact ZW they will tell me to send it back though but its the weekend so it will have to wait till monday to contact them...

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I also mix my paste with Tan Kote as well. Try it.

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No No not gonna throw it out and it is the paste type sorry for my ignorance! kate thank you for the response! as far as what i will lose it was supposed to be a new jar so im kinda miffed about the quality assurance as far as the order but i guess shtuff happens right im sure if i contact ZW they will tell me to send it back though but its the weekend so it will have to wait till monday to contact them...

I wouldn't expect them to open every jar they get from the factory and check for freshness. But I'm quite sure if you call them and ask for a replacement they will be more than happy to oblige. Meanwhile, if you've got some Tan Kote, you can use it to make what you've got a little more usable.

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I wouldn't expect them to open every jar they get from the factory and check for freshness. But I'm quite sure if you call them and ask for a replacement they will be more than happy to oblige. Meanwhile, if you've got some Tan Kote, you can use it to make what you've got a little more usable.

Kate

Thank you once again Kate!

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Talked to nice people at Zack White they took care of me great folks!

ALSO IN THE TITLE OF MY POST THERE WAS NEVER ANY ANGER LOL! THANKS TO ALL THAT HELPED AND RESPONDED! !!

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For those who are searching for how to use the antique dye, this was taken off the website...

Using Fiebing's Antique Products

Antique products do one common thing, they all color leathercrafter's project while giving a color contrast between the tooled portions and the rest of the project.

To achieve the best result when using Antique Finish, here are a few small tips that may help.

  1. Prepare the leather ready to accept the Antique Finish by opening up the pores and grain of the leather. This can be done by lightly spraying the leather with water.
  2. Cover the whole project with the Antique Finish in a circular motion with a dauber or a sponge. This will help minimize streaking.
  3. If one does not want the entire project to be colored by the Antique Finish, one can seal off parts of the project with Resolene. Resolene can also be used to protect previously dyed areas.
  4. Without allowing the finish to dry, work it into the cuts and grooves of the project.

After approximately 2-5 minutes wipe off the excess with a damp sponge. After waiting for close to a half- hour for the project to dry, buff the article for a semi- gloss shine.

One trick that many experienced craftsmen use is to dilute Antique Finish with Tan-Kote. Making a mixture of 20% Tan-Kote to 80% Antique Finish will prevent streaking and make it easier to buff, however the final outcome will have a slightly different look to it.

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For those who are searching for how to use the antique dye, this was taken off the website...

Using Fiebing's Antique Products

Antique products do one common thing, they all color leathercrafter's project while giving a color contrast between the tooled portions and the rest of the project.

To achieve the best result when using Antique Finish, here are a few small tips that may help.

  1. Prepare the leather ready to accept the Antique Finish by opening up the pores and grain of the leather. This can be done by lightly spraying the leather with water.
  2. Cover the whole project with the Antique Finish in a circular motion with a dauber or a sponge. This will help minimize streaking.
  3. If one does not want the entire project to be colored by the Antique Finish, one can seal off parts of the project with Resolene. Resolene can also be used to protect previously dyed areas.
  4. Without allowing the finish to dry, work it into the cuts and grooves of the project.

After approximately 2-5 minutes wipe off the excess with a damp sponge. After waiting for close to a half- hour for the project to dry, buff the article for a semi- gloss shine.

One trick that many experienced craftsmen use is to dilute Antique Finish with Tan-Kote. Making a mixture of 20% Tan-Kote to 80% Antique Finish will prevent streaking and make it easier to buff, however the final outcome will have a slightly different look to it.

george I was able to re-constitute my antique and its been working fine, thanks for the reply.

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