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So follow up question, why would the wool wipe all the antique out of that large stamp pattern? I don’t have this issue with the smaller stamp.

Here is an example of the chipping and one of the custom stamps that doesn’t hold antique. I end up either painting or dyeing the interior of the stamp to create the effect.

Hey all! New member here, semi-new leatherworker. I’ve been having issues with my antique chipping off during the hand sewing process. I’ve tried quite a few different finish options: neat lac, tan kote, super sheene, rtc, Leather sheen, top finish (from eco-flo), and resolene. I don’t really want to switch from Fiebings paste, but I’m at my wits end! I’m also having issues with it sitting in my pear shade on flowers (both matte pear shade and smooth), and some custom stamps. I use soft cotton to wipe the antique, since I kind of hate working with wool. Any advice is greatly appreciated!