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A lot of people enjoy the look that age brings to a piece of furniture or a wall hanging, but don't want to wait the time to acquire that look naturally. Fortunately, there is a very simple way to get that look yourself on your wood projects. It takes very little time, very little money, and some effort. You can make your projects look like they have been around for years.
First you need to figure out just what type of project you will be working on, such as a table, chair, or a wall hanging. Until you get the hang of it, start with a small piece, such as a wall hanging.
After you have decided what you will be working on, you need to decide whether to paint or to stain your project. Both work well with this method, so this should be based off of the type of project you are working on. Or experiment with both to see which you like better.
After you decide which you will be doing, painting or staining, you will need to pick the color that you will be using. Again base this off the piece you are working on, as well as the room that it will go into. Experimenting with color can be a lot of fun, so don't feel too rushed to make this decision. Once you have the color of your stain or paint picked out you can begin to work on your craft.
Before you paint or stain the work, make sure that it is smooth and free of dust. Use sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges, being sure to sand in the direction of the grain. If you sand across the grain you will scratch the wood. Clean the project of any dust from the sanding, and prime your wood if needed. It is recommended that you prime your wood with certain paint and stain formulas, so make sure to read the back of the product you are using before you begin to work on your piece. Once you have applied the desired amount of paint or stain to the craft, and it has dried, you are ready to begin the antiquing process.
Take very fine sandpaper and lightly sand small areas of the piece at a time. This will lighten the areas of the piece giving it that weathered look that is so common with antique crafts. Finally spray the piece with a finishing spray to protect it, and display it with pride!
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