Brushing is a unique technology that allows you to age and structure wood. This solution provides an opportunity to give new wooden products an aged noble look. More and more people prefer to create a unique interior in a house or apartment using wooden finishing materials. As a rule, a tree that has a more aged look looks very noble and luxurious. But not many people know that even new wood products can be given the luxury and nobility that a tree acquires after many years of operation. In this article, we will take a step-by-step look at the brushing master class.
Increasingly, when decorating the interior of a house, they use wooden products, beams, ceilings, doors with the appearance of aged wood.
Tools for casting wooden products:
- Grinder or electric drill with nozzles;
- Iron and abrasive brushes;
- Bulgarian;
- Wide brush for varnish and oil.
Stage 1. Rough wood finish
We take a wooden blank, in our case a board made of soft wood. Next, using a grinder and a special disk on wood, we make shallow notches, as shown in the photo below.
As a rule, this processing of wood by a grinder will already be enough for its further use on ceilings or in places where a person cannot touch it with his hand, since in this case, during the initial processing, burrs remain on it.
Stage 2. Fine finishing
In the event that you plan to use wood after the casting process for window sills, doors, furniture and other interior items, then additional wood surface treatment will be required. First of all, you need to slightly smooth and level the surface of the wooden product. For this we will use a metal brush. It is worth noting that it is necessary to work with such a brush on the surface without much effort so as not to spoil the already finished wood structure.
First of all, it is necessary to install an iron nozzle with a coarse fraction on an electric drill. As shown in the photo below, we carefully go through the entire processed rough surface of the wooden blank without undue effort.
It is worth noting that iron brushes are used to smooth the surface of a wooden product, and burrs are removed with abrasive nozzles. Thanks to this, the aging of wood looks not only plausible, but also safe for humans, since the surface of the wooden product will be perfectly smooth without burrs.
Stage 3. Surface treatment with abrasive brushes
After the entire surface has been passed with an iron nozzle, we proceed to a fine finish with abrasive nozzles. When working with abrasive nozzles, you should press hard to carefully remove all burrs on the wooden workpiece.
Stage 4. Finishing
After preparing the wood for finishing, you can use glazing or treat the surface of the wooden product with drying oil, oil, stain, varnish.
In the photo below, the wooden facade of the house has been glazed.
Oil coating allows you to get the effect of "aged" wood. To do this, we need a regular brush and wood oil in the interior. It is best to choose dark-colored oils, in which case wooden products will look more noble. We carefully cover the entire surface of the product with oil.
Stage 5. Giving the effect of "aged" wood
In order for the dark recesses to remain dark, and the light ones to remain light, we will need to treat the surface of the product immediately after impregnation with oil. To do this, we take an ordinary cotton rag. By carefully wiping the entire surface of the product with a rag, we create a visual effect of “aged” wood, as shown in the photo below.
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Sometimes emphasizing old age is an original solution to the problem of unsightly sashes. So, beautiful without additional expenses. Of course, the effect should be deliberate - slovenliness is out of place in any interior. do-it-yourself wood aging - methods, tools and materials are described below.
Types of artificial aging of wood
The vintage original look of the doors is obtained in several ways. Below, they are listed in order of increasing effort and cost. The operation algorithm is also described. So:
- Thermal method or firing. The process will require a blowtorch and a coarse wood aging brush. The intensity of exposure is determined by the master himself - as a result, you can get pronounced natural patterns of wood or barely visible. After firing, the surface of the canvas is sanded with large emery cloth in different places to create the appearance of heterogeneity. The door for this method of aging should be massive, plank. Appropriate fittings - massive steel handles and.
How to do it right:
Use a hair dryer or solvent. The canvas is carefully sanded, the boards are knocked down so that there are no gaps. Not bad before aging with all sorts of protections - flame retardant, moisture-retaining composition. The existing cracks are left - they will give even more flavor. Hinges and handles are removed. The method takes a little time, it is safe with the skills of working with the tool.
- Blackening. The effect is achieved by rubbing shoe polish, stain or a strong manganese solution into the cleaned canvas. Pigmentation lingers on annual rings, sections, knots, and thus, it turns out, the effect of the opening darkened from old age is achieved. In addition, the last composition helps to disinfect the canvas if traces of mold or fungus are detected during cleaning.
How to do it right:
Everything ingenious is simple! To get antique doors, the previously cleaned surface with a solvent and a spatula is covered with black ink, and then the shoe polish melted to a liquid state is rubbed with a brush. You need to rub hard. The method has a drawback - it is important to ventilate the removed door leaf for a week - the smell is unpleasant.
- Traces of bark beetle. They represent paths from the movement of the larva. You can create them on the semi-antique door with your own hands using bent nails. Having spread them on the surface, they are driven in with a hammer, leaving dents over the entire area. It is important to free the rods from the hats in order to create a complete imitation. After work, the canvas is sanded with a fine sandpaper, making sure that the chip dust gets a little into the grooves. Next, varnish.
These antique effects are very easy and fast to get. The style of an apartment or house must be consistent, otherwise the effect is inappropriate.
Work with paint and varnish
You can get aged doors in other ways. They will require more time and labor. In addition, costs will increase due to the purchase of several shades of paint. So:
- A popular dry brush method. The canvas is cleaned and covered with a base primer. Until the layer is completely dry, with the end of a dry brush, strokes of a different shade are applied. The combination of colors can be different - contrasting or moving from one shade to another. Now the layers are given time to dry. The finished surface is cleaned with emery skins to further highlight the areas of scuffs. Again, a layer of a helmet of a different color is applied. The final color is pale yellow or white, which is used to cover the door with strokes. Allow to dry again and then sand. The final layer is varnish.
- Craquelure. Such artificial aging of a tree is done in several ways:
- - lacquer and silver. A layer of varnish is applied to the prepared surface. After 30 minutes, it is dried with a hair dryer, as a result of which cracks appear. They are rubbed with silver paint, allowed to dry completely and the resulting effect is varnished.
- - PVA glue. With it, create an antique design. A thick layer of glue on a previously cleaned canvas is not allowed to dry completely. A layer of acrylic paint is applied over it and then dried with a building hair dryer.
- - gelatin or egg white is another way to age the paint on the tree. The prepared composition is applied to the painted surface with a wide brush - pre-soaked gelatin or protein. Allow to dry naturally and varnish.
- - vinegar 9%. They moisten a fresh painted surface in a horizontal position. Cracks appear immediately.
It is important not to overdo it - the doors should be aged, and not put into disrepair.
- Mechanical structuring or brushing. The bottom line is to remove the soft fibers of the wood and expose the structure of the tree. For work, a special milling cutter with several nozzles is used - a wire brush for structure, a soft one - for cleaning and emery skins for polishing.
The door laid on a horizontal surface is cleaned by a chemical or hot method, then the machine is used. You can achieve the effect manually, but it will take more time. First they work with a rough nozzle, then they clean the chips and, finally, they polish. During each stage, various compositions are applied to the canvas - stain, ink, shoe polish, so that the further transformation of the old wood goes on continuously. The final step will be varnishing.
- Chemical brushing. Suitable as a wood aging effect that does not require the purchase of a special machine. For work, caustic alkalis, acids, ammonia are used. The process takes place away from residential premises in well-ventilated places and with the use of personal protective equipment - gloves, goggles, a respirator. It consists of the following:
- - The canvas is cleaned and sanded.
- - wetted with a large amount of caustic components.
- - after softening the soft layers, processed with hard wire brushes and polishing.
Using the above methods, it is not difficult to artificially age a tree. In addition to the interior, wooden fragments of furniture - legs, armrests - are decorated in the same way.
Features of the wood aging process
Various methods of aging the door surface at home require compliance with the steps and nuances. For example:
- Cleaning cloths. Occurs with the use of a building hair dryer or solvents. A spatula is convenient to clean off peeling paint. It is important to remove all visible areas, otherwise they will not get the desired effect. In addition, chemical solutions must be suitable for future staining or varnishing - incompatibility will lead to the formation of bubbles and "husks".
- The chemical method of wood aging - brushing with caustic solutions, staining, occurs only with soft wood species. Pine, spruce, suitable - oak and larch are only subject to mechanical processing.
- The mechanical method is associated with the formation of chips and fine wood dust, so the canvas is periodically moistened with water and debris is swept from the surface with a soft brush. Not with hands - to avoid splinters.
- Painting - craquelure, do-it-yourself wood aging with varnish, the dry brush method - should go with thorough mixing of the compositions so that air bubbles do not form on the surface. They, bursting, form ugly pits, and the artificial origin of the canvas becomes clear.
By itself, natural wood is beautiful and new canvases are unlikely to need to be decorated with the methods described. Work should be carried out only with used interior doors in order to give them a second life and save on the purchase of a new set.
Learn how to age a tree with your own hands in a loft style at home with your own hands and you can use it anywhere in production: for a wooden kitchen, Provence furniture, tables, etc. It turns out a wonderful color that will decorate the decor of any home! The use of modern wood in the design is, perhaps, a win-win option.
This is an incredibly attractive, breathable, pleasant to the touch natural material. It favorably affects the formation of the microclimate in the home, has bactericidal properties, and is useful for human energy. In any room, wooden ceiling beams, individual decorative elements will look great.
This wonderful material lends itself perfectly to a variety of types of processing.: It can be left natural, dyed, aged, and more.
There is no specific, unambiguous answer to this question.
This procedure is carried out for various purposes, most often it is:
How to make a tree old: brushing
There are many different ways to process a tree to get the desired result. Brushing, or texturing, is one of the most widely used.
The word brush is of English origin and means a brush. From him came the name of the technique, which consists in using the mentioned object to remove soft pliable fibers of the material. Very similar processes occur as a result of natural aging, but in this case they take a fairly large amount of time. This method is considered the closest to the natural natural changes that occur with the material.
With it, the wood acquires a distinct woody texture.
What tree can be aged: breeds
It is quite possible to give the surface of a wooden material an aged look with the help of brushing on your own, at home. The problem is that not every type of wood is suitable for such processing.
Maple, cherry, beech, pear, certain varieties of exotic plants are not amenable to this method of aging.
It is not suitable for products and surfaces made of MDF. What to do if there is no suitable material available? We'll have to use a different method, chemical. The wood of coniferous trees is best processed mechanically.
Brushing is a rather laborious procedure. The main tool for its implementation is an elastic and durable metal brush. It will not work to quickly change the appearance of the tree with its help, so you can speed up the process.
To do this, you need a grinder or a drill with a special brush made of hard wire.
It should be noted that the use of electromechanical tools for woodworking can be very unsafe. The fact is that quite strong vibrations occur during the event, which can cause separation and sharp flying away not only of wooden chips, but also of metal elements.
Therefore, it is important not only to know how to age a tree, but also to be able to do it safely, without risking your own health. All activities are carried out in a special protective suit, eyes must be covered with camouflage goggles or a face shield. The airways are closed with a special respirator.
Chemical treatment during aging
Is it possible to age a tree by hand without the use of special devices and tools? Coarse-grained sandpaper is required, with which the surface is cleaned. Ammonia (ammonia solution) is applied to the prepared material, from which the tree becomes noticeably darker.
Thanks to this treatment, the wood texture becomes more distinct, while the noble darkening gives the material a touch of exquisite antiquity.
Such processing can be superficial, fairly light in nature.. In this case, a non-coarse polymer brush is used. If the tree is subjected to deep processing, then even the annual rings of wood become noticeable.
Chemical method The main thing is not to overdo it when performing this operation. Otherwise, the result of the effort expended will not be an elegant textured surface, but a loose, indefinite wood.
Regardless of the chosen processing method, after a rough initial cleaning, the wooden blank must be restored to its original aesthetics. Irregularities and burrs are carefully removed from the surface of the object, then it is removed with a special abrasive brush. Then the material is additionally lightened and glossed with fine sandpaper.
Aged wood effect: patina
Mechanical processing alone is not enough to obtain the desired effect of aged wood. What to do with the material next? You can cover the product with one of the types of varnish. The material looks very interesting after a special treatment - patination. It allows you to make the surface of the material even more embossed. Patina is a peculiar, unique gloss acquired by the material over time.
Applying patina: the process His own recreation requires considerable effort, and is carried out in several separate stages. What is the patination process?
This is the application of special stains and compositions to the treated surface. In each case, they are selected individually, in accordance with the desired shade and color of the product.
The compositions should be applied in such a way that they find themselves in the pores of the wood, which open during mechanical processing.
The essence of this method is to make the deep pores of the material appear contrasting and dark against the general background, which is lighter. To carry out this procedure yourself, you need to choose a paint that matches the color. She completely stains the prepared surface, and, without waiting for complete drying, remove part of the top layer with a cloth or sponge. Such wood looks noble and looks like an old one.
But patination is not the only way to get the same or similar result. It is absolutely wonderful to age products with the help of special enamels. This method will allow you to get a real work of art, outwardly not much different from genuine antiques.
A layer of enamel of a certain color is applied to the surface. When it dries, it will be the turn for the next staining. For secondary application, a composition of a different shade, and a more liquid consistency, will be required.
When the treated rock is completely dry, its surface is easily processed with sandpaper. In some places, the initial layer appears, forming elegant scuffs.
Toning and varnishing
The patination process must be completed with tinting. To carry it out, you will need special formulations that contain resins and natural ones. As a finish, a coating of treated wood with a double or triple layer of varnish is used. After drying, the surface is treated with a soft cloth to give a special shine.
Such varnishing fixes all previous manipulations, gives the product a finished, finished look.
And although the process is quite complicated and time-consuming, anyone can master the art of working with wood.
The main thing here is to carefully study the technology, understand the sequence of stages, and strictly follow the instructions.
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Aged wood: use in the interior
Wood treated in a special way can not be found in every dwelling. The fact is that it is not enough just to age the wood.
The ability to correctly use it for interior design is of great importance. But the use of the described method of brushing allows you to make completely unique products, in fact exclusive.
These can be individual pieces of furniture, or entire sets and sets.
Chests of drawers, candlesticks, bookshelves, antique sideboards, frames for mirrors and paintings, country furniture and kitchen sets look especially interesting. This method of processing wood is great for the manufacture of individual doors and partitions.
The method of brushing wood is great for giving special effect to flooring and parquet boards. Often, such material is used for the author's decoration of the walls of saunas or home baths, billiard rooms, retro cafes, bars and non-standard rooms.
How to make an aged tree at home and give it a vintage look with your own hands? This article is dedicated to just such tricks! Artificially aged things look very stylish and harmonious!
The 7 methods of aging wood with paint that we will look at here are interesting for their simplicity and excellent end result. They also do not require the purchase of any expensive special materials or tools.
We will analyze in detail the following 7 painting methods:
This is a versatile technique that helps to give wood or wooden furniture an antique look. It can be used on both raw wood and already painted wood and furniture. Suitable for painting in one or more layers.
For example, this is the result obtained when painting white with this method (for a detailed guide, read the article "") 
Let's take a detailed look at how to paint a tree using this method, making three layers (brown, white and yellow).
Necessary materials:
- paint (brown, white and yellow)
- brush, candle, rag.
Step-by-step instruction:
Step 1: First coat of paint
- Decide on the color of the paint that you will take as a basis. This will be the first, bottom coat of paint, which we will apply directly to the tree. In this case, we use dark brown.
- Paint the wood with slightly chaotic strokes, without painting the surface completely and evenly.
- Leave until completely dry.
Step 2: Use a candle
Take a candle and rub it on the surface of the wood in several randomly chosen places(at the same time, press quite hard on the candle so that a clear trace of wax or paraffin remains on the tree).
- Step 3: Second coat of paint Choose a color for the next layer and apply paint (here we use white). At this stage, the paint can be applied evenly over the entire surface, and not in strokes, as with the first layer. Leave until completely dry.
- Step 4: After that, take a rag and wipe the surface, and with some pressure. Where wax has been applied, the paint will peel off the surface. If two layers are enough for you, then you can stop there, and if not, we move on.
- Step 5: Third coat of paint Repeat steps 2 and 3, but the last one is using a different color paint (here it will be yellow). After the paint has dried, you can apply a protective varnish. The latter is not necessary due to the fact that we specifically gave an old look, so if the paint starts to lag a little over time, this will not be noticeable.
2. Aging with wet paper
This method of giving the wood an aged texture is similar to the previous one with candles, only now instead of wax there will be wet paper(if suddenly there was no candle at home, then everyone certainly has paper).
Necessary materials:
- dye,
- brush, paper,
- a bowl of water.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Step 1: Attach the wet paper. Here, no base paint was applied to show the natural color of the wood. Therefore, we immediately take a sheet of paper, tear it into uneven pieces of different shapes and sizes. After that, dip each piece in a bowl of water and place it on the wood you are going to paint.
- Step 2: Apply paint. Having laid out all the pieces of paper, immediately start painting in the chosen color, that is, you do not need to wait until the paper dries.
- Step 3: Paint removal Then carefully lift each piece of paper off the surface. You can do this while the paint is still slightly damp, or after it has completely dried.
You can make several layers, for example, as in the previous method. To do this, follow the step-by-step instructions described there, replacing the wax with wet paper.
3. Texture with a dry brush "Loft"
This technique is great for creating an old and scratched look. The key to success here is just using a very dry brush. For example, old brushes with hard bristles are perfect.
Necessary materials:
- brush with stiff bristles
- water based paint.
Instruction:
This is what the process looks like:
- Dip the brush in the paint of your chosen color and leave as little paint on it as possible.
- Apply paint with quick strokes in different directions. Be careful not to get carried away and cover the entire surface.
This technique is also suitable for loft metal effect painting, for example, to create these faux zinc letters.
You can also combine this method by using sandpaper to remove some of the paint after applying each layer.
4. Painting with scrapers in the style of Provence
The result will be about the same as when using sandpaper. The difference is that sandpaper not only removes some of the paint, but also smoothes the surface of the wood if there were bumps in that place (which is not suitable if you want to keep the structure of the wood, leaving it as natural as possible). The second difference is that sandpaper is used only after the paint has dried.
Necessary materials: brush, paint, scraper (or any unnecessary plastic card).
Instruction:
- First paint the tree.
- After, How does the paint dry a little?(not completely dry, just a few minutes when the coating has already formed, but still sticky to the touch), take a scraper or old plastic card and scrape off some of the paint in some places.
ADVICE: If you're painting furniture, scrape off the corners and edges of the paint, because that's where it's most likely to come off with use. Thus, the effect of antiquity will look more natural.
5. Rinse method
This method for creating the effect of old wood is suitable for elegant furniture in a rustic or Provence style. It is best used on raw wood.
Necessary materials:
- paint, brush,
- water, rag.
Instruction:
- Apply a layer of paint and let it dry for a few minutes (as in the previous method, so that it is still tacky and not completely dry).
- After that quickly rinse the wood with water by gently wiping the surface with a cloth. The goal is to wash off some of the paint on the surface. Leave to dry. That's all!
For example, a table painted in soft green, after applying this method, looks just fine.
6. Method of painting with wooden blocks
This is a simple method that allows you to age wood or furniture using a block of wood.
Necessary materials:
- paint, brush,
- wooden block.
Instruction: 
- Dip the end of a piece of wood into the paint and run it across the surface to be painted.
- Apply as many colors and layers as you like.
Here, for example, they made one layer of pale blue paint.
7. Paint pouring method
This is a one-step method, suitable for all types of wood with a lot of texture on the surface.
Necessary materials: paint, scraper (or plastic card).
Instruction: You just need to pour a little paint on the surface of the wood and smear it with a scraper. Wait for it to dry and you're done!
After we've covered all 7 methods for painting antique wood, here are a few basic tips that you can apply to all methods:
- If the surface you are going to paint is was treated with a sealant, wax or varnish would be better polish it up a bit so that the new paint lays better.
- Feel free to experiment: you can mix and match these methods to create your own design style.
- First practice on some piece of wood or on less visible areas of the furniture (for example, on the inside of a cabinet door to be painted) before working on more visible parts.
And remember that the main thing here is your desire! Good luck!
How to age a tree at home? This wood finishing technique is popular among gardeners, designers and self-taught craftsmen. With its help, you can make a unique interior and exterior design.
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How to age a tree: the main points
To add age to a tree with your own hands, you need to be able to work with natural materials and stock up on tools. Of the tools you need to have:
- metal brush;
- electric or manual planer;
- sandpaper;
- grinder.
In addition to the listed tools, you must also have dust protection equipment. It can be a respirator or goggles. Since there will be a lot of dust in the process of creating crafts, you should think about ventilation methods. It is advisable to carry out this work outdoors. If this is not possible, then the tree is recommended to be slightly moistened before abrasive processing. But before opening with varnish, it must be dried. Also, do not forget that it is absolutely impossible to sweep the dust formed from the surface with your hands in order to prevent the appearance of splinters. Hands also should not touch the surface in order to feel its relief. This can be done only after the complete removal of dust.
In the interior, this technology is used very often. It successfully combines with stone, metal and ceramics. Without it, Provence interior style is unthinkable. But then special painting of the boards is required.
Aged wood is used inside the house for steps, benches, as well as to create a designer lamp or chest of drawers. It can be used to make furniture, such as a table or chairs. It also makes unique boxes. There are many ways to use an old tree in the interior, the choice depends on the design style and aesthetic tastes of the owner.
An artificially aged tree should resemble as much as possible a natural one, which has been influenced by sunlight, wind, rain and other natural phenomena. Therefore, only hand tools and manual processing of the material should be used here, if possible. It is also important to choose the right varnishes and paints for the exterior coating. Today there is a huge range of those, so it is important to make the right choice depending on the desired result.
In order to achieve the effect of antiquity at home, it is first recommended to practice on a piece of wood. This will allow you to evaluate the result and avoid mistakes. For training, you need to take the type of wood from which the entire structure will be made in the future.
To make a beautiful and durable wooden structure with the effect of antiquity, it is important to choose the right type of wood. Coniferous trees are not suitable for this idea, as they contain resin, which interferes with the creation of the effect. It is also worth abandoning birch, cherry, maple, pear, juniper. It is better to pay attention to ash, larch, oak, wenge, merbau, dussia.
In order to properly make the effect of aging wood, you need to take old boards. They are the easiest to machine and absorb paints and varnishes well. It is desirable that they have knots. This will add even more beauty to the craft. If there are no such boards in the house, then you can ask your neighbors or acquaintances. Surely someone stocked these, but did not find a use for them. You can often get them for free. The young forest does not have many fibers, therefore it is difficult to process, it is better to leave it until the right time.
A master class on creating an aged tree can be easily found on the net. There are many videos and detailed descriptions of the process. So don't worry if you have no experience with natural materials at all. In just a few hours of studying the information, you can understand the essence of finishing and choose the easiest and most beautiful way for yourself.
There are many ways to create the effect of aging. Among them, there are the simplest ones, which take several hours, as well as more difficult ones, the production of which takes several days. Everyone chooses for himself, based on his stock of tools and the expected result. There are ready-made boards with the effect of antiquity on sale, but the process of creating them at home is much more exciting and pleasing.
How to age a tree with paint?
Painting is a mandatory part of all ways to create an aged tree. If paint is not used, then the outer layer is covered with a colorless or colored varnish. This is necessary to protect the outer layer and give a beautiful texture. Translucent glaze "Belinka" - the basis on which you can apply other layers of paint. It covers the surface after machining. Before coating with varnish or white paint, the surface must be treated with a soft brush to give relief. A colorless varnish is applied to a slightly dried paint. Thus, wood with a slight effect of antiquity is obtained. It comes out light in color and without gross damage.
If you like aged aggressive effect, then you can not do without multi-layer painting. Also here you should expose the boards to all kinds of damage: beat with iron rods, scrape, make holes with an awl. If you want to completely achieve naturalness, then you can make wormholes, but this option is suitable for the most daring and creative.
Wood, painted several times, acquires a deep color. Pinotex is often used for priming; it unevenly covers the surface. It also serves to create a thick color to the lowest layers of the board. After it dries, it is necessary to make minor damage to the surface and proceed to further processing.
Usage white paint is welcome in some cases. It will help create crafts in the spirit of Provence and give a beautiful shade. Since it can give a glossy sheen, it is recommended to dilute it with white spirit.
How to age a tree in Provence style?
To create an interior in Provence style, you can not do without old white boards. They have a very different purpose: they are used for shutters, for furniture or steps. After the main coating with a primer, the surface is covered with white paint. It does not have to be applied in an even layer. After drying, you need to walk with a brush to further achieve the effect of antiquity.
Loft involves the use of gray aged boards that resemble concrete as much as possible. They can be made gray using acrylic paints of the desired shade.
How to age a tree with your own hands in white?
If you need to paint the board gray, then you can do without paints. The chemical method of aging involves the use of alkaline agents or ammonia. When using this method, you need to take care of your safety: wear a mask and gloves. After treatment with alkali, the future product can be covered with a film to reduce the drying rate. When the craft dries, traces of alkali should be removed: for this, it must be rinsed with vinegar and brushed. The last stage is the coating with a colorless varnish.
How to age a tree using decoupage technique?
To make cracks on a product using decoupage technique, the surface is processed step by step with special paints. For the first layer, you need to take paint that will shine through small cracks. Next, you need to apply craquelure varnish on the dried first layer. It should be applied in a thick layer. After waiting for almost complete drying or speeding it up with a hairdryer, you need to apply the top layer with confident strokes. For small cracks, it is recommended to dilute acrylic paints. Craquelure on the craft can be considered ready after the paint has dried (30-40 minutes).
How to quickly age a tree?
The fastest way is the heat treatment of wood and subsequent varnishing. A blowtorch or burner will help you achieve the desired effect very quickly. The top layer of burnt must be removed to facilitate staining.
How to age a tree with a patina?
Aging wood with ammonia is a cheap way to get a patina effect. You can also use special paints with gold, bronze or silver particles to refine the wood. You can also achieve a patina with a stain. It is used for full or partial patching. The stain will protect the wood from moisture, fungus and mold. Of the minuses of its use, only one can be distinguished - the result is only a dark color.
aged wood effect
Imitation of sun-damaged and rain-damaged wood is popular for decorating country houses and modern apartments. You can’t do without such wood when creating certain styles in the interior. It is successfully used for the design of facades.
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