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Make It Easy:  Questions about "antiquing" paint finish  |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patti
Missouri
USA
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 Posted - Jul 01 2007 : 5:45:58 PM
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I have some small kitchen hand utensils with painted wood handles that I really like -- the paint is faded somewhat and worn in places. My sister gave me 2 more but the paint isn't faded or worn at all. I know I can lightly sand in places to get the worn look, but how do you get the paint to look faded, or softer?
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2007 : 6:08:37 PM
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You could put a bit of turpentine onto a cotton ball and rub it VERY lightly over select areas. A VERY FINE GRIT sandpaper will also cause the paint to look softer. A rough grit would be good for those areas you want to look worn down to the wood.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2007 : 6:32:02 PM
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What about soaking it in water for a while and then using you kitchen scrubbie to simulate years of wear and tear on the handles?
Alee
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
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Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 06:40:42 AM
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Thanks for the ideas, ladies. Later today, after the laundry & other chores are done, I'll try them out. That's my little treat for the day :)
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 07:39:06 AM
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| You could also put a coat of the "crackle medium" on first - the new paint with crackle just like it's old - then sand it a little. |
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2007 : 11:42:50 AM
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I too like the much loved look of old things, but if these are collectable pieces I wouldn't mess with the finish. Just me. Condition does affect value. *spoken in my antiques dealer voice* 
If they are new items you are distressing, a light sanding in areas where they would naturally get wear looks best. Next rub a bit of wood stain over the whole piece. Follow up with paste wax for a nice old fashion luster.
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