Techniques for Antiquing Furniture

by Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl

Well, despite the fact that I am starting to feel my age, this post is actually about achieving that well worn, loved, aged and antique look on furniture and decor items.
I have been experimenting with several techniques to add age to “newer” pieces of furniture. Click link to see complete post.

techniques for antiquing furniture, crafts, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling

techniques for antiquing furniture, crafts, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, Throwing a chain at wood gives you those elliptical dents Dragging the sharp edges of a pry bar across wood will give it some deep grooves Finally a few random hammer marks here and there finish off the worn look

Throwing a chain at wood gives you those elliptical dents. Dragging the sharp edges of a pry bar across wood will give it some deep grooves. Finally a few random hammer marks here and there finish off the worn look.

techniques for antiquing furniture, crafts, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, I have a trick up my sleeve for creating those darker wood tones in seconds Simply paint some wood stain onto the blond wood spots Wipe off immediately If you desire darker wood re apply

I have a trick up my sleeve for creating those darker wood tones in seconds! Simply paint some wood stain onto the blond wood spots.Wipe off immediately. If you desire darker wood, re-apply.

techniques for antiquing furniture, crafts, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, Did the permanency of the tea stains scare you Have no fear one of the more forgiving ways to give your object an antique tone is to use a glaze

Did the permanency of the tea stains scare you? Have no fear, one of the more forgiving ways to give your object an antique tone is to use a glaze.

techniques for antiquing furniture, crafts, diy, painted furniture, repurposing upcycling, Another technique I like is adding stain spatters This is easy enough to do but if you aren t wearing protective clothing you might get some freckles added to your body

Another technique I like is adding stain spatters. This is easy enough to do, but if you aren’t wearing protective clothing you might get some freckles added to your body.

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Kelly S on Mar 02, 2014
The only thing to add is a toothbrush for spots. Dip the bristles and run you finger over the bristles. Be sure to wear gloves though. Great advice and beautiful furniture .

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Sherrie on Mar 02, 2014
Handy Girl is my favorite blogger! She is one reason why I even thought I could do it myself! I think I have followed her for 2 + years. She does everything from painting to doing. I love her blog! Plus her tips are the best! A humble follower!

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- Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl on Mar 02, 2014
  @Sherrie You are so sweet to leave this comment. You made my day. Thank you! ;-)
  
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