Aged look on iron objects
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Judy on Jul 02, 2013Here's a link from a paint company that has some ideas for faux painting a patina... http://www.valsparpaint.com/en/how-to/interior/decorative-paints/metals-and-patinas.html I have just used a wash of dark paint if I want to get rid of the "new" look, then spray with a sealer.Helpful Reply
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Rosalie M on Jul 03, 2013I've seen people sand areas with sand paper. Create rust in small areas where you have sanded. Use a thinned coat of dark wood stain over the entire item and it will definitely look as if it had aged that way.Helpful Reply
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Cynthia on Jul 04, 2013I usually paint the base with a dark color metal primer. Spray some metal finish on top and sand to rough it up. Go over it with a stain or wash to make it look darker in some areas.Helpful Reply
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