How to Create "Aged" Farmhouse Tea Towels Using Coffee
I recently purchased a set of farmhouse style tea towels from Amazon; and though I loved them, they were just too white and bright for my liking. I love a worn, vintage feel; and figured I could create that look using coffee.
When I tried, it worked!! They really do look aged now! I'm going to show you how easy it is to create an aged look using your leftover coffee and grounds!
COST OF PROJECT IS BASED ON COST OF TOWELS I USED
You will just need a pot of coffee, and the grounds you used, to make it! Make sure to have a bowl ready to mix your towels.
I just used the grounds I made my morning coffee with! It was that easy!
I poured the pot of coffee into a bowl and mixed my grounds in as well.
I placed a towel into the bowl. I did not wash the towel before; but did saturate it in warm water first.
I then mixed the coffee and grounds into the towel
I fully submerged the towel into the coffee for about 1-2 hrs. You can always leave longer as well.
After removing the towel from the coffee, I rinsed well with warm water. I did not wash the towel in the washing machine, as I don't plan to use it for anything but display.
I cannot guarantee the color with stay if washed in machine. Just rinse thoroughly, throw in the dryer, and iron.
That's it!
This is a comparison of the coffee stained towels vs the white original ones.
I love the aged look the coffee gave them!
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Definitely gonna try this one! How much easier can it get for such a great outcome?!!
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Yea will work too
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Yes I know this works I do it all the time
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