I am trying to make an antique/rustic sign for a gift.
Is there anyway to 'weather' a newer piece of wood? I'd like it to resemble an old piece of barnwood.
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Phillip, I use any type of wood. This example happens to be mahogany as I carved it. It cut some grooves with a chisel and hammered a screwdriver ind the side of the wood to split it in places. I took a awl and added worm holes. Some linseed oil and a healthy pounding with a charcoal pounce bag. Rub the dust in and you have and "old" sign.
Old Sign Posted by Dale Feicke (Member # 767) on :
Hi,Phillip. Another way to do it with, say, pine, is to use a grinder or sander to knock off the square ends and corners. You can even take the edge of a disc on the ends of a board to cut 'splits or notches' into the ends. Then take a propane torch and scorch it pretty good. You've got to burn it down into the grain. Then take a wire brush and brush it hard, to remove as much of the ash as you want,to get a good old look to it. You can also take a piece of chain or a hammer and bang it up a bit for effect. Varnish if you want, or oil it. Have fun.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
I've done it similar to the way Dale has explained and in the mid 60's a friend and I built a jazz club in Studio City called Don Randy's Baked Potato which still stands today using those techniques both on the exterior and interior.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Big Top John will probably remember the name of a chemical change we used to make working on movie sets. It was a course powdered fertilized that we'd mix with water and applied with a Hudson sprayer and it aged wood in minutes.
Posted by Gary Patrick (Member # 1424) on :
I believe that muratic acid will age wood quickly also. Disclaimer to handle with care using rubber gloves,goggles and all other protective gear.
Posted by Phillip Newell (Member # 4618) on :
I also read somewhere that white vinegar will give it the grayed/aged look. Time to do some experimenting!
