Weathering and Distressing Techniques
Got a brand-new piece of metal that you'd love to make look old and worn? How about some wood? Or glass? Using a few tools, some simple solutions and a sprinkling of know-how, we'll get that distressed look that will turn your new material into an artifact quicker than you can say Antiques Roadshow!

2008 UPDATE: I have been working overtime trying to correct outdated links and fix a few bits and pieces on this supply list. so please be sure to check back by mid-February for the updated list. Thanks for your patience! -KL

REQUIRED TOOLS:

* Safety glasses/goggles

* Safety gloves (lightweight ones will be best, for dexterity)

* Scraps/objects to work with: Wood, metal, glass...either found objects or raw material...

* Rawhide hammer - <http://wire-sculpture.com/item.php?item=G3
4&curFile=wholesalecloseouts&PHPSESSID=783ecd1da13543eb278a9d924ce2eed5>

* Flat-head screwdriver or Chisel, for scratching surfaces

* Acrylic paints: Basic set of five or more colors (make sure there's black!)

* Plastic Film Canisters to hold paint mixtures

* Acrylic gloss varnish

* Brush: a few different sizes if you have them

* Sandpaper - Very rough grit paper, such as #40 or 60, as well as a few sheets of medium or fine wet-dry paper available in any hardware store

* Files: Just one will do, any medium-size flat file

* Dirt: Take some simple dirt from outside, dry it out thoroughly on a paper-towel, and bring it in a little container

* Patina solution: Here's an inexpensive one...scroll down to the 'Antique Patina': <http://www.reactivemetals.com/Pages/rmspat.htm> The smallest size is fine. (NOTE: Airlines are not allowing corrosive fluids onboard planes...if you are driving, please bring what you can so us flyers can make do...not much will be needed)

* DAP brand KWIK-SEAL Kitchen & Bath caulk- CLEAR: Available at Home Depot and other hardware stores...here's what it looks like: <http://www.dap.com/retail/retail_detail.cfm?catid=1&subcatid=2&prodhdrid=7>

* Rags/paper towels

 

Please email me with any questions you might have that this page didn't address.

See you there! Keith