Top 21 Antiquing Projects

1. 1. How To Create a Country Antique Look

   

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   This "aged" paint finish is designed to mimic the look of an authentic country antique.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

2. 2. How to Give Decorative Accessories an Antique Look

   

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   Give picture frames an antique look with just a few strokes of paint.

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. Antiqued Crafting (20:00)

   

   Cathie and Steve share tips to give an antique look to just about anything.

4. 4. Painted Planters and Pots

   

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   Create an aged appearance for pots and planters using a rust activator and iron paint.

   Time:

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   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How to Antique Tin for Cabinet Doors

   

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   In additon to antique paintin techniques, learn how to dress up cabinets by creating antique tin doors.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

6. 6. How to Distress a Door (00:00:60)

   

   Jason Cameron shares quick tips on how to distress a door.

7. 7. How to Give Furniture an Aged Look Using Shoe Polish

   

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   Create an aged look for wood furniture using ordinary shoe polish. The shoe polish provides a seal against moisture and reveals a beaut...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

8. 8. How to Distress Unfinished Furniture

   DIY Network experts give tips for how to give unfinished furniture a distressed, antique look.

9. 9. Create an Aged Valance Using a Crackle Technique

   

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   DIY Experts explain how to create an aged valance using a crackle technique.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 10. How To Give Furniture A Crackle Finish

    

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    Specialized crackle mediums, in combination with acrylic paint, can create a striking finish.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How to Make a Weathered Wood Bench

    

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    Use paint and oil-based polyurethane to give an ordinary wooden bench the look of aged beach wood.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

12. 12. How To Antique a Cabinet

    

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    Follow these steps to make a cabinet look old again.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

13. 13. Easy Antique Painting Techniques

    

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    Create a classy antique cabinet by applying this easy antique painting technique.

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. Antique Crackle Finish (02:49)

    

    Add a distinctive crackle finish to new furniture with this easy technique.

15. 15. How to Distress a Door (00:60)

    

    Jason Cameron shares quick tips on how to distress a door.