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Create an Aged Valance Using a Crackle Technique

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

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Top 24 Antiquing Projects

  1. 1. How to Make a Weathered Wood Bench

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

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

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

  4. 4. Distress Wood for Antique Look (00:01:00)

    Jason's tips for distressing wood give a new table an antique look.

  5. 5. Antiquing Mirrors (00:01:00)

    Add character and charm to mirrors with these simple antiquing steps.

  6. 6. Antiqued Crafting (20:00)

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

  7. 7. How to Paint Wood Furniture With an Aged Look

    See how to strip paint off an old chair, then repaint it with an aged-patina look.

    Time:
    --
    Cost:
    --
    Difficulty:
    --
  8. 8. How to Distress a Door (00:60)

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

  9. 9. How to Antique Crown Molding

    Antiquing is a great way to dress up any plain piece of wood. Learn these tips on how to antique your furniture, molding or baseboards...

    Time:
    Under Half Day
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  10. 10. How To Give Furniture An Antique Look

    Some people enjoy the challenge of taking an inexpensive piece of unfinished furniture and giving it some of the charm and character of...

    Time:
    --
    Cost:
    $50 - $100
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate
  11. 11. How to Create Aged Furniture for a Country Antique Look

    Learn how to "create" country antiques from new, unfinished furniture.

    Time:
    Day
    Cost:
    $1 - $50
    Difficulty:
    Easy to Moderate
  12. 12. How To Antique a Cabinet

    Follow these steps to make a cabinet look old again.

    Time:
    Weekend
    Cost:
    $50 - $100
    Difficulty:
    Moderate
  13. 13. Painted Planters and Pots

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

    Time:
    --
    Cost:
    $100 - $250
    Difficulty:
    Easy
  14. 14. Antique Crackle Finish (02:49)

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

  15. 15. Antiquing New Furniture (00:01:00)

    Give store-bought furniture loads of character with these easy steps.

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