Top 17 Antiquing Projects

1. 1. 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

2. 2. 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

3. 3. 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

4. 4. How to Create Distressed Molding

   

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   Give a room an aged appearance by using a distressing technique on crown molding.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

5. 5. How to Distress Unfinished Furniture

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

6. 6. Cabinets: Antiquing (02:17)

   

   Add new life to old cabinets: using a glazing compound to antique your cabinets, how to apply the compound and wipe it a...

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

   

   If you like the look of an antique finish, try this easy technique for painting a crackle finish on new furniture. Host ...

8. 8. 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

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. 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

11. 11. 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

12. 12. How To Give Furniture An Antique Look

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

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

13. 13. 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

14. 14. How to Create Aged Furniture for a Country Antique Look

    

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

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

15. 15. How to Antique Crown Molding

    

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

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy