Top 24 Antiquing Projects

1. 1. 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

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

   

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

3. 3. 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, molding or baseboards...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

4. 4. 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

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

   

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

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

   

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

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

   

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

8. 8. 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

9. 9. 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

10. 10. 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

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

    

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

12. 12. Cabinets: Antiquing (00:02:17)

    

    Glazing adds an antique finish to even the most modern cabinets.

13. 13. 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 and character of...

    Time:

    --

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 14. 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

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

    

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