How to age metal

Techniques and tips for artificially aging metal for rustic garden crafts; learn about patina, verdigris and how to make tin look aged

Hi friends! Thank you for tuning in for another project post! This time, I am showing you how to easily rust shiny metal hardware and give it a timeworn patin…

This holiday season, I focused on decorating for "winter" so that I didn't have to drag all out all of the bins filled with my traditional holiday decor. I came…

Old galvanized metal can be so beautiful and so full of character. There are many ways to quickly "age" shiny new galvanized metal, but a lot of them use scary harsh chemicals so they didn't appeal to me so much. Read on to see how I age galvanized metal containers quickly using just basic household ingredients! #AgeGalvanizedMetal #MetalBucket #Galvanized

Galvanized metal has become quite popular in the last little while but it can be quite expensive to buy great pieces. Here is a quick tutorial on how to paint…

Wondering how to age galvanized metal? This is THE easiest way with just one simple ingredient! Get that beautiful rusted look the EASY way!

Have you ever wondered how to age metal? We can get that look at home and the best part is you probably already have all the supplies on hand to do it!

Although there are ways to chemically age metal, the easiest way (in my opionion) to make metal objects have an aged look is to use paint. You also have more control over the look of the aging process and in the final outcome. You can look on Pinterest or other places on the internet to get an idea of what actual old buckets, etc. look like to mimick the look with paint. To age some olive-type buckets that I got from WalMart (thanks to Yvonne at Stone Gable blog letting us know about) I…

rusty and patina......anything!!! Instructions below. instructions: (these look long, but it is really easy.... just long to write) Needed: vinegar, white or apple cider salt, just regular old salt out of my shaker. For small items. I fill a quart yogurt container half full of vinegar, and sprinkle in some salt. (not measured, but guess 1 tsp.??) dump your keys, clips, hinges, watch parts, locks... any metal you want to 'age'. I leave them over night, just 'cause it is convenient. In…

Want to know how to age galvanized metal? This post will show you a step by step, quick & easy way to age shiny metal with vinegar!