The technique works well for matching new wood to older pieces or giving a distressed, antique look to a craft project.
Things You Will Need
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Tear the steel wool pad into tiny pieces and place them into the glass jar.
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Fill the jar with vinegar. The steel wool should be completely covered with vinegar.
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Close the jar and set it aside for one full day. As it sits, the vinegar will partially dissolve the steel wool.
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Put the teabag into another glass jar and pour boiling water over the top. Allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes.
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Dip the paintbrush into the tea and paint the wood. Cover every surface with tea. Allow the tea to dry.
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Brush the vinegar steel solution onto the wood after the tea has dried. The two solutions will react, creating a gray color.
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Allow the wood to dry completely.
The Drip Cap
- Aged wood develops a silvery gray color over time.
- Tear the steel wool pad into tiny pieces and place them into the glass jar.
- Cover every surface with tea.
- Brush the vinegar steel solution onto the wood after the tea has dried.