Aging Paper Technique
This is a really cool little aging paper technique, that takes about 25 minutes. You may remember my wine bottle? Well I used this on its label. I can’t remember how or when I learned this…but at any rate, I’ve been using it on my hymnal sheets and old book pages. I just adore it. You also can have a lot of control over how light or dark you like your paper by adjusting how wet you get it…or how long you bake it.
Pick your paper. I always crumble mine up when doing this aging technique….I just think it catches the tea a little better and make more interesting patterns.
Lay it on a cookie sheet.
Mix up some instant tea. Mix it really strong. and coat your paper really well.
I always take a few of the grains of tea and sprinkle them about to get some gritty dirty looking places.
Bake your paper at 200 degrees for 10-20 minutes depending on how dark you want it.
Voila!!!
What would you use this for?
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Thank you for sharing this. And how is your back doing?
You’re very welcome. There really isn’t any change…and they keep moving my appointments! Maybe I’ll find more out on Tuesday..that’s the new appt. Thanks for asking!
Tammy, I love this aged paper look!
I have a hymnal that I am going to try this technique with; aging the paper, mod pod it to canvas, and then paint a cross on top of it.
AWESOME!!! I’m so glad you like it!!! You’re gonna just love the way it turns out!
Hi, I use this same technique for aging paper and I love it! I have aged calendars for my Holiday calendars as well as paper doilies. Fun, fun, fun!
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Jann
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Thank you! this color will work much better with my decor. Now I’ll stop by the GW and pick up a couple of old books!
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YAY! Glad I could help!