[TheForge] Aging wood

[Washington, Aubrey O.]

I like to consider how the piece I am "aging" would age naturally in use.  So, areas that would be worn smooth by use (handles, chair seats, knobs, etc.) I sand/buff as smooth as possible.  Areas that are subject to dings and dents (table tops, chair legs, etc.) I might treat lightly with a chain, etc.  Areas that are subject to accumulation of dirt I might stain darker.  Selective charring, ink stains, beer mug rings, etc. can be added sparingly.  I think the biggest mistake people make in artificial aging is failing to think about how similar object age naturally in use.   Some parts of a tool handle may get dark and smooth with use while other areas of the same handle might get dented or charred.  (Look at all the hammer handles in your shop.) It can definitely be over-done.

Aubrey

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From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Smith [jerry_smith at anvilsandinkstudios.com]
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 5:29 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Aging wood

To rough wood up, make a shaker table and put the wood
in it with ball bearings or with aquarium gravel, you
can be creative with the medium.

Jerry


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