Post #178807 by cheekytiki on Thu, Aug 11, 2005 1:49 AM

On 2005-08-04 07:52, freddiefreelance wrote:

On 2005-02-07 03:22, cheekytiki wrote:
Another couple of pieces finished

Jumping back to these guys... What did you do to the guy on the right to make him look so old? He looks age-blackened with dust collecting in the cuts.

Sorry, I didn't reply earlier.
Freddie its a family secret passed down through the ages!
Well, no it isn't really.
For a start on that one I used a dark oak stain
To get that old look, what I do is as soon as you apply the stain to the wood, start sanding it back as the stain soaks into the wood.
Especially going over high spots and corners, almost or do take it back to the bare wood which gives highlights and a worn look.
The dust from sanding the stain wet wood tends to collect in recesses which I leave to get the dusty look.
Whack your beautifully carved Tiki with a length of heavy chain to give it a few dents and bruises, Then a quick brush over with some Satin varnish and again rub it off in places whilst it's wet.
Hopefully your Tiki comes out looking aged and a bit knackered ( which can look good)