Kathy Carroll of the Chicago Institute of Fine Finishes and Faux by Kathy demonstrates how to give a decorative distressed look to antique furniture pieces. Distressing is a great way to revive outdated or worn pieces, as well as achieve character and age newer pieces. Antiquing furniture techniques are easy to do and can be done by everyone from veteran decorative artisans to the beginning crafter.
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Bend Plywood Strips with Glue and Clamps for a Curved Look
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Build a pool table
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Mix wood stains to create custom colors
Quick Tip:
Fix a Stripped Screw Hole in Five Minutes with Toothpicks
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Apply a deep red mahogany finish to furniture
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Treat your furniture for bed bugs
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Make your own resin tabletop
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Store your lawn equipment on your garage walls
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Build a storage box for your deck
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Make a cube puzzle out of wooden blocks
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Build a table with removable legs
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Cover plywood edges
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Laminate a wood panel
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Put a finish on wood to pop the grain
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Use the space above a garage door with a storage rack
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Make a rustic box out of a log of applewood
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Install a butt hinge mortise
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The Slatted, Morphing 'Wave' Cabinet Opens Up Like a Paper Fan
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Make a cigar box clock
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Make a wooden toothpick holder with a clown that pops out
How To:
Bend Plywood Strips with Glue and Clamps for a Curved Look
How To:
Build a pool table
How To:
Mix wood stains to create custom colors
Quick Tip:
Fix a Stripped Screw Hole in Five Minutes with Toothpicks
How To:
Apply a deep red mahogany finish to furniture
How To:
Treat your furniture for bed bugs
How To:
Make your own resin tabletop
How To:
Store your lawn equipment on your garage walls
How To:
Build a storage box for your deck
How To:
Make a cube puzzle out of wooden blocks
How To:
Build a table with removable legs
How To:
Cover plywood edges
How To:
Laminate a wood panel
How To:
Put a finish on wood to pop the grain
How To:
Use the space above a garage door with a storage rack
How To:
Make a rustic box out of a log of applewood
How To:
Install a butt hinge mortise
News:
The Slatted, Morphing 'Wave' Cabinet Opens Up Like a Paper Fan
How To:
Make a cigar box clock
How To:
Make a wooden toothpick holder with a clown that pops out
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