How Do You Age Paper For School Projects?
Treasure maps and medieval parchments always get brownie points in the classroom and can add a sparkle to an otherwise boring school assignment. Aging paper using a few basic household items is a creative way to get your kids excited about learning. Aged paper works well in numerous projects but definitely turns heads in history class. So turn on the oven, grab some copy paper, and let’s make parchment. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place 1 or 2 sheets of copy paper on an un-greased cookie sheet and soak with vinegar. If you can’t stand the smell, cold tea is an option here but the final effect will be a little different. Sprinkle used coffee or tea grinds onto the wet paper. At this point, you can smudge the coffee in for darker stains or sprinkle and remove quickly for a subtler effect. Remove excess coffee and vinegar from paper carefully. Gentle dabbing with a paper towel will remove excess liquid and prevent tearing the paper. Place the cookie sheet into the preheated oven. Check t
