How Do You Use Borax To Give Wood An Aged Appearance?
When you finish a woodworking project, your first thoughts–after congratulating yourself on how good it looks–probably have to do with protecting it from the elements and aging it so that it doesn’t look quite so brand spanking new and green. This might be easier than you think; you do not have to leave your beautiful creation out in the wind and the rain in order to age it appropriately. Instead, use a combination of common cleaning ingredients and wood treatment options to get a clean, aged look that will also protect your creation from the environment for years to come. Mix up your oxalic acid. This compound is also known as wood bleach. Dissolve 12 ounces of oxalic acid in a quart of hot water. You need to wear your gloves and safety glasses for this step. Brush the acid onto the wood with the nylon brush. This will clean the wood but also allow it to retain its original patterns and character, unlike tougher agents that will just eat away at the wood and remove all color. Monito
