Not all of the boards were perfect for the project. In pulling apart pallets some cracked while others looked too new. These were both easy fixes using the below tips.
Problem 1: Mismatched boards, faux-antiquing technique
There are a lot of different ways to "antique" materials. The method I used during this project was simple and available with materials already in our home.
Materials:
Shoe polish (black)
Old rag
Sand paper
Gently dab the rag in the polish and rub over material. Sand lightly to finish the look and prevent polish from rubbing off on other materials.
WARNING: Use the less-is-more approach with the shoe polish! You can always add more, but its difficult to take away the polish. You can also use sand paper to fade spots you over-indulged in polish.
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Problem 2: Cracked Boards
Materials:
Wood glue
Zip ties
We live in an apartment so our tools are limited. So while I'm certain clamps would usually be used I was able to correct cracks with a ribbon of wood glue and secure around the board with a zip tie. I left the zip ties on for 24 hours before snipping off.
WARNING: Wood glue is NOT Elmer's school glue and does not dry clear. Use a damp rag to immediately wipe up any glue that leaks onto the visual side of your project.
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