Weathering and Distressing

Thursday $135  
  Keith Lo Bue 9:00 am to 4:30 pm    

Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process

 
 

Got a brand-new piece of metal that you'd love to make look old and worn? How about some wood? Or glass? Using a few tools, some simple solutions and a sprinkling of know-how, we'll get that distressed look that will turn your new material into an artifact quicker than you can say Antiques Roadshow!

Tools/Supply List:

  • 2 small wooden hinged-lid boxes from Michael's, you know the kind, for decoupage, etc. You can choose the type with a screened top or solid, either one (or both!). They only cost a dollar each, so bring a few extras if you want to. These will be our practice surfaces to get the techniques down.
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Safety gloves (lightweight ones will be best, for dexterity)
  • Scraps/objects to work with: Wood, metal, glass...either found objects or raw material... Bring plenty of bits and pieces to add to our projects.
  • Rawhide hammer - <Here> Choose a 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" face.
  • A basic Chisel, for scratching surfaces
  • Rebar tie wire' (found for under $10 in hardware stores in the construction materials section, near the cinder block and chain-link fencing. IMPORTANT: make sure it is steel or iron wire, NOT galvanized!...it should be dark grey-black - see here for a picture of exactly what you're looking for) If met with blank stares, tell them it's for tying rebar-rod together. NOTE: You won't need to haul in the whole roll, as it's quite heavy - spool off a few yards and bring it with you and you'll have plenty!
  • Acrylic paints: Basic set of five or more colors (make sure there's black!)
  • Plastic Film Canisters or disposable cups to hold paint mixtures
  • Acrylic gloss varnish
  • Small awl or scribe (basically, any sharp pointy rod of metal)
  • Brush: a few different sizes if you have them
  • Sandpaper - Very rough grit paper, such as #40 or 60, as well as a few sheets of medium or fine wet-dry paper available in any hardware store
  • Files: Just one will do, any medium-size flat file
  • Dirt: Take some simple dirt from outside, dry it out thoroughly on a paper-towel, and bring it in a little container
  • Patina solution: Here's an inexpensive one...scroll down to the 'Antique Patina': The smallest size is fine. (NOTE: Airlines are not allowing corrosive fluids onboard planes...if you are driving, please bring what you can so us flyers can make do...not much will be needed)
  • DAP brand KWIK-SEAL Kitchen & Bath caulk- CLEAR: Available at Home Depot and other hardware stores...here's what it looks like.
  • Tin of beeswax furniture polish
  • Rags/paper towels

    Optional Tools:

  • Dremel or other brand of high-speed rotary tool (with sanding bits and diamond bits if you have them)

    Questions? Email Keith at keith@LoBue-art.com
    Website: http://www.LoBue-art.com