Antique Paper

This is how to "age" paper. There was a lot online where they used tea, coffee, ovens, and a lot of other things. But for me, I didn't really want to use the oven in the summer. Especially in where I live where it gets crazy hot in the summer. My mom really hates it when I use the oven in the summer as well as my siblings. So I had to think of a way to "age" my paper without my oven. I found a way and I haven't seen it anywhere else online, but I'm sure this isn't the first time a person used this method.

Materials:

• Paper
• Disposable cup
• 1 tbsp ground coffee
• 1/4 cup water
• Old paintbrush
• Hair dryer 
• Cookie tray

Directions:

• Place your paper on your tray. Get a disposable cup and add in your water and coffee. Mix well.

• Paint your paper with your coffee mixture. Then dab the excess coffee with a folded piece of toilet paper.

 (First attempt: Just painted without any thought and didn't dab with toilet paper.)

(Second attempt: Used a little at a time and went straight across and dabbed with toilet paper.)

• Dry your paper with your hair dryer on high.

(First attempt: Liquid kinda just flew everywhere. In conclusion, there where trace marks.)

(Second attempt: No streak marks and smooth.)

• Optional: You can add a second coat if the first time wasn't enough.

(Second attempt: It was too light so I redid it. First attempt was already dark enough.)

-Ellenia