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 Craigly member since: 6/27/2006 |
Distressing Props Does anybody know how to distress a book, making it look older than it is? I'm mostly concerned about the cover. I have a book that was originally printed in the mid 1800's. My copy isn't original, it's a reprint that was printed in 2004, I think. It looks identical to what it would have looked like the same day it was printed. I want it to look like an original would today, not 150+ years ago. Anybody know how to do this?
7/12/2008 2:21:24 PM |
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Mark Feldstein member since: 3/17/2005 |
Try reading it and then sharing it with your friends and family. ;>) Take it light. M. 7/13/2008 10:56:09 PM |
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Carlton Ward Contact Carlton Carlton's Gallery carltonwardphoto.com member since: 12/13/2005 |
Funny Mark (and I agree to get the most authentic look) but I think Craig is looking for an old look - now... Craig, you may try light sandpaper, steel wool or brillo pad on the back side and see if this gets the look you want. Maybe even mix a little water or oil and rub to see if it gets the effect. I am guessing here but try experimenting on the back and get it looking right before touching the front & binding side. Good luck - Carlton 7/14/2008 1:24:08 AM |
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