How to Make Things Look Aged -
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A popular artistic trend features old, aged or antiqued looks. There are so many ways to alter the look of a material or design to give it the patina of yesteryear. First host Julie Fei Fan Balzer demonstrates a technique for giving stenciling an aged look. Then Mary Hettmansperger has a tutorial on how to rust, distress, or age just about any material from metal to fabric. Finally, Candie Cooper embosses and distresses leather to make a key fob.

Episode Duration: 28 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 606

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About Make It Artsy:

MAKE IT ARTSY is a brand new show dedicated to the crafter, maker and artist! This new series celebrates that maker spirit and enthusiasm that is sweeping the country.

It's more than crafting, more than art or scrapbooking; this is an all-encompassing show for any one that loves to make "things".

From mixed media to metalsmithing, using tools from saws to sewing machines, and materials from paper to wood; today's most creative "makers" join host Julie Fei Fan Balzer and unleash a new look for crafting with a touch of industrial style.

Not just a crafter, not just an artist - become a maker! with MAKE IT ARTSY!