Alternative For Antique Finish

[LuisPaulo]

Hi,

Here in Brazil we dont have access of some products. Talking about leather work, the things goes worse.....

Seeing the amazing carving jobs that use Antique finish, I wondering if there is some "alternative" methods to acheive this kind of results.

Sorry for my poor English and the silly question.

[CedarSlayer]

Hi,

Here in Brazil we dont have access of some products. Talking about leather work, the things goes worse.....

Seeing the amazing carving jobs that use Antique finish, I wondering if there is some "alternative" methods to acheive this kind of results.

Sorry for my poor English and the silly question.

I too am looking for such a thing, but a bit differently, I want a recipe. Ideally, a mix that would or brush on, and then rub off leaving behind a nice black or really dark brown in the cracks and depressions. The ideal mix would have a good working time where the coating could be rubbed off, but in a day or so would then soak in and set permanently and not rub of or stain things later.

My preference would be for this mix to be inexpensive, easy to make with readily available materials, archival grade, ecologically sound, food safe, and easy to use. And it needs to wear well and look great. Any ideas where to start?

Bob

[TomSwede]

Maybe there are ome oilbased antiques for woodworking available that you could test with??

Tom