OK, so I'm going to do my next seat with some color added, but I want it to be an old, worn out look, kind of like an old wooden sign and I was wondering the best way to achieve that look. I know that I have to dilute the dye with water, but was wondering how much and if I should dye the piece the main color first and then use the diluted color over it or do the color first and then super sheen it and use some antique or what. Anyone done something like this and maybe have a picture or two and some advice? The colors will be red, white and blue and there will be a 50's pin-up girl also, so some kind of flesh tone I guess, not sure. Here is the clipart I'm using for part of the design that would have color:
Any suggestions would be great!!