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How to Age and Distress Wood

How to Age and Distress Wood

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A few quick video primers on how to weather, age, and beat up wood for an antique look.

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This Millennium Falcon Toy Is Straight Out of Star Wars After a New Paint Job

This Millennium Falcon Toy Is Straight Out of Star Wars After a New Paint Job

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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The Millennium Falcon toy looked a bit too clean when it came out of the box, so Tristan Elliot painted and weathered it to its Jakku glory.

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