How do you make a peice of paper look old?

Answer 1

We used to to this in school a hundred years ago. I think we would soak the edges of

the paper in milk (Why milk? Beats me) and then gently scorch the edges with a lighter.

The result would resemble aged parchment.

Also, paper fades pretty quickly. You could leave it in the sun until it fades to your desired

degree.

Answer 2

By dipping the paper in Coffe or Tea and letting it dry. The outcome will be that you now have a 1762 type-looking paper

By dipping the paper in Coffe or Tea and letting it dry. The outcome will be that you now have a 1762 type-looking paper

By putting it in dirty water and let it dry

Another way that works: I put just a teaspoon of cocoa powder into a cup and a half water, let paper soak for about a minute. Wait for it to dry. If you are impatient, (like me) you can microwave it, but keep an eye on it, mine caught on fire!

Answer 3

Tear the edge of the pages and use antique colors like bronze, brown or gold stamp pads to smear along the torn edges to give it a worn look. You can also get a fingernail file or sand paper and rub it on some colored paper to make it look worn and faded.

Answer 4

You can either set it out in the sun for a few days or just stick it in an oven on low heat for about 5 minutes.

You can also soak it in a very weak tea for a few minutes. Experiment to find out how long to get the color you want.

Answer 5

ok, put paper in sink

fill sink up with warm or hot water

take an orange and yellow marker

dip markers in water for ten seconds

then leave paper there for a few minute

take paper out

let it air dry, paper should be yellowish

the lastly crinkle it up.

Answer 6

One way is to burn the edges with a lighter. I heard this once, but I'm not sure if it works or not: put it in vinegar to make it look yellow. Again, I'm not sure if that last one works, but if you have an extra paper, try it.

Answer 7

you can try burning the edges, but a better way is to use a teabag.

Answer 8

Soaking in a bit of tea will help give it an aged look. A touch of sandpaper to the edges will give it some roughness and the look of age.