How to Age Paper with Distress Spray Stain

A tutorial on how to age paper with Tim Holtz Distress Spray Stain and some tips and tricks on different techniques you can try.
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[@dianeduncan5814]

Great idea, instead of mopping excess with papertowel, I would put another piece of paper on top to soak up the excess, saves wasting the ink...thanks for the tutorial xo

[@sclogse1]

I became fascinated when you added the green and verdigris colors. Long story short, I'm aging a resin model of the Disney film 20,000 leagues nautilus. First a dark bronze, then staining it. Spraying it on like this could be a bold move.

[@angellandry4257]

I’m so glad I found this video. Thanks for sharing😍

[@sarojm893]

Thank you for sharing this. Found it very helpful and exactly what I needed.

[@CompassInk]

So glad to hear it helped you!

[@DebsDitties]

Really helpful tips!! Thanks for sharing 🌺 Blessings~~~

[@MrsKathrynMarie]

Great tutorial!

[@CompassInk]

Thank you!

[@phil7556]

Rather than using so much of the distress inks in this manner, can I get the same effect by spraying the paper directly itself?

[@noLi1116]

Yes, I agree with other, maybe spray inks once , then use another too eve of paper to “wipe” excess, and use water on second time around so your not wasting ink
TFS

[@AaronW-ww4ds]

I hate the coffee and tea techniques as if you do it before printing it doesn't go through the printer as it jams and if you print after you have the ink literally bleed and for the project I'm doing I certainly need the age look

[@bournonville13]

I would spray direktly on the paper and put another paper on top..