Antiquing Leather

If you are looking for a way to change the appearance of your leather goods, try an antique finish. Creating a homemade antique finish will add a touch of style to your leather belongings. A do-it-yourself antique method requires just a few items and can be used to treat a variety of leather items, including tabletops, sofas, shoes and articles of clothing.

4 oz. spray bottle
Water
2 sponges
Antique finish paste
Cotton buffing cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Fill a 4 oz. spray bottle with water. Spray a light mist of water over the entire area of the leather item.
- 2
  Use a clean, dry sponge to remove a good amount of antique finish paste from the jar.
- 3
  Apply the antique finish paste to the leather. Rub the sponge in a circular motion over the surface of the leather item. Continue rubbing the antique paste into the leather until the entire desired area has been covered.
- 4
  Allow the paste to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
  Use another clean, damp sponge to remove any excess paste from the leather.
- 6
  Allow the leather to dry for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
  Buff the leather with a cotton buffing cloth. Rub the buffing cloth over the leather surface in a circular motion.

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