How to Get a Rusted Faux Finish

Rust does not always have to be a nuisance. In fact, rust finishes give decorative items a country flair and add bright, warm tones to your décor. Of course, rust finishing does require you to set your metal décor out in the rain until it begins to deteriorate. Any type of non-metal decor, including wood, can be given a rust finish using the proper tools. Create a rust finish on decorative items or even walls from paints and other crafting materials.

Burnt sienna paint
Paintbrushes and rollers
Cheesecloth
Pewter metallic glaze
Sea sponge
Dark brown glaze

Instructions

- 1
  Apply burnt sienna paint to the entire surface as a base coat. Use a paintbrush for corners and edging and a paint roller for large areas like walls. Let the base coat dry overnight.
- 2
  Crinkle up a cheesecloth and lightly dip it in the pewter metallic glaze. The cheesecloth should only have a light coating of glaze on it.
- 3
  Blot at the surface lightly and randomly, working in a diagonal direction to cover the entire base coat with a textured pattern. Let the glaze dry.
- 4
  Dampen a natural sea sponge with water. Dab the sea sponge into the dark brown glaze until the sponge is evenly coated.
- 5
  Use a light, brisk dabbing motion to apply the dark brown glaze around the pewter areas. Lightly layer the dark brown glaze to make the finish look more aged. Let the finish dry overnight.

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