Hairspray Hack! Make New Wood Look Old

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@sunshinelifeco]

Would this work on glass jars do you think? Have you tried this technique with chalk paint?

[@revolvercargado]

Hi... I wonder if can I use this technique to paint the frame of a chair???? What colors would you use as a base???? Thanks!!!

[@guardingheroes]

Hairspray is flammable. So wouldn’t that be a fire hazard and also against a city code violation? It becomes flammable?

[@colag1966]

OMG DONT DO WHAT SHE DID SHE RUINED IT!¡

[@scotttyger4856]

Wow. I'm soooo glad I found you. 63 yo dude, just retired in July, and am doing pallet wood/stencils/signs/whatever crafts. Your tutorials are awesome for me, so thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That is awesome!

[@beverleyabrown488]

Well done!❤

[@erindonald4795]

I used that much aqua net in the 80's every morning before school 😂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

We all used a lot of that lol

[@judytoomey8367]

@@OurUpcycledLife In the house I grew up in, the bathroom door opposite the mirror was shellacked with a quarter-inch of Aqua Net hairspray!

[@judybogle7426]

6:20 EST. Very interesting project. I love when all the colors show through. ♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@KC-gy1gh]

Love this!!! I see old delapatated barns or frame houses & say I love that old wood! Wish I had it. Now I can!!! Thank you so much for sharing this simple yet beautiful technique!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes!!! Takes a bit of practise but certainly can❤️

[@faithcomesbyhearing724]

I crackled a picture frame along time ago using the crackle liquid. It turned out nice. I'm amazed you can age wood so fast using this process. The sign turned out awesome. Have a blessed day.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Have a great weekend

[@UnicornDustDesigns]

I literally made the weirdest sound when I saw that crackle!! How do you come up with these techniques girl!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Haha!! Sammie my brain works in wild ways….🤪❤️

[@KathyB-m5d]

This is a fabulous "breakthrough" for distressing wood furniture without having to spend a lot on the crackle medium and this works just as well. Thank you for an awesome tip and I can't wait to try it! .

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NormGagnon]

Wow, accidentally came upon your video (videos) and as a special effects guy in the movie industry, you have given me fantastic ideas for future projects!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad to help out! Yes I have lots of painting techniques that will be helpful

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

who knew hairspray could do that??? cooooool!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@beejisback8162]

Omg this is going to be the perfect background for our marriage license! Wow! 21 years ago when we got married, I made copies of our marriage license and took one of them and aged it. And it came out just beautiful but I never did anything with it. Lol And in my husband’s top drawer it sits. And you just gave me the best idea for it! Thank You! I’ve literally been waiting 21 years for this!!! Lol

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad to inspire that will be a beautiful background thanks for watching

[@modfarmgirl5671]

Wow! Turned out amazing! A lot less messy than the glue crackle method. Think I want to try this on a small piece of furniture. Thank you for a great tutorial.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@laurahodge4391]

How cute would that be!! Please post a pic when you're done!

[@zyxvwu]

This is great for the aged look!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it is

[@beverlywalker8215]

Fantastic results and less messy than using glue for crackling! Thanks for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Beverly

[@shayneparent8646]

Every time she says chippie in all her videos it makes me smile 😊

[@shayneparent8646]

Chippieness 😂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m not even sure if chippiess is a word but I also love obviously saying it because I repeated a lot in all of my videos LOL thanks for watching

[@pastda3]

You always amaze me with your techniques and finished projects. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Rebecca

[@profkanine]

I agree

[@Angel-rv1mt]

That looks fantastic!!! I can’t wait to show this to my husband. He cut out something from scrap shelving he wants to age. I love your signs.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That is awesome!

[@elenalatici9568]

What a great, daring imagination you have! If you had used the various paints, crackle solutions, misting bottle and special brush, I bet making that new piece of wood look old would have cost $50 minimum. Thank so much for this money saving technique. ❤️👏😘

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Elena

[@Oliveyewalways]

This worked incredibly well!! Thanks for this super easy technique that makes my projects look like old barn finds 😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, it sure does one of my favourite techniques to use one ageing would

[@lisaryherd4593]

I have got to agree with the others, I’ve yet to get this type of crackle to work. Tried several times!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It can be tricky, but with practice you can get it to crackle really well

[@lindacooksey1466]

I definitely will try this. The crackle look is so cool. And this method looks very easy. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun!

[@lorihosford4233]

I absolutely love this technique. Thank you so much for demonstrating it. I can't wait to give this a try!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@RetroMods]

This is the best aging process I've found on youtube

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Excellent

[@jodistaton392]

Well, all I can say is WOW, I really like that technique. I have just about watched all of your videos, and to me, this one is the best technique. It may take a lot of steps and time, but the end result in my eyes just really looked like a weathered piece of wood!!! Thank you, for the time spent in creating it!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So worth it!! Thanks for watching Jodi

[@moharrop4474]

I love it! Hairspray is genuis! Back in the day I used a store bought product, I believe it was "Crackle". And also found white glue mixed with water worked well.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@tootsie2]

Love this technique. I have used wood glue for the crackle look but last several years they've reformulated it so it doesn't crackle well now. I will definitely try this

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great! Thanks for watching Barbara

[@caroltaylor4282]

Thank you for teaching us (me) such wonderful techniques!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@barbarajeanbraceletlady3090]

You give a new meaning to recycling. Thank you, for introducing us to new methods.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@robinhorga2780]

You're the smartest.... It is amazing what you do with paint

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Now if I could just figure out how to cook!!! lol...

[@kayeyeager8006]

This is by far my favourite multilayer technique you have shared with us all.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So easy also ! Thanks for watching Kaye

[@gigigugu9619]

That's an amazing technique!! I've never saw this before!! I'll try it in a ceramic bunny also!! Thank you!! ❤❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Lots of fun 🤩 can be a bit tricky so practise before doing final project

[@southerrncharmbytb]

i am seeing so many try this and it's working. I watched this video many times, even watched while I was doing mine and it never worked. I did everything the same as you did. I used a aerolsol hairspray. I also tried with heat gun.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It can be tricky. I find best results with a extra hold spray

[@Christie-gp2cy]

Amazing job on this wood. I have watched many crafting videos, but never one like yours. Great job!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed ❤️

[@georginaledlie7444]

Wow, that is beautiful. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it!

[@dianamitchell7479]

Wow I love this technique!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@sarahcielo8076]

Amazing I’m trying this tonight! Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You’re welcome! I hope it turns out great.

[@brendabryant6347]

I tried this with school glue once, but I think the hairspray does a better job. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely be trying this idea.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Bothe work good but hairspray I think makes more of a small crackle look. Thanks for watching Brenda

[@brendabryant6347]

@@OurUpcycledLife thank you for sharing.

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Great job.. A wire brush is good too.. Hairspray works great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@haynerbass]

This would make great looking furniture.

[@pamshuff4582]

Will have to try this technique. Looks very & authentic like old wood

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it sure does!! Thanks for watching Pam

[@jakeerik2168]

Wow. I was wondering what all those colors like the black, yellow and terracotta were going to do. After seeing the crackle effect and fading effect, I see it was to make it look like old wood exposed from the paint. What a great technique 👌

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes love this technique

[@robertdress9112]

Bringing it he 80s back!

[@jjohnson8977]

razor blade towards thumb love it

[@judytoomey8367]

Kids, don't try this at home!

[@savedfaves]

This may be the video I was looking for. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Katrn30]

I love this!

[@franstoeckel1615]

Hi Deirdre, I am trying this right now with Spring colors on a smaller piece of wood. Just applied my 2nd color. Drying now. Going to try one more color. Cant wait for the results. 😁❤😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Let me know how you make out!! Thanks for watching Fran

[@louannvassallo3649]

Wow In the last few days I have watched a few videos about crackle. This is amazing to use hairspray. Thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it works great!

[@Talletc]

I had no idea you could use hair spray! Thanks for the ideas

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@r.c.miller6161]

Great video. Never used hairspray for crackle medium. This is genius.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works fabulous!

[@mistie8908]

Thank you for sharing. From Canada

[@benniececiliamattox7426]

I did like the way this turned out and can’t wait to see what you have for is next time!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!!

[@ronnidmiller]

I followed the instructions exactly, black base coat let dry, accent coats let dry, hairspray let dry, acrylic house paint top coat, let dry - no cracks at all.... guess I will have to try again with craft store paint ONLY. Not giving up, but not there yet. Thanks for the info.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Make sure you put a good thick coat of hairspray on it. Keep trying!!

[@ronnidmiller]

@@OurUpcycledLife I sprayed it really thick. It didn't crackle at all. I will keep experimenting...thanks...

[@tylersblue]

Paint over the hairspray wet. It cracks the paint from while drying. If it cured, it with just act like an adhesion promoter.

[@aaronfroland3]

@@tylersblue Have you applied the acrylic paint over the wet hairspray creating the crackle effect? I’m just asking since I have yet to try this.

[@paulahaddad5114]

Thanks for sharing this technique 😊😊 Lots easier than using glue and think it looks more authentic.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Thank you for the instructional video. I do have some pieces of wood to devote to this method and I think this would be fun to do.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Go for it! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@Chardonbois]

Brilliant distressing technique. Thanks for sharing with us lesser mortals!😉

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billygoatracer]

Looks cool, and to make the wood look old I use a piece of chain to whip it with and the Cain will but small dents and it looks cool, bicycle lock would work also, another thing is to place your wood on the driveway with some bolts or anything under it and stand on it which will make some dents or stuffs in it ✌️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tips!! Thanks Billy

[@purplesummermoonextract7574]

Old keys tossed on the wood works really well too.

[@bevwilkinson2853]

Perfect timing to see this video as I want rustic wood for some Spring projects. :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Perfect! Glad to inspire! Thanks for watching Bev

[@marlacainraisingcain]

I'm kind of speechless!! Can't wait to try this on about 50 projects!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right!!!! So much fun . Thanks for watching Marla

[@tamiz8895]

Wow that’s really cool, I love the effect

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too

[@debigreek9627]

Wow!!! What an amazing technique. Thank you so much for sharing, you are so much fun to watch!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Debi

[@charleanastasia5557]

Great project. Great make do when you don't have crackle paint.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Definitely!

[@sandieyule1644]

Wow what a great turnout!!!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Sandie! Appreciate your support here on my channel xo

[@annetamel7615]

Luv it! You are the absolute best artist KZbinr for teaching faux finishes. Thank you 🌹

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Awww! Thanks so much, appreciate it! Definitely a bit obsessed with rustic looking wood. Thanks for watching Anne

[@Usdukes]

Wow! What a fun technique!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Love it

[@sandylavigne7200]

This looks so authentic! I know how much people with shops will charge for a finished product like this. You always come up with really cool ideas for antique finishes, I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching Sandy

[@jan-olofharnvall8760]

Also, John Pinette was really really grate in Hairspray on Broadway 🥰

[@catherinecooper2360]

What a great idea! I've got some "crackl" paint which doesn't work as well as your hair spray. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@crosezrose]

That's fabulous!! I never saw this technique before so I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@magentaangel5531]

Fantastic hack which I'm definitely going to do. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hope you enjoy!

[@palavadiy]

Very nice, it helped. Thank You for sharing this video.

[@robcarr1899]

Thanks for the great ideas. I can now expand my own ideas.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@kenmotley5316]

Pure genius!!! 🕊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

Very cool. Much easier than the glue technique. TY💛M for sharing. You really are a genius

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching

[@MrBobWareham]

Now we know how good hairspray is for your hair

[@kandicezaffarano6361]

I've never seen this technique. Tfs.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome

[@christinetremblay2353]

Can wait to try this, great technique! thank you for sharing & have a great day !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@karenhennessey-smithers2188]

Love all the projects you do . Learning a lot from you ! Thank you !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome Karen!

[@81brodock]

Wow That is cool! Can’t wait to try it myself.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun!

[@merryaijlman7833]

What an awesome and inexpensive technique. It looks amazing without buying crackle medium. Thanks for sharing. 🤗🤗🤗

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great! Thanks for watching

[@janetwebb2701]

Terrific!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@sandrasheets9185]

That technique looks amazing definitely going to try this...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Sandra!! It works great

[@mindyloper4454]

Lovvvvve how it turned out!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️😘😘😁😁😁😁

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks Mindy!! I love this technique

[@Sables123]

I always enjoy watching your videos. You have the best ideas!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Sissy!

[@desireer6915]

This turned out awesome! Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@susangarner3906]

I used to do crackle painting a long time ago .Back then I used high gloss then crackle medium or glue and after the layers dried I put a think layer of flat paint .You way us so much easier..

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Susan

[@andikennedy8874]

I love trying all your techniques. I love your channel. Warm hugs from Arizona.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you are enjoying Andi!!

[@barbarasalley6486]

You have so many talents. Love your channel

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@sherrybradshaw5099]

Brilliant! I love your things.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Sherry. This method works great!

[@kabeerahmed7132]

hunnnnnnnnnnnn its really amazing way to create art piece - Thumbs-Up for you 👍

[@terriannmuller794]

This is amazing!! exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheAwakeningangel]

Love this effect but will the crackled paint fall away?? can you put some kind of sealer over it, ? xxxx Dede xx

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I seal it up with poly acrylic sealer! Thanks for watching

[@thetruthbetold961]

Fantastic method of making wood look vintage. I wonder, however, if dishonest sellers use this method to make their new products look old? Anyway, I'm going to try this on a wood jewelry box. Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m sure it happens but it’s fun to create! ❤️

[@franstoeckel2403]

Wow! Awesome and easy! Thank you Deidre. ❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching Fran

[@vickiemoore8181]

What a cool technique! Love the sign!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Vickie

[@gracegrasso9376]

I am going to try your project.Just love it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@debbiekirby43]

I loved it I tried it on tin!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed it if you can get it to work it’s a fantastic method sometimes I can be a bit tricky

[@elbowgreasepaint7029]

Definitely going to try

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@debbiemarkgraf6901]

Brilliant!!! I LOVE THIS ! TFS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Debbie

[@NinaBug36]

Love this technique. Thank you for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching Nina

[@janettedodd8141]

Haven't tried it, but going to. Thanks for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Janette