Lorinda Maritz
Allow 3 tea bags to soak in 2 cups of warm water for about an hour.
Take one of the tea bags out and rub it over the surface of the paper randomly to saturate it with a deep shade of brown. It's okay if the tea bag breaks. Toss it out once you've used up all the liquid inside.
Repeat step 2 with the remaining tea bags until you achieve the desired effect.
B...lot up any excess moisture with paper towels.
Place a paper towel on either side of the sheet of paper.
Place the paper on a flat surface and stack heavy books on top. This will prevent the paper from warping as it dries.
Leave for about 12 hours.
Tips & Warnings
• Once you've tea stained the paper, try brushing on a sheer coat of metallic bronze acrylic paint. You could also add to the effect using coffee grounds or walnut ink.
• Rip off the edges of the paper unevenly for even more of an aged look.
Take one of the tea bags out and rub it over the surface of the paper randomly to saturate it with a deep shade of brown. It's okay if the tea bag breaks. Toss it out once you've used up all the liquid inside.
Repeat step 2 with the remaining tea bags until you achieve the desired effect.
B...lot up any excess moisture with paper towels.
Place a paper towel on either side of the sheet of paper.
Place the paper on a flat surface and stack heavy books on top. This will prevent the paper from warping as it dries.
Leave for about 12 hours.
Tips & Warnings
• Once you've tea stained the paper, try brushing on a sheer coat of metallic bronze acrylic paint. You could also add to the effect using coffee grounds or walnut ink.
• Rip off the edges of the paper unevenly for even more of an aged look.
