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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Distressing Techniques to Mimic Driftwood Question
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From the original questioner: I can see bleach, potassium dichromate, wax, shellac and boiled linseed oil. But Orange Crush and Pepsi? From contributor S: One other thing that you see on driftwood is uneven wear between harder wood (growth rings) and softer wood. This gives a ridged appearance to the wood, most easily simulated by light sandblasting. From the original questioner: Thanks for the great info. But as I do not have the facilities to use such harsh chemicals, can I get away with pressure washing and sand blasting, then just some bleach to lighten it up? And the Orange Crush and Pepsi trick… From contributor M: If you're trying to pull off an authentic distression, you must think outside the box and use methods and products you would not normally associate with woodworking. Driftwood is very grey, so how about putting some grey glaze right on the bare wood? Try to find a way to simulate all the little surface checks that driftwood has, maybe with a v-groove chisel, or skimming some parts against your bandsaw blade. Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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