- 1). Work on the pine table outside or in a garage where sawdust will not harm surrounding furniture and carpet.
- 2). Sand the pine table with a palm sander until it has a smooth finish and any prior stain or varnish is removed. Wipe away the excess sawdust with a clean tack cloth.
- 3). Hit the table in random areas with a sock filled with nuts and bolts. The dents will simulate years of wear and tear on the pine table.
- 4). Drill small holes in groups of four or five in random areas of the table with a portable drill fitted with a 1/16 inch drill bit. The holes will simulate wormwood holes, adding character and age. Wipe away dust with a tack cloth.
- 5). Apply a coat of water-based stain to the table with a rag. Rub the dents and holes with the stain to make those areas appear darker. Let the first coat of stain dry according to the manufacturer's instructions. Apply a second coat of stain if you desire.
- 6). Rub sandpaper along the edges and legs of the table until you expose the wood grain. Wipe away the sawdust.
- 7). Apply a coat of paste wax, darker than your stain color, to the entire table with a rag. The wax will give the table an aged and slightly dingy look.
- 8). Seal the table with a coat of polyurethane or varnish.
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