Aging Metal

A few weeks ago I ordered some brass darkening solution

for my shiny brass door knobs.

It didn't work on my door handles because they were sealed with lacquer.

So I tried it on these new metal buckets I purchased at Target for $2.50 each.

I applied the watery solution to the metal with a sponge brush.

It only took a few minutes to turn darker.

See the difference?

I looked for this stuff at the hardware store but ended up ordering it on Amazon.

I filled the bucket with brown string lights and pine cones.

I'm getting ready to decorate my porch....(so sick of pumpkins about now).

In time, I know the weather would do this to my shiny buckets but...

since I want quick results - this brass darkening solution worked much better.

Linking to these parties:
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday