9 Best Of How To Make A Canvas Look Distressed HD Image Size. Let it dry once finished at least 2 to 3 hours overnight is best. Preparing the canvas I used matte medium to decoupage thin sheets of newsprint I like to recycle old phone book.
Mar 27 2013 - Distressing a canvas painting gives the art a passed-down-through-the-ages aesthetic. Rub a paper towel over the brush strokes to make the picture appear distressed. It dries darker so do a coat let it dry and do another if you want more aging.
Let it dry once finished at least 2 to 3 hours overnight is best.
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