7 Best Of How To Make A Distressed Canvas Sign HD Image Size. You can dip spray or blot depending on the effect you want. Keep rubbing until there are no visible harsh lines on the canvas.
When I distress a project I like to paint in two steps. Preparing the canvas I used matte medium to decoupage thin sheets of newsprint I like to recycle old phone book. If you used watercolor paint you will have to seal it before you do anything to it.
Finally take a clean dry cloth and wipe down the entire sign to get rid of any remaining sawdust from sanding.
Use clean wet fabric when staining. Then I took it to Fed ExKinkos and. This will give the canvas an aged and distressed look. Rub the canvas with a damp cloth where the color meets white.