How to Make a Poster Board Look Old

Sometimes you will have to do lots of things for school projects, including making a paper look like it was from the 18th century! When creating a project that has an ancient theme, you could use the idea of making a poster board look like it was actually from ancient times. You do not have to go around to find an old poster board; instead, you can turn the new poster board looks old. We are here to tell you how to make a poster board look old.

DIY: How to Make a Poster Board Look Old

Making a paper or poster look good doesn’t have to be complicated. You can use items you have around the house to make it look great. If you have the poster board already, then you’re almost done!

How to Make a Poster Board Look Old

 

Summary: If you want to make a poster board look like it has been around for years, all you need is some old-fashioned supplies. You can use a piece of poster board, some brown paper, and a few staples to create a rustic effect. Just be sure to choose your supplies wisely, as overuse of these elements can lead to a poster board that looks old and battered.

Materials You Need

  • A new poster boards 
  • Coffee brew
  • Coffee grains
  • Lighter
  • A tub or large bowl
  • Hairdryer
  • Paper towel

 

Steps to Follow

Step 1

As we have said, you will have all the materials at home. If you do not, for example, if you have run out of coffee, grab them from the local store as soon as possible. Prepare the items.

Step 2

Take the paper board and start crinkling it as much as you can. The wrinklier the paper will be, the older it will look. Also, it will help the paper to absorb coffee brew well.

Step 3

Get a tub or bowl as big as the paper board and fill it with a coffee brew. Take the wrinkly paper board and set it in the tub of coffee brew. You must keep the paper board on the coffee brew for five minutes to an hour. You have to ensure that the paper has soaked up as much coffee brew as possible.

Use a Poster Board

 

Step 3

Get a tub or bowl as big as the paper board and fill it with a coffee brew. Take the wrinkly paper board and set it in the tub of coffee brew. You must keep the paper board on the coffee brew for five minutes to an hour. You have to ensure that the paper has soaked up as much coffee brew as possible.

Step 4

Take out the paper board slowly. As it is soaked in water, you must be careful not to rip it. Put the wet paper board on a paper towel. The paper towel will absorb the unnecessary water from the paper. Let the paper board dry completely. You can use a hair dryer for this process. The hairdryer will help the wet paper to get dry as well as stain the paper better with the coffee.

Use a Hair Dryer

Step 5

After the paper is dryer completely, take some coffee grain, and sprinkle it on the paper board. Start rubbing the grains on the paper board until it has a good stain. After that, take the lighter and burn the edges of the paper board carefully. And you are done with how to make a poster board look old.

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Final Thoughts

That was all for how to make a poster board look old. We hope you have enjoyed our DIY tutorial and be very helpful with the tips and tricks we have shown you to make your best old-looking paper board.

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Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth is a creative writer and digital editor based in the United States. She has a passion for the arts and crafts, which she developed from a young age. Elizabeth has always loved experimenting with new mediums and sharing her work with others. When she started blogging, she knew that DIYquickly would be the perfect platform to share her tutorials and tips. She's been writing for the blog from the beginning, and her readers love her helpful advice and easy-to-follow instructions. When she's not writing or editing, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

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