Using Lemon Juice to distress paper

[cath_evans]

Hi,
I saw this in a magazine a while ago and thought I would give it a go.The photos show the things I made but the list is endless.
The instructions can be viewed on my blog.
But basically what you do is use lemon juice on paper heat it and it produces an aged look. Great fun!!

[DanityDoll]

wow that looks great :)

[Eileen C]

That would look really good on cream paper or cardstock.

Off to find the Jif .......

[Wingus]

Looks great! Looks a little like tea staining. I'll give it a try!

[Mole]

Reminds me of when I used to smear torn-edged paper with marg and then hold it over a candle flame. Makes a great effect but not sure how good an idea grease is for scrapbooking!

Made cool treasure maps, tho .....ah, those were the days!

[TracyG_04]

mmm, tried to make atreasure map the other day for DDs project, it didnt turn out too well, you have just jogged my memory about the marg! Love the lemon juice effect!

[grannyscrap]

That looks great but don't forget Lemon is acidic, keep it well away from your precious photos

[sweetpea555]

This looks great thanks for the technique.... may have to have a go at this!!!

Leona x

[suzysuzy1]

ooh what a great effect thanks for sharing

[whytefire]

Very interesting information here... Thank you!