How to Make Your Own Rust Solution

One of my signature looks is creating paintings that look aged, weathered by the elements, and  "distressed". Introducing one of these works into a modern interior - ripe with polished concrete and stainless steel, fills me with excitement. I delight in the juxtaposition. 

One of the ways to achieve this effect is make your own rust solution. The color of the rust solution is similar to the reddish-brown color Sepia.

​Make your own rust solutions using this simple recipe:

RUST SOLUTION RECIPE

​Ingredients 

• 1 C Hydrogen Peroxide
• 2 Tbsp White Vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Steel Wool​

Directions

In a glass jar, ​mix all ingredients together
Insert steel wool
​Chemical reaction will occur immediately
​Careful! The jar gets hot to the touch